Bishop Paiute Tribal Council Sign Unprecedented Agreement with California Department of Fish and Wildlife

Left to right: Allen Summers Sr., (Chairman); Stafford Lehr (Deputy Director of Department of Fish and Wildlife Division)

Bishop, CA. January 21, 2020: The Bishop Paiute Tribal Council signed a historic Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW). This MOA reflects the understanding that the Bishop Paiute Tribe and CDFW exercise their own unique authorities to protect wildlife resources. CDFW recog- nized that this government-to-government agreement is a productive and efficient way to honor the Tribe’s effort to preserve its culture and well-being through the Tribe’s tradition of hunting mule deer (genus Odocoileus). Mutually respectful discussion and negotiations by both entities has determined the final outcome of this MOA. Chairman Allen Summers proudly stated, “This is one of the biggest achievements the Tribe has ever accomplished. CDFW is one of the first state agencies to acknowledge the Tribe’s testimony of why this MOA is crucial for the health of our Tribal community. The purpose of this agreement will ensure that the Tribe’s cultural values will be sustained for future generations.” The MOA identifies the process for the Tribe to take up to 16 deer per year for cultural education purposes; twelve of these deer are designated for individual take and four can be harvested outside of the typical hunt season to further cultural education (CE). CE harvests will be preserved and utilized at culturally significant events. Most takes will be collected during the regular hunt season in areas: D7, D8, X9a, X9b, X9c, X10, and X12. In addition, the Tribe has established internal policies to comply with the MOA’s provisions. The Tribe’s Mule Deer Hunting Policy and Procedure will outline the steps and components required to participate in the program as determined by this MOA. Tribal leadership anticipates the rollout of this hunting policy by Summer 2020. Compli- ance is essential for the sustainability and preservation of our culture. Further information will be provided to the Tribal Community in the near future.

For more information please call the Bishop Paiute Tribe at (760) 873-3584 or visit our website at www.bishoppaiutetribe.com 1

As of January 3, 2020 approximately 400 yards of concrete completed the first phase of the casino expansion project. It is now ready to accept the main frame steel structure scheduled for the first week of February 2020. To date $2,777,835.68 has been expended with regard to labor and material costs. The casino expansion project still maintains its completion of September 2020. The aerial view shows the Casino Expansion construction project to date.

January 24, 2020 The West Line Street Project is off to an excellent start. Tribal member -owned, Kendall Engineering Inc., has finished the majority of the infrastructure work. Vega Concrete, also tribal member-owned, will complete the buildings’ slab early February. CDD Force Account crew is gearing up for the build, starting in February. L.A. Perks, from Reno, NV, is preparing to install the fueling system underground then later will install tanks, fueling dispensers and canopy. It is great to see all our nüümu getting this project done!

Proposed 2020 Tribal Distribution Deduction Last Day to Register Dates Payment Deadline to avoid deductions Priority to Vote

Q1 V. Dist. 2/19/2020 2/10/2020 CDD 1/21/2020 April Per Cap 4/15/2020 4/6/2020 BITC

Q2 V. Dist. 5/20/2020 5/11/2020 CDD 4/22/2020

Q3 V. Dist. 8/19/2020 8/10/2020 BITC 7/20/2020

Q4 V. Dist. 11/18/2020 11/9/2020 CDD 10/19/2020 Dec Per Cap 12/10/2020 12/4/2020 BITC 2

Bishop Paiute Tribal Enrollment Department

TERESA MARTINEZ, ENROLLMENT OFFICER 760-873-3584 ext. 1500 email: [email protected]

February 2020 ENROLLMENT COUNT: Adults: 1567 Children: 582 Total Members: 2149

ENROLLMENT REMAINS OPEN AND APPLICATIONS ARE AVAILABLE AT THE RECEPTION DESK.

MINOR TRUST: If you are now eligible to apply for distribution of your Minor Trust please stop by the Tribal Office and complete the Minor Trust Distribution Request Form. We will need a colored copy of your Diploma or GED, Social Se- curity Card and I.D. We can also get you your adult Tribal Enrollment Card. Eligibility: 18 years old and have graduated with a Diploma or GED, or you are now 21 years of age.

VOTER’S DISTRIBUTION: Voter’s Distribution Checks are scheduled for distribution this month, please make sure to update your address and contact information. If you have questions, please contact the Enrollment Department.

ADDRESS CHANGES: Please give us a call if you need to make changes to your current address so that we can keep your tribal member information up to date. Also, you can access all Forms on the Tribal Website at www.bishoppaiutetribe.com under the Enrollment Department.

ENROLLMENT COMMITTEE MEETINGS: The Enrollment Committee will be meeting on Tuesday, February 4, 2020 and Tuesday, February 18, 2020 at 5:30pm in the Tribal Council Chambers. The Enrollment Committee members include: Crystal Andreas, Clarissa Mashburn, Rhonda Schultz, Stacey Dewey and one (1) vacant position. If you are interested in being on the Enrollment Com- mittee, please submit a letter of intent to the Tribal Office.

REMINDER: In order to receive a SALES TAX and/or DMV EXEMPTION for Vehicle Registration you MUST be CURRENT on ALL accounts with the Bishop Paiute Tribe, CDD Housing, Water & Sewer, BPDC- Storage and Work Orders. If you are NOT current, you will not receive a Sales Tax and/ or DMV Exemption for Vehicle Registration. It is your responsibility to bring any delinquent accounts current.

PLEASE ALLOW UP TO 1 BUSINESS DAY FOR PROCESSING

Lori A. Simpson, Psy.D.

Dr. Simpson is the daughter of Paul and Marilyn Simpson of Big Pine, CA. Dr. Simpson received her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (Psy.D.) in 2008 from Alliant University, San Francisco and her M.A. from California School of Professional Psychology in 2002. Dr. Simpson interned at California Pacific Medical Center, SF, the Native American Health Center in Oakland, New Leaf Treatment Cen- ter in Lafayette, CA, and Butte County Behavioral Health. Dr. Simpson’s post doctoral fellowship was completed at New Leaf Treatment Center, a nationally known Addiction Medicine clinic partici- pating in National Institutes of Health research.

Dr. Simpson began working with Toiyabe Family Services in 2011 where she provides trauma in- formed clinical services to children, adults, and families and is a provider of EMDR therapy.

Dr. Simpson resides in Big Pine with her family; sister Staci Simpson and niece Jasmine Spratt.

Dr. Simpson is now working with the Bishop Paiute Tribe as the Social Services Director.

Hi, my name is Tammy Andrade, I am of the Walker River Paiute Tribe and Lee Vining descent. I am the new ICWA Specialist here at the Bishop Tribe. I have worked with Na- tive families for the past 20 years in numerous positions. I enjoy working with our native community and excited to be working with the Bishop Tribe’s Social Services Program. Hi, my name is Nancy Martinez. I am the new Peer Crisis Counselor at RAVE. I’ve been a resident of Inyo County for over 30 years and graduated Bishop Union High School in 2002. Since graduating I have worked at In- yo County Superintendent of School, Child Development Division as their Bilingual Enrollment Specialist for nearly 10 years. In 2014 I joined Wild Iris Family Counseling and Crisis Center. During my employment at Wild Iris, I provided direct client services to those effected by domestic violence, sexual assault and child abuse. My most recent position, as a Health and Human Services Specialist IV, gave me the opportunity to gain knowledge about our court system and building relationships with our community partners. I’m grateful to have a supportive husband and children that support me in doing what I’m passionate about. I feel honored to here and to help empower our community members. Hi, I’m Lucinda Kane. I am a member of the Bishop Paiute Tribe and the daughter of Delvin and Phyllis Kane. I was born and raised in this beautiful area. I have been a pre- school teacher for over 20+ years in the Owens Valley, working with children and families. I’m excited to be working in the Social Service Department as the Receptionist/ Clerk, supporting the staff and clients.

The Bishop Paiute Tribe Water Quality Control Program Welcomes Phoebe Nicholls, Our new Water Quality Specialist to the Team!

Manahuu, my name is Phoebe Nicholls and I was born and raised in New Jersey. I graduated from Susquehanna University in 2013 with a BS in Earth and Environmental Science, during which time I became very interested in water issues and water quality. I then attended New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology, where I earned my Master of Science in Hydrology degree. After graduating, I had an amazing opportunity to co-manage a Geochemistry laboratory in Norway, where we studied mine waste and tailings and how they affect water quality. I then travelled Europe for a year and a half, before settling in the Owens Valley last November. I worked at Fort Independence as the Water Quality Manager for one year before accepting a position as the Water Qual- ity Specialist at Bishop Paiute Tribe. I am very excited to be working for the Tribe’s Water Quality Control Program! If you have any questions or would like to share your knowledge, please call Phoebe at 760-784-4334 Support for the Water Quality Specialist position is provided by US EPA Clean Water Act funds.

Manahüü,

I would like to take a moment to introduce myself, my name is Annette Apalatea, and I recently took on the role of (temporary) Tribal Court Ad- ministrator/Clerk for the Bishop Paiute Tribal Court. I am a Bishop Paiute Tribal Member and the daughter of Dale and Berdina Renfro and the late Herbert Apalatea Jr.

Some may remember me as I was employed with the Tribe in their Social Services Depart- ment in the past. For the last few years, I have worked as the Court Appointed Special Advo- cate (CASA) Program Coordinator and then CASA Program Manager, servicing Inyo and Mono Counties as a sworn officer of the Court. In previous, I was employed with the Superior Court of California, County of Inyo as a Deputy Court Clerk. I was given the opportunity to attend the Administrative Office of the Court (AOC), Center for Judicial Education and Research (CJER), Court Clerk Training Institute (CCTI) in Burbank and Sacramento, CA and Jury Educa- tion & Management (JEM) in Santa Barbara, CA. I worked for a small trial court and gained experience in all aspects of the court. I clerked for the honorable Brian J. Lamb for two years and was reassigned to clerk for the Presiding Judge Dean T. Stout for approximately five and a half years. While in my employ, I not only was a courtroom and legal process clerk, I handled special assignments and served as a court staff trainer and spe- cialized in many areas of the civil division. I handled criminal felony sentencings, appeals and Jury services. As one of my special assignments, I was assigned to assist the Bishop Tribal Court in their early stages.

I would like to thank the Bishop Paiute Tribe for this wonderful opportunity -and I look forward to working for the tribe as well as the community.

Bishop Indian Sport Club is looking for volunteers to help with the clock, book, and clean-up. Please contact Jo Barlow if interested at 760-920-2035.

Kanyon Martinez receives recognition and completion of

SOLARCORP CERTIFICATE from GRID Alternatives HQ

Below is an excerpt from an article featuring tribal member Kanyon Martinez that recently completed a 12 month project paid apprenticeship project coordinated by Bishop Tribe EMO and TERO and funded by Department of En- ergy and TERO dept. The project had three phases, the first with eight tribal members installing solar PV on tribal homes the second with 3 members doing a 3 month paid internship in Riverside (Ed Piper and Sara Voss). Kanyon was selected for the final one year paid fellowship and has been working for the last year in Riverside. The article below highlights his achievements. (Environmental Management Office)

Kanyon Martinez, a member of the Bishop Paiute Martinez was glad for the chance to gain some work experi- Tribe, was about to graduate from Bishop Union High ence, but now that opportunity has grown into much more. School in Bishop, California, last year when he heard First, he participated in Solar Futures, Grid Alternatives’ about an internship possibility with Grid Alternatives five-hour educational program, which teaches K-12 and — a nonprofit organization that brings solar installa- community college students about the solar industry and tions to low-income communities, including tribes. gives them some basic skills related to installation. Then, he was chosen for a three-month internship, which eventually led to a one-year fellowship funded by a U.S. De- partment of Energy grant to the tribe and Grid Alternatives. Kanyon Martinez “I didn’t know much about Grid or solar whatsoever,” says working on an in- Martinez, who now works part-time for Grid Alternatives’ stallation in Desert office in Riverside. And in August, he had the chance to Hot Springs, Cali- complete an installation on the Bishop Paiute Reservation. fornia. | “It’s awesome to be able to give solar back to where I grew Credit: Linda Ja- up.” cobson/Education Educational outcomes among American Indian and Alaska Dive native students trail those of their peers in other demo- graphic groups on a number of indicators. Over the past 15 to 20 years, native students’ scores in reading and math on the National Assessment of Educational Progress have re- mained stagnant or dropped as those indicators improved among black and Hispanic Students.

About 72.4% of native students graduate from high school, compared to 77.8% of black students and 80% of Hispanic students, according to the Building a Grad Nation report. And a recent study in California shows suspension and ex- pulsion rates among Native American students are higher than the state average. Supporting STEM education through solar By partnering with tribal communities and schools serving native students to deliver the Solar Futures program, Grid Alternatives is supporting learning in science, technology, engineering and math. They are also introducing students who face significant barriers to opportunities in a growing industry. Many native students see a direct connection between solar and living conditions on the reservation, says Tim Will- ink, the director of tribal programs for Grid Alternatives. Forty-five students from native schools have participated in the Grid Alternatives program. (That number doesn't include native students who have participated but who attend non-native serving schools.) Some “have relatives who don’t have access to electricity,” he says, adding that they begin to pay closer attention to math lessons when they see how it applies to preparing for an installation. “They get to turn the wrench and pull the tapes measures and work with us on the panels.” The program also covers career pathways in the industry — not just for installers, but also in design and sales, for example. Willink also ties the skills learned in the program to future college plans. “Maybe they’re going into engineering, but a lot of folks I’ve met don’t know what kind of engineer they want to be.” Since 2017, Grid Alternatives has worked with five tribes to bring its Solar Futures program to schools serving native students. One of the tribal program’s strongest partnerships is with Navajo Preparatory Academy, a private school in Farming- ton, New Mexico, sanctioned by the Navajo Nation. “The instructor is really into it, sees the value and gets his students really fired up,” Willink says. “This is their community. They have a chance to give back.” Low rates of college enrollment among Native American students is the primary reason why Sherman Indian High School — a federal Bureau of Indian Education off-reservation boarding school in Riverside, California — is finalizing plans to offer the Solar Futures program. Continued on page 11. 10

The addition of the program is part of the growth of career and technical education programs at the school, supported with a grant from the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians. “Some of the big potential work on a reservation is construction, and solar, which is getting popular everywhere,” says Brian Hayden, a career pathways instructor at the school. There is also a growing gap in the construction workforce between those retiring and “new guys coming in who can’t read a tape measure,” he says, adding that the grant from San Manuel emphasizes internships so students can “see what it’s like to work in the real world.”

SOLARCORP CERTIFICATE In December 2019 Kanyon accomplished and received his signed certificate from GRID Alternatives Chief Executive Office, Erica Mackie for completion of the GRID Alternatives SolarCorp Fellowship. The GRID office presented the certificate to Kanyon during an office All-Staff meeting. We all signed a card and had a nice cake, thanking him for his time at GRID IE. (GRID ALTERNATIVES STAFF, INLAND EM- PIRE OFFICE)

The Bishop Tribe EMO and TERO departments of the Bishop Tribe join with GRID to congratulate Kanyon in completion of his apprenticeship. If you are a solar employer reading this – give him a job!! �

Public Works Utilities Final Reminder of Required Temporary Use Permit (TUP) Annual Renewal for Water and Sewer Service for 2020 THIS PUBLICATION SERVES AS NOTICE OF SHUT OFF FOR LACK OF A 2020 TEMPORARY USE PERMIT SUBMITTAL FOR RENTAL PROPERTIES

The Water and Sewer Policy requires that all connections have a valid TUP for service to each unit. Each TUP must be renewed each calendar year to remain valid for rentals and units occupied by someone other than the assignment holder. The TUP provides important information regarding the land use, current billing information, and provides for review of rental homes in ac- cordance with the Tribal Rental Minimal Housing Standards Ordinance 2012-2. The information assists the Public Works De- partment with obtaining grants and in planning for growth on the Reservation to insure there is an adequate and safe domestic water supply and wastewater capacity with our agreement for wastewater treatment with Eastern Sierra Service District.

We are encouraging customers to pick up TUP forms at the Tribal Administration Office located at 52 Tu Su Lane. We are ask- ing that all customers who have a rental or occupant that is not the Assignment holder submit a TUP as soon as possible so we have updated information for long range planning and infrastructure capacity needs and in obtaining grants. Completed TUP’s should be turned in by January 31, 2020 with the required $5.00 fee to the Tribal Fiscal Department at 52 Tu Su Lane. Permits will remain valid until December 31, 2020 unless occupancy changes. It is the responsibility of the assignment holder to submit a new TUP and report any changes within ten business days.

If we have not received a TUP for your rental property (s). This publication is to notify you that all the water and sewer services to your water connections will be subject to SHUTOFF if the required TUP has not been received by the Tribal fiscal office by FEBURARY 1, 2020. No further notices may be given. Where separate shutoff is not provided on the assignment all units may be shut off. Council has directed that all rentals must have annual Temporary Use Permits (TUP) submitted for rental properties per the Water and Sewer Policy. It is the Assign- ment Holders responsibility to submit all required TUP’s.

If the Tribal Fiscal Office has not received a 2020 TUP for the rental unit (s) on your assignment, water and sewer service will be disconnected and additional fees assessed. Services will not be restored until all fees are paid in full. TUP’s should have been turned into Fiscal at 52 Tu Su Lane with $5.00 Fee. If you have any questions regarding this matter you may contact Public Works at 760-873-6638 or the Fiscal Department at 760-873-3577.

Greetings from the Bishop Paiute Gas Station With the Holidays behind us we are ready for the New Year. Hope everyone had a fantas- tic Holiday. Everyday is a new day at the Gas Station. We are always happy to see famil- iar faces along with the new ones. As most of you know we were voted “Best of the Best in Inyo County” this past year and our goal is to keep it going and with your help we can. With the best gas prices and a good staff, I see no reason that cannot happen. We have just a few minor projects to do this year but nothing as extensive as putting in new pumps as we did last year. We have new Tribal Gas Cards that have been issued so please come by and pick it up. If your card is not there or you need a replacement, then bring in your drivers license and Tribal ID and a new one will be made for you. If there is anything we can do to help you, please feel free to stop in and ask. We will do our best to see that it can happen. As always, we appreciate your business. Rhonda Willis, Manager

What is the Bishop Tribal Youth Council?

The Bishop Tribal Youth Council started meeting in 2010 and was founded by Mr. Kristopher Hohag. The current advisor is Carrie Brown, Youth Activities Specialist at the Bishop Indian Education Center. The current mentor is Leticia Gonzales, Youth Prevention Worker at Toiyabe, Family Services. BTYC has always loved being involved with everything UNITY. We look forward to another great year!

Officers President: KAYTLYNN JOHNSTON The principal officer of the group who supervises and controls the affairs of the group. Vice President: JEZZE DEWEY Performs the duties of the President when absent. Secretary: ASHLEY JOHNSTON Keeps Minutes of the membership meetings. Treasurer: ISAAC RENO Prepares a financial report at membership meetings and presents it at the officer meetings. Historian: ALYSSA FALCK Documents Youth Council activities within social media, photos and videos. General Members: Youth consisting of Native American Youth in middle school and high school.

What does our Youth Council do? As an affiliate of the UNITY Network, our youth council are expected to conduct activities in community service, cultural heritage, environment, and healthy lifestyles. For example, as a UNITY Network affiliated youth council we have: • volunteer in activities that will allow high school students to earn community service hours • participate in workshops on leadership • hold bi-monthly youth council meetings (every other Sunday, 4:00 p.m. at the BIEC) • attend youth conferences (UNITY Mid-year, Dream the Impossible, UNITY National) • help run youth games and activities for spring gathering • participate in California Indian days parade and youth games • participate in tribal earth day clean-up • sponsored alcohol and drug free color run • assisted in running the fall and winter gatherings by; serving the meal and event clean up 13

Meetings/Events are subject to cancellation and/or change

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Enrollment Mtg. TEPA Committee Meeting 3:30pm 5:30 pm EMO-B Tribal Chambers

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Payments Due to BTYC Elders Advisory Board Regular Tribal Avoid Per Capita Council Deductions 12:00pm Meeting Elders Building Meeting @ 5:30pm 4:00pm -Tribal Chambers- Ed. Center

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Tribal Office Enrollment Mtg. Cemetery Committee TIHP-Diabetic Closed 5:30 pm Meeting Clinic Tribal Chambers Tribal Chambers 8:00-11:00am 12 Noon

Land Assignment ROSS-Collaborators Meeting 6:00pm Meeting 9:00am Tribal Chambers THPO Committee Distribution Meeting 5:30pm Mailed TERO Conference

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BTYC Commodities Regular Tribal Meeting 7am-12 Noon Council Cultural Center Meeting @ 5:30pm 4:00pm -Tribal Chambers- Ed. Center

TERO Commission– One (1) Member TEPA Committee– Two (2) Members Tribal Court Committee— Five (5) Member Enrollment Committee– One (1) Member Parent Advisory Committee (PAC)— Two (2) Members *All Committees are paid Honorariums

• MUST BE A BISHOP PAIUTE TRIBAL MEMBER • MUST BE INTERESTED IN SERVING THE TRIBAL COMMUNITY • MUST SUBMIT A LETTER OF INTENT TO THE TRIBAL OFFICE

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CHAIRMAN VICE-CHAIRMAN Allen Summers, Sr. Tilford P. Denver

SECRETARY/TREASURER COUNCIL MEMBER Jeff Romero Earleen Williams

COUNCIL MEMBER Brian Poncho

TRIBAL ADMINISTRATOR CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER I Gloriana M. Bailey, MBA Sabrina Renteria, MPA

CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER II ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT TO Steven Orihuela TRIBAL COUNCIL Charlene Keller ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT ADMINISTRATIVE RECEPTIONIST Sydney Ariaz Falon Parra

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