Bishop Paiute Tribal Council Sign Unprecedented Agreement with California Department of Fish and Wildlife
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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 accom- plished. 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 de- termined 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 3 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 sup- port 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 fami- lies. I’m excited to be working in the Social Service Department as the Receptionist/ Clerk, supporting the staff and clients. 4 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.