California Tribal Chairmen Meet to Unite

The July 1, 2018

American Indian Tribal News * Ernie C. Salgado Jr., Publisher/Editor California Tribal Chairmen Meet To Unite

By Ernie C. Salgado Jr.

HISTORICAL moments are have contribut- indefinable manner to represent State. rectification. seldom recognized in the making. ed to making the interest of all the California However, with the passage of The BIA still exists and has in- However, on June 19, 2018 this reality.” Tribal Governments. Which is Public Law 93-638 in 1975 and herent congressional authority eighty of the one hundred and he added. “The commendable yet, they lacked implemented in 1976 which al- over the tribes which it is unable one California American Indian SCTCA with the political force of a truly col- low the Tribal Governments for to preform simple because it Tribal Chairmen held an histori- Denis Turner lective powers of the Tribal Gov- the first time in the history of the lacks the funding and the authori- Denis Turner cal one-day reunion in Sacramen- stepping up to ernments. American Indians to contract and ty to hire qualified people to get to for the single purpose of pledg- the plate to make the first meeting The California American Indian manage service provided by the the job done. ing their commitment to the for- a reality.” “And Northern Cali- Tribes have historically been sep- Bureau of Indian Affairs and In- The disastrous management situ- mation of the California Tribal fornia Trinidad Rancheria, arated into three regional groups dian Health Services. ation within the BIA gives new Chairmen’s Association. Chairman, Garth Sandburg and , by the Bureau of Indian Affairs The Bureau of Indian Affairs meaning to the “Peter Principal.” Kevin Day Tuolumne Rancheria The Southern California Tribal (BIA) as Southern, Central and strongly opposed the legislation However, as perilous as it seems Chairman in Chairmen’s Association, Inc. Northern. The separation of the because it threatened its very it is fixable. (SCTCA) helped sponsored the Central Cali- Tribal Government runs even existence. The June 19, 2018 meeting of the summit. Denis Turner, Executive fornia have deeper as the BIA effectively The BIA and the tribes both California Tribal Chairmen re- Director said. “It’s time for the worked tire- pitted one tribe against the other failed to understand the need for sulted in a unanimous referendum California Tribes to unite and lessly to make by favoring those tribes that sup- co-existence and instead of be- to move forward in forming the exercise their sovereign authori- this happen.” ported the BIA policies. “BIA coming allies they became adver- Tribal Chairmen’s Association ty.” It has been Indians” or “Hang around the Kevin Day saries. with the establishment of a nine- Bo Mazzetti, over 40-years Fort Indians” as we refer to The BIA within two years using member organizing council to Chairman of since the California Tribal Chair- them. ruthless tactics that would make develop the organizational docu- the Rincon men have come together in a Historical Background: During Saul Alinsky proud, was able to ments. Band of Lui- united front. the formidable years in the late bring about the demise of the The California Association of seno Indians Even with the establishment of 60’s and turbulent 70’s the Cali- California Tribal Chairmen’s Tribal Governments a non-profit has been the Indian Gaming have the States’ fornia Tribal Chairmen’s Associ- Association. And in kind the As- Tribal Organization has commit- driving force Tribal Chairmen come together ation, Inc., consisting of the ma- sociation was able to bring about ted to dissolve and transfer their Bo Mazzetti behind the as a collective political bargain- jority of the California Tribes and the failure of the BIA. assets to the California Tribal unification of the California Trib- ing power. became one of the strongest While neither the BIA nor the Chairmen’s Association as soon al Governments. Granted the Gaming Tribes American Indian organizations in tribes have totally recovered from as it obtains its non-profit status. “This is not a one-man show” joined forces to protect their in- the Country and dominated the this impasse the time is here for Mazzetti told AIR “A lot of people terest and in all fairness in an tribal political policies in the

Tribal Sovereignty Tribal Sovereignty is the U.S. The Supreme Court has repeatedly recog- Governments recognition of the power of nized tribal sovereignty in court decisions the Tribal governments to govern itself. for more than 160 years. In what is known as the "Marshall Trilogy," the Supreme Treaties between United States Government Court established the doctrinal basis for in- and the American Indian Tribes that granted terpreting federal Indian law and defining peace, alliances, trade, and land rights be- tribal sovereignty. Be Safe Don’t Drink tween the two Governments is the foundation for Tribal Sovereignty. Three bedrock principles resulted from the 19th Century court decisions that continue & Drive Tribal governments used treaties to confirm today to guide the Supreme Court in its in- and retain such rights as the sovereign right terpretation of the respective rights of the Better Yet Don’t Drink! of self-government, fishing and hunting federal government, the states, and the rights and jurisdictional rights over their tribes: lands. Treaties did not, as is commonly as- sumed, grant rights to Indians from the Unit- (1) by virtue of aboriginal political and terri- ed States. Tribes ceded certain rights to the torial status, Indian tribes possessed certain United States and reserved rights they never incidents of preexisting sovereignty; forfeited. (2) such sovereignty was subject to diminu- Tribal sovereignty preceded the develop- tion or elimination by the United States, by ment of the United States Constitution. “The not by the individual states; and framers of the Constitution specifically (3) the tribes’ limited inherent sovereignty recognized the sovereignty of Indian tribes and their corresponding dependency on the in Article I, section 8, clause 3 which iden- United States for protection imposed on the tified Congress as the governmental branch latter trust responsibility. authorized to regulate commerce with "foreign nations, among the several states, and with the American Indian tribes." By Ernie C, Salgado Jr.

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Dorothy Ramon Learning Center San Manuel Gathering Hall 127 N. San Gorgonio Ave * Banning CA Its a Dragonfly Lecture! Monday, July 16, 6:00 pm Please join us for a lecture from Falconer and author Rebecca O'Connor! James Ramos candidate for the 40th District State Assembly visits with Voter. She will talk about how hawks, eagles and fal- When elected he will be the first American Indian to serve in the State Congress. cons teach us to connect with our natural

world. Ernie C. Salgado Jr., Publisher/Editor Tribal Member, Soboba Band of Luiseno Indians She has worked for 25 years as a licensed fal- Email: [email protected]

coner! She may even bring a bird with her. Contributors

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“Alcatraz The Shot Heard Around The World!” In a recent interview on June 11, 2018 pied the Island were LaNada Means with Denis Turner a Rincon Band of Lui- War Jack, Richard Oakes, Joe Bill, seno Indians tribal member, “Alcatraz, It David Leach, John Whitefox, Ross seems like it was yesterday” he said, Harden, Jim Vaughn, Linda Arayan- marking the 47th anniversary ending the do, Bernell Blindman, Kay Many occupation of Alcatraz. Horse, John Virgil, John Martell, Fred But, it was almost 49-year ago at the ten- Shelton, and Rick Evening. Jerry der age of 21 that he joined 89 other young Hatch and Al Miller, both present at American Indians men, woman and six the initial landing but unable to leave children who called themselves Indians of the boat in the confusion after the All Tribes (IOAT) to board the Monte Coast Guard showed up, quickly Cristo, a three-masted yacht after Adam turned up in a private boat. Fortunate Eagle convinced the owner to The first landing party was joined cross the San Francisco bay launching later by many others in the following them into the annuals of American Indian days, including Joe Morris (a key history: The Occupation of Alcatraz. player later as a representative of the “The occupation began on November 20, Longshoreman's Union, which threatened on Indian Opportunity, arrived on the is- 1969 and was forcibly ended by the U.S. to close both ports if the Occupiers were Impact: The Occupation of Alcatraz land in 1970, just a week after Yvonne government on June 11, 1971 six days removed), and the man who would soon had a direct effect on federal Indian policy Oakes’ passing, Means took the lead in shy of my 23nd birthday” Turner told become "The Voice of Alcatraz," John and with its visible results, established a trying to negotiate the grant for the cultur- AIR. “But I had my 22nd birthday on Trudell. precedent for Indian activism. al center. Along with Means, Robertson Alcatraz” He added with pride. “I’m go- Although she would not receive the same In Nixon’s July 8, 1970, Indian message, originally met with a group of occupiers to ing on 70 but it’s still crystal clear in my recognition from mainstream media as he decried termination, proclaiming, “Self- discuss safety and negotiations regarding mind.” He told AIR. Trudell and Oakes, La Nada Means, who determination among Indian people can the occupation. He was surprised that only was one of the first to arrive and one of the and must be encouraged without the Turner was attending College at Santa ten men were present while forty Ameri- last to leave, organized written statements threat of eventual termination.” While Cruz when he joined the Occupation. He can Indian women were present and active and speeches that outlined the purpose of this was a step toward substantial reform, stayed on the inland until the end of the in discussion. summer of 1970 when he returned to his the occupation. the administration was hindered by its When the initial meeting ended, Means home on the Rincon Indian Reservation in To the media and the federal government, bureaucratic mentality, unable to change had invited Robertson to a private dinner San Diego County. He finished his college Means made it clear that the occupiers its methodical approach of dealing with between herself and three lawyers to pro- education at the University of California at wanted complete Indian control over the Indian rights. pose a $500,000 grant to renovate the is- San Diego where he earned a BA degree island, under the Treaty of Fort Laramie, Nixon’s attitude toward Indian affairs land. However, Robertson refused and in economics. for the purpose of building a cultural cen- soured with the November 2, 1972, occu- would continue to refuse the proposals ter that included Native American Studies, pation of the Bureau of Indian Affairs The Occupation of Alcatraz lasted for until finally in May 1970 the federal gov- an American Indian spiritual center, an (BIA). Nixon reputedly felt betrayed, and nineteen months and is considered by the ernment began to transfer Alcatraz to the ecology center, and an American Indian claimed that “He was through doing American Indian people as one of the most Department of the Interior and the Nation- Museum. things to help Indians.” significant confrontations in the history of al Park System which stalled the process. the American Indians and the U.S. Gov- The occupiers specifically cited their treat- Much of the Indian rights activism of the While the Nixon administration did not ernment. ment under the Indian termination policy period can be traced to the Occupation of accede to the demands of the protesters, it and accused the U.S. government of Alcatraz. The Occupation of Alcatraz was It should be declared National American was aware of the delicate nature of the breaking numerous Indian treaties. Presi- noted as “the symbol of a newly awakened Indian Day of Recognition by the 500 plus situation, and so could not forcibly remove dent Richard Nixon's Special Counsel desire among Indians for unity and au- Tribal Governments. Why, because of the them. Spurred in part by Spiro Agnew’s Leonard Garment took over negotiations thority in a white world.” achievements resulting from occupation. support for Native American rights, feder- from the General Service Administration. The political relationship between the al policy began to progress away from Although the Alcatraz occupation inspired American Indian Tribal Governments and On Thanksgiving Day 1969, hundreds of termination and toward Indian autonomy. many other Indian movements, t also the U.S. Government was changed forev- supporters made their way to Alcatraz to showed how gender played a part in Indian La Nada Means attempted to find different er. celebrate the Occupation. In December, activism. Mainstream media had an obses- routes to support Indians of All Tribes and John Trudell (Isani Sioux), began making sion with documenting the stereotype of Background: An older tribal ac- those still on Alcatraz. Means believed daily radio broadcasts from the island, and the male Indian warrior and as such it was tivist, Adam Fortunate Eagle, had planned that if she could hire a high-profile attor- in January 1970, occupiers began publish- only the men that were highlighted as be- a symbolic occupation of the inland for ney to represent their claim for the Treaty ing a newsletter. ing the leaders and creators of movements. November 9, 1969. University student of Fort Laramie, However, as she traveled leaders Richard Oakes (Mohawk) and La Joseph Morris, a Blackfoot member of the further and further away from the island to Women such as La Nada Means, Stella Nada Means (Shoshone Bannock), head of local longshoreman's union, rented space find supporters, rumors began that she was Leach and the other women at Alcatraz the Native American Student Organization on Pier 40 to facilitate the transportation of offered a screen test with a movie produc- receive little attention for contributing to at the University of California, Berkeley, supplies and people to the island. er, therefore becoming an opportunist. the movement. As a result, the many women who had initiated movements such as with a larger group of student activists Grace Thorpe, daughter of Jim Thorpe When she returned she had found that Wounded Knee Incident would never be joined Fortunate Eagle and changed the (Sac and Fox), was one of the occupiers Trudell and the occupation’s attorney’s as well-known as Dennis Banks and other course of events. and helped convince celebrities like Jane disagreed with her approach. Ultimately, AIM leaders, even though, in the case of On November 20, 1969 in the early morn- Fonda, Anthony Quinn, Marlon Brando, the remaining occupiers followed Trudell. Jonathan Winters, Buffy Sainte-Marie and Wounded Knee, of the 350 occupiers, just ing hours, 89 American Indians, including By late May 1971, the government had cut Dick Gregory, to visit the island and show 100 were men. students, married couples and six children, off all electrical power and telephone ser- their support. Not only did Thorpe bring Quoted in John William Sayer’s Ghost set out to occupy Alcatraz Island. vice to the island. In June, a fire of disput- both national and international attention to Dancing the Law: The Wounded Knee After Adam Fortunate Eagle convinced the ed origin destroyed numerous buildings on the occupation, she also provided supplies Trials, John Trudell admitted, in reflec- owner of the Monte Cristo, a three-masted the island. Left without power, fresh water necessary to keep the occupation alive. tion, “We got lost in our manhood." yacht, to pass by the island when their own and in the face of diminishing public sup- Thorpe gave a generator, water barge and boats did not arrive as scheduled, Richard port and sympathy, the number of occupi- Many people have claimed that the Ameri- an ambulance service to the island. Rock Oakes, Jim Vaughn (Cherokee), Joe Bill ers began to dwindle. can Indian Movement was somehow in- star, Creedence Clearwater Revival sup- (Eskimo), Ross Harden (Ho-Chunk) and volved in the Takeover, AIM had nothing ported the Occupation with a $15,000 do- On June 11, 1971, a large force of govern- Jerry Hatch jumped overboard, swam to to do with the planning and execution of nation that was used to buy a boat, named ment officers removed the remaining peo- shore, and claimed the island by right of the Occupation, though they did send a the Clearwater, for reliable transport to ple from the island. discovery. delegation to Alcatraz in the early months Alcatraz. As a child, the actor Benjamin Though fraught with controversy and for- in order offer support. The Coast Guard quickly removed the Bratt was in the occupation with his moth- cibly ended, the Occupation is hailed by And at age 70 Mr. Turner is still going men, but later that day, a larger group er and his siblings. many as a success for having attained in- strong. He has joined his Tribal Chairman, made their way to the island again and ternational attention for the situation of Collapse & removal: On Janu- Bo Mazzetti in unifying the California fourteen stayed overnight. The following native peoples in the United States, and for ary 3, 1970, Yvonne Oakes, 13-year-old Tribal Governments as a single political day, Oakes delivered a proclamation, writ- sparking more than 200 instances of civil daughter of Annie and stepdaughter to voice, The California Tribal Chairmen’s ten by Fortunate Eagle, to the General disobedience among the American Indian Richard, fell to her death, prompting the Association, Inc. (See Page 1) Services Administration (GSA) which tribal people. claimed the island by right of discovery, Oakes family to leave the island, after which the group left the island. saying they just didn't have the heart for it anymore.[7] Some of According to the IOAT, the Treaty of Fort the original occupiers left to re- Laramie (1868) between the U.S. and the turn to school, and some of the Lakota, all retired, abandoned or out-of- new occupiers had drug addic- use federal land was returned to the Native tions. Some non-aboriginal mem- people from whom it was taken. Since bers of San Francisco's drug and Alcatraz penitentiary had been closed on hippie scene also moved to the March 21, 1963, and the island had been island, until non-Indians were declared surplus federal property in 1964, prohibited from staying over- a number of Red Power activists felt the night. island qualified for a reclamation. After Oakes left, LaNada Means, At the height of the occupation there were John Trudell and Stella Leach 400 people. Native and non-native people were challenged with rebuilding brought food and other necessary items to the occupations’ worsening repu- the people on the island. The occupation tation. Means, having been in a lasted about 19 months but ended peace- family that was always active in fully. tribal politics, was comfortable The protesters, predominately students, briefing reporters on how reser- drew inspiration and tactics from contem- vations operated or directing porary civil rights demonstrations, some of Left. Richard Oaks, Center white shirt, a 21-year old Denis Turner, (Rincon Indian Reservation) occupiers on island clean up. which they had themselves organized. Current Executive Director Southern California Tribal Chairmen’s Association, Inc., and Right, Bob Robertson, a Republican U.S. Office of Civil Rights Region IX representative. Missing is Ed Castillo who was a Profes- The original fourteen students who occu- working for the National Council sor at UCLA at age 22 and of Cahuilla Indian descendant. The July 1, 2018 PAGE 4 of 16

Information on this page was reproduced from the SCTCA Celebration Honors 143 TANF June 2018 Newsletter with the expressed permission and approval of Mr. Denis Turner, Executive Director SCTCA.

Native American Student By Gary P. Taylor, SCTCA TANF Class of 2018 Valedictorian The largest-ever graduating class of Native American students from the 20-member SCTCA tribes was honored in early May 2018 at the annual Southern California Tribal Chairmen’s Association, Inc., High School Graduation Celebration. This years annual High School Graduation Celebration was held at the Harrah’s Rincon Events Center The SCTCA honored 143 Native American high school graduates. The class was the single-largest in the history of the Graduation Cel- ebration, drawing more than 750 tect our sovereignty.” and a graduate of Valley Center graduates, family members, rela- High School was the Class of tives, friends, tribal leaders and The Blessing of the Eagle Feath- 2018 Salutatorian. He intends to elders to the colorfully-decorated ers was done by Chris Devers of pursue a degree in Mathematics/ I ponder over what makes an individual’s mind tick, or if there is a broader Events Center. the Pauma Band of Luiseno Indi- set of variables that apply to all animal tendencies. These observations in ans. Edward McEnespy of the Applied Sciences at the Univer- psychology proceed to connect with my other devotions in my criminal jus- “On behalf of the Rincon Band tice course I am currently taking in my senior year. After all, I will continue on Rincon Band of Luiseno Indians sity of California Los Angeles of Luiseno Indians, it is my to achieve a master’s degree in Forensic Psychology once I complete my said the Opening Prayer. (UCLA). “With my degree and Bachelors of Psychology at Northern Arizona University. Hope I think is the pleasure to welcome all of you to major I am able to show my fel- single most influential factor in human actions, whether it be hope to be- Asa Cook from the La Posta the Southern California Tribal low tribal community that higher come rich someday or hope to see the people you love smile and be happy. Band of Mission Indians and a In this case I hope to be an example for others to look up to. I wish to lead by Chairmen’s Association Gradua- education is realistic and that example and inspire future generations of children and Native American graduate of Santana High School tion Celebration.” Mazzetti achievement is not just for the students to pursue a higher education into a career that means something to was the Class of 2018 Valedicto- them. I want to do good. Be good. Because that’s what I choose and aspire wrote in the event program. “I rich, it is for everyone.” Johnson rian. In the fall, she intends to to be, the good in the world. would like to take this opportuni- wrote in the program. Several pursue a degree in Forensic Psy- ty to thank the families, friends other students were also presented chology at Northern Arizona and teachers of the students for honors, including the SCTCA State University. your support and guidance Education Awards, the Walking throughout their educational “Hope I think is the single most Shield Award and the prestigious Class of 2018 Salutatorian journey.” “Today is a very excit- influential factor in human ac- Matt LaChappa Athletic Scholar- ing day in your lives.” “It is the tions, whether it be hope to be- ship Fund. beginning of utilizing all of the come rich someday or hope to Through out the evening, gradu- talents and characteristics you see the people you love smile ates posed for pictures with have developed and put them into and be happy.” Cook wrote in friends and family at photo action.” “As Indians, it is our the Graduation Celebration Pro- booths located near the entrance continued goal to challenge the gram. “In this case I hope to be of the Events Center. status quo and become extraordi- an example for others to look up nary leaders. We are not here to to…I want to do good. Be good. The event concluded with re- stay silent but to create great- Because that’s what I choose marks from SCTCA Executive ness. As we all know, knowledge and aspire to be, the good in the Director Denis Turner, who con- Jesse Johnson is power. The future of our peo- world.” gratulated the graduates and urged them to continue their edu- ple depends on your persever- Jesse Johnson of the San cation at colleges and universi- ance, leadership and determina- Pasqual Band of Mission Indians ties. tion to continue the fight to pro- Being a young leader for my fellow Native students I have decided to commit and attend the University of California, Los Angeles and major in Mathe- matics/Applied Sciences. The sound of my major might sound difficult and rather different but within mathematics and applied sciences I am able to expand on the interest I have now. With my degree and major I am able to show my fellow tribal community that higher education is realistic and that achievement is not just for the rich, it is for everyone. My elders are the initial individuals that have impacted me and my culture. I have chosen to serve them at the fullest by being able to be here for them even when they just need people to talk to. Once I graduate I plan to come back and aid in my community explaining and helping students move forward in their educational pathway teaching of the opportunities and showing how realistic higher education is.

San Diego, California

Brooke Simpson

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SCAIR “Gathering of Native Americans” GONA

The Southern California Ameri- can Indian Resource Center, Inc. Mission Statement (SCAIR) held its annual Gather- ing Of Native Americans To provide career, educa- (GONA) on June 28, 2018 at tional, cultural, mental Santee Lakes Recreation Pre- health and community ser- serve. The activity was sponsored vices to urban and tribal Na- in part by the California Depart- ment of Education and U.S. De- tive Americans and their partment of Labor. Funding for families. throughout San Di- the Classy Green Sports Wear ego County. was contributed by PAF Associ- We work to assist our Par- ates of Santee, CA. ticipants in reaching their The primary goal of the Family personal and professional GONA is to stem the cycle of goals, by overcoming indi- poverty within the Native Ameri- vidual barriers and challeng- can Indian community in San Above, GONA participants celebrate with the Round Dance Diego County. In an effort to es. Below left, Kayla Hilario (Miwok), SCAIR Training Center Career Counselor with her achieve this goal as a component of its employment training curric- ulum. SCAIR host two Family The six (6) SCAIR Family people; it is a concept that has and children,” Wanda Michaelis, The SCAIR “Employees” work GONA’s annually. GONA objectives are: been taught for centuries. The SCAIR Executive Director told th reediness training program is word is new; the meaning is old. American Indian Reporter. unique and has proven to be high- 1) to promote American Indian (Heavy Runner et al. 1997). “We also want to thank our ly successful. In 2017 the U.S. Education, staff,the SCTCA, San Diego State Department of Labor best train- 2) to increase awareness of the In spite of tribal differences, there University, University of Califor- ing work preparedness programs employment training Pro- are shared core values, beliefs nia, San Diego, California De- in the Nation. gram, and behaviors. Ten (10) are high- partment of Education and U.S. 3) to increase awareness of the lighted here to guide our thinking The SCAIR Training Center is Department of Labor the for importance of tribal leader- about innate natural, cultural relocated at 239 East Main Street, their support in making the ship, silience: El Cajon, CA 92020. GONA a reality.” It’s a lot of 4) to promote unity within the 1) spirituality, work for our staff but just seeing Native American Tribal 2) child-rearing, all the happy smiles makes it all Community, 3) extended family, worth it,” she added. 5) to promote the understanding 4) veneration of age/wisdom/ and importance of traditional tradition, Over the past twenty-one (21) tribal customs & values, and 5) respect for nature, years, SCAIR has provided numerous educational programs for 6) to increase the self- 6) generosity and sharing, the Tribal community including sufficiency and employabil- 7) cooperation/group harmony, Early Head Start, Even Start, the The SCAIR Family GONA’s ity of the individual. 8) autonomy/respect for others, Soaring Eagles Pow Wow Dance includes the extended community Cultural resilience is a relatively 9) composure/patience, program and Tribal TANF Job family of elders, adults, parents new term, but it is a concept that 10) relativity of time and verbal Readiness Training. and youth. The GONA curricu- predates the so-called "discovery" communication. lum is designed to develop posi- of Native American people. The "Participation in the Family The SCAIR computer Lab has tive self-esteem, goal setting, elders teach that children are gifts GONA events has increased each thirty (30) computers and the traditional tribal values and tribal from the Creator and it is the year and we are very happy to Computer Lab Training Instructor cultural awareness for the Native family, community, school, and have the opportunity to serve is also a Microsoft Certified In- Randy Edmonds (Kiowa- American Tribal community in tribe's responsibility to nurture, American Indian community. structor for Microsoft Certifica- Caddo), SCAIR Senior Advisor east San Diego County. protect, and guide them. Thus, Everyone enjoyed the stress free tion. kicked off the GONA with a resilience is not new to the Native interaction with elders, families traditional tribal blessing. James Ramos San Manual Tribal Member In Run-Off For Calif. Assemble 40th District Seat

James Ramos, is a Tribal member of the a proven civic leader and has served on San Manual Band of Mission Indian and a numerous boards and organizations in the candidate for the 40th Assemble District greater San Bernardino area. of California. Ramos is also the immediate past Chair- When elected he will be the first American man of the San Manuel Band of Mission Indian to ever serve in The California Indians, with a deep commitment to the State Legislature. preservation of California Indian culture. In 2012 Ramos became the first American He is co-founder of the San Manuel Cul- Indian to be elected to the San Bernardino tural Awareness Program. County Board of Supervisors and to the Ramos is highly qualified having earned San Bernardino Community College an MBA from the University of Redlands Board of Trustees, on which he served and his extensive service in the communi- from 2005-12. ty. He was unanimously elected by his col- Supervisor Ramos has served and contin- leagues in 2015 to serve as Chairman of ues to serve the Inland Empire in govern- the San Bernardino County Board of Su- ment leadership roles at the State, on Lo- pervisors. cal Boards and Commissions. Ramos has worked for both Republican Ramos has a wide range of local and re- and Democratic Governors. gional knowledge with the unique ability In 2008, Governor Arnold Schwarzeneg- to bring collaboration to controversial issues, his governing style has led to the ger appointed him to the California State James and Terri Ramos: his strongest supporter. Native American Heritage Commission overall success of boards and commissions which he is serving as chairman. he serves. Ramos. “What makes me most proud is the James and his wife, Terri of 28 years are As of May 1, 2018 his campaign fund In 2011, he became the first American support that I’m getting from friends, the proud parents of four children and topped $500,000. “I am proud of the Indian appointed to the State Board of neighbors and constituents who know me three grandchildren. Education by Governor Jerry Brown. strong showing of support from through- and trust that I am the best choice for the out the Inland Empire,” said Supervisor In addition to his elected service, Ramos is Assembly.” The July 1, 2018 PAGE 6 of 16

SCTCA Striving for Excellence The primary mission of SCTCA is to serve the health, welfare, safety, education, cultural, economic and employment needs of its tribal members and descendants in the Southern California.

The (SCTCA) Southern California Tribal Chair- no Indians. Turner has been with the SCTCA for men's Association is a multi-service non-profit 501 over forty-years told AIR. “Since the late sixties (c)(3) corporation established in 1972 as a consorti- their has been a lot of changes and for the better, um of federally-recognized American Indian Tribal but we must never become complacent.” “Over the Governments in Southern California. years I have had the opportunity to work with a lot A board of directors comprised of the tribal chair- of great tribal leaders like Banning Taylor, Tony person or the representitive from each of its mem- Pinto, Anthony Pico and Leroy Elliott just to name ber tribes governs SCTCA. a few.” he added. An 5-member Executive Board has been estab- And Suzie Johnson is the Chief Financial Officer lished within the organization which allows for without whom SCTCA would be in deep unpro- better oversight of the day-to-day administration cessed sewage. As anyone who has managed a and the decision making process. business or service organization knows the management of the financial assets of the company is For the past 46-years SCTCA has provided nu- the true backbone and strength of the business and merous services, grants and programs for the make no mistake SCTCA is a business. southern California American Indian tribal community, on and off the reservations. Let’s not forget Pei Chin, Denis’ trusted and highly qualified assistant. She makes it happen. Services and programs include: Tribal Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF), Adult Vo- With 20 of the 31 Southern California American cational Training, Law Enforcement, Commodi- Indian Tribal Governments as members of the ties Food Distribution, Broad Band Information SCTCA the Tribal Leaders bring a barrage of lead- and Internet Technology Services. ership, knowledgeable and egos to the table. A full Service State Licensed Child Development However, cream always rises to the top as the old Center is located on the Rincon Indian Reserva- saying goes and the SCTCA has a lot of cream. Just tion . The Rincon Child Development Center is to name a few with no intention of demonizing open Monday thru Friday and 12-months per year. anyone because I don’t know all the Chairpersons: The Career Development Center provides a wide  Chairman, Bo Mazzetti, Rincon Band of Lui- range of vocational training on site and out- seno Indians. sourced.  Chairman, Robert Smith, Pala Band of Mission A tribal Low Income Home Energy Tribal Assis- Indians. tance Program provides a wide range of services  Chairman, Ralph Goff, Campo Kumeyaay Na- including home weatherization designed to con- tion. serve energy.  Chairman, Allen Lawson, San Pasqual Band of A Tribal Library Program located on the XXXX Mission Indians, Reservation allows tribal members from adjacent reservations easy access to books, computers and  Chairwoman, Erica Pinto, Jamul Indian Vil- other resources that they would otherwise not have lage. access.  John Meyer, Tribal Representitive. U.S. Army The (TDV) Tribal Digital Village and Resource Retired Coronal, Santa Rosa Band of Cahuilla Prevention Program brings a multitude of ad- Indians. vanced technology to the reservations that in-  Chairman, Temet Angular, Attorney at Law, cludes Broad Band Internet Technology Infor- Pauma Band of Luiseno Indians. mation and Services.  Chairman, Daniel Salgado, Cahuilla Band of The Tribal TANF program provides services for Indians. both the Reservation residence and the Urban Trib- al Community in San Diego County. The SCTCA administration office is located at 36146 Pala Temecula Rd., on the Pala Indian Res- Currently the SCTCA has satellite training centers ervation. on the Manzanita, Pala, Rincon and Santa Ynez Indian Reservations andl the Cities of El Cajon, For additional information please call 760-742- Ventura, San Diego and Escondido. 1804. Denis Turner is currently the Executive Director. He is a tribal member of the Rincon Band of Luise-

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Barona Inaja Manzanita San Pasqual Cahuilla Jamul Mesa Grande Santa Ysabel Campo La Jolla Pala Santa Rosa Chemehuevi La Posta Pauma Sycuan Ewiiaapaayp Los Coyotes Rincon Viejas United We Stand The July 1, 2018 PAGE 7 of 16

Ernie C. Salgado Jr. Sources: Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia and other internet publications

On June 19, 2017 the Supreme “The commercial market is well 2005 the United States District "the evidence before Court in a unanimous 8-0 rul- stocked with merchandise that Court for the District of Colum- the Court supports ing, the court determined the disparages prominent figures and bia re- versed the TTAB's deci- the legal conclusion law’s so-called “disparagement groups, and the line between sion on the grounds of insuffi- that the Red- skin clause” violates the free speech commercial and non-commercial cient evidence of disparage- Marks consisted of clause of the First Amendment. speech is not always clear, as this ment. Subsequent appeals were matter that 'may "The disparagement clause vio- case illustrates. If affixing the rejected on the basis of laches, disparage' a sub- lates the First Amendment’s commercial label permits the that the Native Americans had stantial composite Free Speech Clause. Contrary suppression of any speech that pursued their rights in an untime- of Native Ameri- to the Government’s contention, may lead to political or social ly manner, in other words they cans." The decision trademarks are private, not ‘volatility,’ free speech would be were too old. does not bar the government speech." The Red- endangered.” he wrote. team from using the Another case was filed by skin's appeal of their trademark marks and taking other steps to some collegiate teams think THE AMERICAN INDIAN’S younger plaintiffs led by Amanda cancellations to the U.S. Court protect other rights to their brand. they’re in the clear, that doesn’t CASE: Blackhorse. On June 18, 2014, of Appeals for the 4th Circuit in mean that those that do business the TTAB again voted to On October 30, 2015 Pro- Richmond may now proceed. with the team, including its spon- cancel the six trademarks Football, Inc. filed its appeal with (Justice, Neil Gorsuch did not sors, are going to take their foot held by the team in a two the United States Court of Ap- vote because he was not on the off the gas if they believe change to one decision that held peals for the Fourth Circuit. In court when the case was pre- is really required,” USC profes- that the term "redskins" is addition to maintaining the valid- sented.) sor of sports business David disparaging to a ity of all the arguments rejected Carter said. “A positive legal rul- The majority opinion stated, in "substantial composite of by both the TTAB and the first ing may not yield beneficial busi- part, that "whatever our personal Native Americans", and appeal, the team has added a list ness impacts in and around the feelings about the mark at issue this is demonstrated "by of names they claim are offensive sports business world because here, or other disparaging marks, the near complete drop-off and racist that have been given we’ve seen a heightened sensitivi- the First Amendment forbids gov- in usage of 'Redskins' as a trademarks, thus making the can- ty over the years with this topic.” ernment regulators to deny regis- refer- ence to Native cellation of their marks unequal tration because they find speech Americans beginning in treatment. The Redskins have a separate likely to offend others." In April the 1960s." The TTAB However, the Washington Red- case that had been on hold in 2016, the U.S. Patent and Trade- majority held that the skins may not be in the clear with federal appeals court while the mark Office asked the U. S. Su- NCAI represented about their team name just yet, even Slants decision was rendered. preme Court to review the case. Evidence of disparagement in- 30 percent of Native Americans after the Supreme Court ruled Owner Dan Snyder said he was In December 2015, the Federal clude the frequent references to during the time in ques- tion, that the government can’t block “thrilled” by the ruling, and law- Circuit Court of Appeals struck "scalping" made by sportswrit- which the Board found satisfied trademarks on the basis that yer Lisa Blatt said it resolves the down the prohibition of ers for sixty years when report- the substantial composite test. they’re offensive. The Supreme team’s dispute and vindicated its "disparaging" trademarks in a ing the Redskins loss of a game, The TTAB also found that the Court decision may help the club position. separate case involving a similar and pas- sages from movies term "Redskin" refers to Native in its ongoing legal battle, but the St. John’s University intellectual Americans (rather than having an denial of trademark registration made from the 1940s to the fight over the Redskins moniker property law center director Jere- "independent meaning" as the to the Asian-American band The 1960s using "redskin" to refer will continue in social and busi- my Sheff said while the Supreme team sometimes claims) as Slants. to Native Americans as a sav- ness realms. The Redskins, Court has essentially shut the shown by the costumes worn by The court ruled that a federal age enemy. A linguistics expert Cleveland Indians with their door on legal challenges to the both the cheerleaders and march- trademark law banning offensive for the team unsuccessfully “Chief Wahoo” logo and other Redskins name, “there can still be ing band from the 1960s until the professional and college organi- names is unconstitutional, siding In 1992, Suzan Shown Harjo, social pressure brought to bear 1980s, and the native imagery zations featuring Native Ameri- with a rock band whose name had with six other prominent Native used on the press guides for many can nicknames and been deemed racially disparaging Americans peti- tioned the U.S. years. mascots cannot be by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Patent and Trademark Office censored by the U.S. Office. The case centered on Ore- (USPTO) to cancel the trademark On July 8, 2015, District Court government, but that gon-based, Asian-American band registrations owned by Pro- Judge Lee affirmed the decision doesn’t take the pres- “The Slants”, which was denied Football, Inc., the team's corpo- of the Trademark Trial and Ap- sure off. a trademark because its name was rate entity. peal Board, denying the team's considered offensive. The band summary judgment motions chal- “Just because the In 1999 the Trademark Trial and countered that the 70-year-old lenging the constitutionality of Redskins may be- Ap- peal Board (TTAB) judges law at issue violates free-speech the Lanham Act and granted the lieve they’re in the canceled the federal registration rights and Justice Samuel Alito, Blackhorse Defendants' summary clear or the Cleve- of the mark RED- SKINS. In in the court’s opinion, agreed. judgment motions, finding that land Indians or even Let’s Talk Hypocrisy!

On July 7, 2017 Gov- control they establish Marin County is locat- ernor, Jerry Brown the class order. ed in the San Francisco signed amended Senate Bay Area of California. All one needs to do is Bill 106 in to law. The As of the 2010 census, review the history of legislation simply ex- the population was the socialist govern- tended the exemption 252,409. . ments. In way of a cou- for Marin County from ple of examples, Josef San Quentin Prison is the State low income Stalin, Russia’s most located in the county, housing rules for anoth- infamous as is George Lucas' er fifteen years. Community Organizer, Skywalker Ranch. Au- Talk about a double- Italy’s Benito Mussoli- todesk, the publisher of standard! It looks like ni and Germany’s very AutoCAD, is also lo- the upper income liber- own house painter, cated there, as well as als don’t want the poor Adolf Hitler. numerous other high- folks living close to tech companies. Just so it’s understood, them. But in reality this Marin County is one of The Marin County Civ- is the standard proce- the wealthiest localities ic Center was designed dure for the socialists in the United States,. by Frank Lloyd Wright elite. . known for its affluence. and draws thousands of Under the flag of pro- visitors a year to guid- In May 2009, Marin tecting the poor and ed tours of its arch and County had the fifth middle class, they gain atrium design. highest income per control and once they capita in the United “Let them eat cake” have complete political States at about $91,480. seems to be fitting.

Will Sampson - (Sept. 7, 1933 – June 3, 1987) was an American Indian, (Muscogee Creek). He was born in Okmulgee, Oklaho- ma. Sampson's most notable roles were as "Chief Bromden" in One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest and as "Taylor the Medicine Man" in the horror film Poltergeist II. He had a recurring role on the TV series Vega$, as Harlon Twoleaf and starred in the movies Fish Hawk, The Outlaw Josey Wales (Ten Bears) and Orca. The July 1, 2018 PAGE 8 of 16

Will Trump Free Leonard Peltier? Governor's Tribal Advisor By Ernie C. Salgado Jr., She earned a Juris Doctor .Since he was sent to prison 42- degree from the University of years ago six Presidents have re- California, Los Angeles fuse to grant him clemency. School of Law. President Obama was the most The Office of the Governor's resent to deny clemency to Peltier. Tribal Advisor, created by In a letter sent to Leonard Peltier’s Governor Edmund G. Brown lawyer dated January 18, 2017, Jr. in 2010 is part of the Of- the Obama administration formally fice of the Governor. denied the request for clemency. The Tribal Advisor's Office If their ever was a President with (TAO) serves the Governor the courage to pardon Leonard and advises the Governor and Peltier it is President Donald Cabinet colleagues on issues been able to gain the opportunity .As a matter of legal proof, in 2003 Trump. Whether he will or not has affecting Tribal governments to present it to the court. (15-years ago), the judges of the Christina Snider, of Healds- Given the resent exposure of the (except gaming compacts). Peltier’s struggle to gain freedom United States 10th Circuit stated: burg, has been appointed deep seeded corruptions within the The Governor's Tribal Advi- has crossed the globe and support- “Much of the government’s be- Governor's Tribal Advisor and (FBI) and the courts records prov- sor is charged with the follow- ers include the likes of Mother havior at the Pine Ridge Reserva- executive secretary to the Na- ing his Constitutional were violat- ing: Theresa and Desmond Tutu, whom tion and in its prosecution of Mr. tive American Heritage Com- ed he must be freed. Peltier is to be condemned. The have all called for his clemency. mission.  Implementation of effec- government withheld evidence. It The current FBI polices seem simi- Snider is a member of the Dry tive government-to- Recently, the lead prosecutor in the intimidated witnesses. These facts lar to the covert operations under Creek Rancheria Band of Po- government consultation Peltier case, former United States are not disputed.” which the official COINTELPRO mo Indians and has served as between the Governor's took place between 1956 and 1971. an Indian Child Welfare Act Administration and Cali- COINTELPRO tactics are still Leonard Peltier is in prison for the crime representative for the Tribe fornia Tribes on policies used to this day, and have been of exposing the corruptness of the Bureau since 2017. that affect California alleged to include discrediting tar- She was of counsel at Ceiba Tribal communities. gets through psychological war- of Indian Affairs, the local Tribal Govern- Legal LLP from 2016 to  Advise on Tribal govern- fare; smearing individuals and ment and the Federal Bureau of Investi- 2017, staff attorney at the ments in California groups using forged documents National Congress of Ameri- gation (FBI).  Serve as a direct link be- and by planting false reports in the can Indians from 2015 to tween the Tribes and the media; harassment; wrongful im- 2016, a legal fellow at the Governor of the State of prisonment; and illegal violence, Attorney James H. Reynolds, It is time for Leonard Peltier to Wishtoyo Foundation in 2014 California including assassination. called on Obama to grant Peltier come home. It is time for Presi- and a law clerk in the Office dent, Trump to release Leonard The FBI's stated motivation was clemency stating Peltier’s release of Tribal Justice at the U.S.  Facilitation of communi- Peltier to right the wrong that has "protecting national security, pre- would be, “in the best interest of Department of Justice in cation and consultations been committed against Mr. Peltier venting violence, and maintaining justice in considering the totality 2012. between the Office of the and the American Indian people the existing social and political of all matters involved.” Governor, the Tribes, for the past forty two-years. Snider also serves as a mem- order." Fast forward forty-years and we ber of the Dry Creek Ranche- state agencies, and agen- Normally, a President doesn't issue Leonard Peltier is an American are at Standing Rock, North Dako- ria Band of Pomo Indians cy tribal liaisons Presidential Clemency until the Indian rights activist and member ta and the American Indians are Housing Advisory Committee  Review and make recom- end of their term in office but, of the American Indian Movement still trying to seek justice guaran- and the California Indian Law mendations on state legis- President, Trump is not bound by (AIM), and has been incarcerated teed under the Constitution of the Association. lation and regulations such incidental protocol as his since 1976. At 73-years of age he Unites States of American. affecting Tribes is considered to be in poor health. leadership has exhibit. The Leonard Peltier case is more Dear President Trump please Although there is overwhelming than about the protest of one man, free Leonard Peltier. evidence that he did not commit it is about the Civil and Constitu- the crime/s for which he was con- tional rights of the American Indi- victed and imprisoned he has not an people.

, 2018 National Tribal TANF Institute July 16-19, 2018 Pechanga Resort and Casino, Temecula, California.:

The 2018 National Tribal TANF Institute is fast approaching! But there’s still a bit of time to enroll and take advantage of the special hotel room rate discount. This year’s Institute will be held at the Pechanga Resort and Casino in Temecula, California. A block of rooms has been reserved at the resort for Institute participants. To receive this special rate, call the resort at (888) 732-4264 or go online. Reservations must be made by Friday June 15, 2018, to receive the discounted rate of $139 per night. All self-parking and valet parking (based on availability) are complimentary. Use the following information when making your reservation:  Group Name: UC Davis National Tribal TANF Institute  Group Code: 6011053  Check-in: 07-15-2018  Check-out: 07-19-2018

Tailored Workshop Tracks The 2018 National Tribal TANF Institute will offer more than 20 workshops in four distinct tracks designed to help participants in various levels of experience and responsibility. Full workshop descriptions are now available on our website.

Enrollment Information To enroll online, complete the online enrollment form. To enroll by phone, please call our Student Services office at (800) 752-0881 during business hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. (PST).

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So. California American Indian Tribes

  Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians   Augustine Band of Cahuilla Indians   Barona Band of Mission Indians   Cabazon Band of Mission Indians   Cahuilla Band of Cahuilla Indians   Campo Band of Kumeyaay Indians   Chemehuevi Indian Tribe   Ewiiaapaayp Band of Kumeyaay Indians   Iipay Kumeyaay Nation of Santa Ysabel   Inaja-Cosmit Band of Kumeyaay Indians   Jamul Indian Village   La Jolla Band of Luiseno Indians   La Posta Band of Kumeyaay Indians   Los Coyotes Band of Cahuilla Indians   Manzanita Band of Kumeyaay Indians   Mesa Grande Band of Mission Indians   Morongo Band of Mission Indians Martin Sensmeier will portray Meet Martin Sensmeier His first feature film was a sci-fi   Pala Band of Mission Indians Jim Thorpe in the new movie thrill Encounter, which has yet   Pauma Band of Luiseno Indians entitled Bright Path: The Jim to be released.   Pechanga Band of Luiseno Indians Thorpe Story. He was cast in a leading role in   Ramona Band of Cahuilla Angelina Jolie is teaming with the remake movie The Magnifi-   Rincon Band of Luiseño Indians producer Todd Black, Steve cent Seven, alongside big names   San Manuel Band of Mission Indians Tisch of Escape Artists Produc- such as Denzel Washington,   San Pasqual Band of Mission Indians tions to produce the movie. Chris Pratt, Ethan Hawke, and Vincent D'Onofrio.   Santa Rosa Band of Cahuilla Indians Sensmeier was born on June 27, 1985 in Anchorage, Alaska, to Sensmeier was recently cast in   Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians He began his professional career Raymond and Eva Sensmeier, the lead role in the biopic, The   Soboba Band of Luiseno Indians as a welder before working on but was raised in Yakutat. Chickasaw Rancher portraying an oil rig for Doyon Drilling. He   Sycuan Band of the Kumeyaay Nation Montford Johnson, the man who His father is Tlingit and his eventually quit to pursue an act-   Torres-Martinez Desert Cahuilla Indians built a ranching empire near the mother is Koyukon-Athabascan ing career in Los Angeles.   Twenty-Nine Palms Band of Indians of California from Ruby, Alaska on the Yu- Chisholm Trail. before entering into acting he   Viejas Band of Kumeyaay Indians kon River. work as a professional model. By Andrea Marquez

GOP U.S. Supreme Court Uphold Tribal Sovereignty By Ernie C. Salgado Kiowa Tribe v. Mfg.Techs., Inc. THE CASE: Upper Skagit Tribe v. Lundgren. Supreme May 26, 1998 the Supreme Court of the United States Court of the United States of of America held that an Indian Nation were entitled to America., April 20, 2018. sovereign immunity from contract lawsuits, whether made on or off the reservation, or involving govern- The Upper Skagit Indian mental or commercial activities. Tribe purchased a piece of land in 2013 and found out later that the property line was rem), just not the tribe itself for the tribe, and a victory that actually past the southern (in personam), despite the resolves a subject of conten- fence. The previous landown- assertion of sovereign immun- tion in the lower courts in Angelina Jolie To Produce Jim Thorpe Movie ers and southern landowners, ity. In other words, the favor of tribes, opening the the Lundgren’s, had always Lundgren’s could not sue the door for litigation. acted like the fence marked the tribe, but their action to claim Bigger yet? It signals a po- property line. The Tribe told tribal property under Wash- tential shift for the Supreme the Lundgren’s that it would ington state law was A-Okay. Court toward protecting take back that strip of land and The Washington Supreme tribal sovereign immunity. put up a new fence. Court agreed with the The anti-tribe block, as a Property law does not like Lundgren’s, Gorsuch did not. friend who practices Indian wasted land. It sounds like a Rather, he quoted their finding law describes it, has had six strange statement, but property and noted simply, “That was votes for a while, sometimes law includes some rules to error.” The majority clarified seven. That Gorsuch managed ensure that land is never wast- that Y akima cannot be used to a seven-justice majority is abrogate tribes’ sovereign ed, or just sitting. One of the spectacular. Especially given Photo Above L to R: Angelina Jolie, Jim Thorpe and Martin Sensmeier rules of the "no-waste" princi- immunity. his reputation for clashing ple is called "Adverse Posses- The case now returns to state with his colleagues. Angelina Jolie is teaming with Fenc- to participate in financing the film as sion." If a property owner does court for consideration of the The ruling bears on Washing- es producer Todd Black, Steve Tisch well as the involvement of Thorpe’s not use the owner's land for a Lundgren’s secondary, com- ton’s second Indian law case of Escape Artists Productions, and family in telling the authentic story. period of time and someone mon law argument. before the Supreme Court this Abraham Taylor to produce Bright “My brother Richard and I are the else does, the user of the prop- term. The same Indian law Path: The Jim Thorpe Story, a only surviving children of Jim erty can actually take owner- expert offered delicately, biopic on legendary American Indi- Thorpe,” commented Bill Thorpe. ship after a period of time. “Washington is fucked in the an athlete Jim Thorpe, who will be “Our father’s accomplishments in That's what the Lundgren’s culverts case.” played by Martin Sensmeier. Taylor life are a great source of pride to us.” did. They filed a claim for One sour note: Chief Justice penned the script with Alex Nibley In the more than six decades since "Quiet Title" (the type of filing Roberts’ concurrence. Roberts and Sterlin Harjo. Executive produc- Burt Lancaster’s Jim Thorpe: All to get property through Ad- stated, “[t]he correct answer ers are Sensmeier, Josh Aker, and American, our family has heard of verse Possession). "We have cannot be that the tribe wins Justine Hunt of Box of Daylight dozens of attempts to bring this story been using (and taking care no matter what; otherwise a Productions. to modern audiences, but we have of) this property since 1981, tribe could wield sovereign Jim Thorpe was a member of the Sac never shared the vision of a movie and our extended family has immunity as a sword and and Fox Nation and his native name, until the authentic portrayal in been using it since 1947, so seize property without impu- Wa-Tho-Huk, translates as Bright Bright Path: The Jim Thorpe Sto- the strip is ours." nity, even without a colorable Path. ry.” The tribe’s brief points out Gorsuch claims the justices claim of right.” opted for remand because the In 1912, he won two Olympic gold “I’m honored to be working on this that its sovereign immunity “is That’s an astonishing sentence Lundgren’s fallback argument track and field medals, representing project,” said Jolie. “I have had the a matter of federal law.” That even in a maddening concur- was belatedly introduced in an the United States while his citizen- privilege of spending time with Bill principle was clearly estab- rence. There’s no potential for amicus brief from the U.S. ship went unrecognized during a Thorpe, and will be listening to and lished in a 1998 decision, Kio- tribes to effect seizure; only government. period of cultural genocide for Na- guided by the Tribes and the Thorpe wa Tribe v. Mfg.Techs., Inc. reclamation of lands rightfully tive Americans. family in the making of this film.” Tribes have sovereign immun- That’s probably not the full theirs. story; Gorsuch likely wanted Known as one of the most versatile UTA’s Independent Film Group will ity; there’s no waiver of sov- We, American Indian folks to go farther, ruling that athletes, Thorpe went on to play rep Bright Path: The Jim Thorpe ereign immunity in the ab- need to understand that Chief there’s no abrogation of tribal Major League Baseball, professional Story for financing and distribution. sence of express language. Justice Roberts’ is a Republi- sovereign immunity for a fee Football and eventually founded the The same case declares that can In Name Only “RINO“ Jolie is repped by UTA, Media Tal- land purchase within a tribe’s organization that became the Nation- “the immunity possessed by and a “Progressive” just like ent Group and Sloane Offer. reservation. That would mean al Football League. Indian tribes is not coexten- McCain and is no friends of Sensmeier, who was recently seen in tribal land is tribal land, as Warner Bros released a Thorpe bio- sive with that of the States.” the American Indians an they Taylor Sheridan’s Wind River and protected as the tribe itself. pic, Jim Thorpe–All-American, in The Lundgren’s, meanwhile, pretend to be. the HBO series Westworld, is repped Lacking five votes for the 1951, which was directed by Mi- relied on a Supreme Court However, the good news is by UTA and Justine Hunt of Hines right course, Gorsuch opted to chael Curtiz and starred Burt Lan- decision they claimed estab- that we have a strong friend in and Hunt Entertainment assemble a seven-justice ma- caster. lished that a state court could Justice Neil Gorsuch. enforce law with respect to jority for the next best option. The producers are said to have se- property owned by a tribe (in Which is, to be clear, a big, cured support from Indian Country By Andrea Marquez big deal. It is a procedural win The July 1, 2018 PAGE 11 of 16

Education: Part 2 Shayne's Journal By Shayne Del Cohen [email protected]

If one believes that edu- wage in building financial doubled on the board/ Shayne Del Cohen began BA in community develop- cation is to give one skills security. wall/screen. It is also dra- her career as a teenage ment, a Master's in Interna- with which to successful- Simply put, the RULE matic to have children do VISTA volunteer for the tional Administration and a ly experience and enjoy OF 72 is about the con- this on their own paper in Inter-Tribal Council of Ne- PhD in International Law, this journey, then one cept of compound inter- which days have been vada and subsequently a all of which was balanced must develop a list of est. Taking an interest blocked out as boxes. program director and then with the education provided those skills to be ad- rate and dividing it into Day Oneʼs income is one resource developer, working by the many tribal leaders time when she was the Ne- dressed. Some may be seventy two will reveal cent; Day Two is two with 23 tribes during the and individuals with whom vada point person on a five taught at home, others how long it will take a cents; Day Three is four exciting OEO years. she interacted over the years state tribal library project. institutionally. Archives are available at vendor to double their cents; Day Four is eight Later, first as the health She has been honored to www.shaynedel.com. By age seven or eight, money on you or, con- cents. Looks pretty bor- planner and then AO to the have been a TV talk show one hopes that a little versely, how long it will ing. tribal chairman spent a dec- host for 15 years, the presi- The American Indian Re- person has acquired the take you to double your Even by the end of the ade with the Reno-Sparks dent of Nevada Press Wom- porter is pleased to have basics for emergent litera- money left in a com- second week, the dayʼs Indian Colony and then an- en and a member of the Ne- Shayne share some of her cy, communication and pounding interest ac- income is only $81.92 other two decades as a de- vada State Historical Rec- research and musings with computation. My person- count. (cumulatively $174.83). velopment consultant work- ords Advisory Board. us. Shayne can be reached at al wish is that they have [email protected] So say you purchase But be persistent. ing with different tribal Shayne's Journal is a daily also developed a love of communities across the something or use a credit Keep your eye on the news blog that serves the Ernie C. Salgado Jr., learning, for with that, country. card with an interest rate prize (end of the month). American Indian Communi- backed by basic skill, Publisher/Editor of 18%. That means you Keep doubling income Along the way she earned a ty. She started it during a they will be able to take will pay twice as much every day. advantage of any oppor- for the item (house, car, You will see eyes begin- tunities afforded to them Christmas shopping) in ning to widen during the and also be able to thwart four years. Taking the Stand: Judge Sunshine Sykes or overcome negatives fourth week. By the last Conversely, should you By Andrea Marquez provided by poor instruc- day, there will be clamor- be lucky enough to find a tors or inadequate curric- ing to change teams. Tell Walking into Riverside uate at Stanford when savings account that pays ulum. them, “That is the first County’s historic court she interned for the Cali- 18% compounding inter- million youʼve blown. The heritage of every house on her first day, fornia Indian Legal Ser- est, you could double Donʼt do it again”. as a newly appoint- vices at their Oak- tribal community contains your money in four years. Please understand that in ed California Superior land, California office. knowledge gained over Ergo, a $5000 deposit for this article, money is not Court Judge Sunshine 10,000 years. It is rich, a newborn, left un- After earning her Bache- a value, it is a tool. In Sykes got some jar- insightful and valuable. touched, would yield $1.4 lors of Arts Degree (BA) past times, other items ring news: Her seat However, as the physical million by the time a in 1997 she began her were used as a mediums was being challenged. world in which these child is 30; an 18 yr old legal studies at the Stan- of exchange; the world in • “It was very unusu- knowledge bases were depositing such would ford Law School where which we live today rec- al,” says Judge Raquel developed disappears, find his million at 50; and she thrived in a less ognizes money. To be a Marquez, a colleague other topics emerge that a late starting saver start- competitive, more coop- warrior, to be a good at the court. “I called need to be added to the ing at 40 would be there erative, learning envi- community member Sunshine as soon as I heard. and racism. We were pretty tribal knowledge base. at 72. ronment. “It wasn’t cut- Building a communityʼs providing guidance to Everyone in the courthouse poor and didn’t have a car, throat everyone was helping Unfortunately, the poten- knowledge base is essen- village young, to be a knew about the chal- so we walked a lot and I everyone else to suc- tial to earn 18% is very tial for sustainability and parent endeavoring to lenge and I wanted her to remember people calling us ceed,” she said. “And when I limited these days (altho for leadership of coming support their childʼs jour- know too.” names and being mean be- had my daughter during my if the national economy generations. ney, to be a peer - all It was a dramatic start to a cause we were Native,” she third year, so many students takes a correction, history must be armed with the recalls. While there are so many new career on the bench. stepped up to help me and may repeat itself). Unfor- proper tools in their quiv- topics that are important “My challenger was saying Life with her mother con- take notes for me—the tunately, too, the preda- er. Knowing how money to learners, the one thing that I was appointed only trasted starkly with visits to School administrators can easily command works is as essential as thing about which I am because I was Native and her father— the difference tion helped too. I don’t know 18%, so forewarned is knowing how the sea- that the American Indian adamant, is that no child sowing the seeds for her how I would have done it forearmed. sonʼs change or what a casino tribes were behind should be allowed to career in law. without them.” She earned The easiest way to teach piston does. my appointment. He dis- graduate high school “I would go visit my father, her Juris Doctors (JD) De- this concept is to create missed the work I had done without knowing THE who’s non-Native, in big gree in 2001. two teams is to say (or for the community and my RULE OF 72. I am honored that Mr. cities—L.A., Chicago, New During law school, Sykes legal career. So, there was write on a board), “I Salgado has asked me to York—and I started to see studied Indian Law and Ju- The rule is essential for racism in the chal- (theoretically) will give pen a few thoughts every how, depending on who you venile Law and took the East financial acuity, be it a month. lenge,” Sykes commented, you $10,000 for taking were and how you looked, Palo Alto Law Clinic, where teenager acquiring his The musings above “Typically, a judge is chal- out the trash for a month people treated you different- she worked with domestic first car, someone financ- (or not use your cell should set the tone for lenged on her record. But I topics on which I will ly. When I was with him, it violence victims. ing post secondary educa- didn’t have a record yet.” phone is probably more write, but should also was with respect and digni- tion/vocational education, But Sykes took it in stride. She also continued her work appropriate to this day provide a forum for read- ty,” she says. “I was very family wondering how and age)” OR “I will give ers to comment and share She had dealt with worse. at California Indian Legal best to utilize a claims their perceptions. young, maybe in third grade, Services. She also interned you a penny a day dou- The daughter of a Navajo but could see that juxtaposi- payment, or a finance Education, after all, in- with DNA People’s Legal bled for a month.” mother, Sykes was born on director in your casino. cludes the exchange of tion, the unfairness, and I Services in Tuba City, Ari- “Which team do you wish the Navajo Nation Reserva- The barrage of consumer- ideas and experiences. wanted to do something zona. to be on?” Most will sign tion in Tuba City, Arizona, ism and vulture internet Til next month, about it.” up for the first. spending most of her ear- After law school, she built sites makes this doubly sdc.www.shaynedel.com Appointed by Governor Jer- Then you should proceed ly years there and in the her expertise in the field as a important - a tool of pro- or ry Brown in 2013 to the to write out a penny a day [email protected] border town of Gallup, New staff attorney and Equal tection as well as one to California Superior Court, Mexico. Her parents di- Justice Works fellow at the Sykes is the first Native vorced when she was young California Indian Legal Ser- now and it’s hitting American ever to sit on the and her mother some- vices. She then served as a We Were Warned us hard from all Riverside court—bringing times struggled to make contract attorney on the Ju- sides.” experience and diversity to By Shayne Del Cohen ends meet while raising her. venile Defense Panel. the bench. And she’s ful- Warming hasn’t been Though it wasn’t pov- She and her family made SALIDA, Colo. (AP) — On June 23, filling that early ambition to just global, it’s been erty that stood out to Sykes 1988, a sultry day in Washington, do something about fair- Riverside their home, and all too local. Accord- as much as the sting of prej- she served as a depu- James Hansen told Congress and the ness and justice in the ing to an Associated udice. ty county counsel at River- world that global warming wasn’t ap- Press statistical analysis of 30 years of world, one case at a time. “Gallup was a kind of hard side County Office of Coun- proaching, it had already arrived. weather, ice, fire, ocean, biological and Sykes’ career in law began town with lots of alcoholism ty Counsel from 2005 to The testimony of the top NASA scien- other data, every single one of the 344 when she was an undergrad- 2013. tist, said Rice University historian climate divisions in the Lower 48 states. Douglas Brinkley, was “the opening The effects have been felt in cities from Deb Haaland, 1st Indian Woman In Congress? salvo of the age of climate change.” Atlantic City, New Jersey, where the Thirty years later, it’s clear that Hansen yearly average temperature rose 2.9 By Shayne Del Cohen and other doomsayers were right. But degrees in the past 30 years, to Yakima, Deb Haaland won the Dem- hers was a "victory for the change has been so sweeping that it Washington, where the thermometer ocratic nomination in New working people, a victory is easy to lose sight of effects large and jumped a tad more. In the middle, Des Mexico's heavily Democrat- for women and a victory for small — some obvious, others less con- Moines, Iowa, warmed by 3.3 degrees ic 1st district. The former everyone who has been side- spicuous. since 1988. state party chair beat two lined by the billionaire other candidates. class." She added: "Donald Earth is noticeably hotter, the weather South central Colorado, the climate Trump and the billionaire stormier and more extreme. Polar re- division just outside Salida, has warmed Haaland is a member of the class should consider this toms Enforcement. gions have lost billions of tons of ice; 2.3 degrees on average since 1988. Laguna Pueblo tribe. New victory a warning shot: The sea levels have been raised by trillions When she was a little girl 30 years ago, Mexico moved the country She will face Republican blue wave is coming." of gallons of water. winery marketing chief Jessica Shook one step closer to putting the Janice Arnold-Jones for the Haaland is an attorney and a seat in November. “The biggest change over the last 30 used to cross country ski from her Sali- first American Indian wom- former tribal administrator. years, which is most of my life, is that da doorstep in winter. It was that cold an in Congress. There are two Native Ameri- She was Native-American we’re no longer thinking just about the and there was that much snow. Now, In her victory speech after cans in Congress, Tom Cole vote director for Organizing future.” said Kathie Dello, a climate she has to drive about 50 miles for the primary election, Haa- and Markwayne Mullin, for America in 2012. She scientist at Oregon State University in snow that’s not on mountain tops, she land said "New Mexico both Republican men from called for elimination of the Corvallis. “Climate change is here, it’s said. made history," adding that Oklahoma. U.S. Immigration and Cus- The July 1, 2018 PAGE 12 of 16

Tribal Sports Reporter Viejas, Silent Rain Espinoza [email protected] Named All American First Team NativeSportsMedia.com Silent Rain Espinoza, a senior at Chris- tian High School in El Cajon, CA., was My primary occupation is Sports is to showcase named to the 2017 MAXPREP high school as a professional sports tribal sports activities, All American First Team for Softball. She photojournalist and pho- programs and individuals. led her team to the CIF San Diego Section tographer. D3 Championship with a 26-9-1 record. Let us help you promote Hi, I’m Keith Vasquez She posted a .560 batting average with 62 I have covered some of your pending sports and I will be the Tribal hits and scored 64 runs. Almost half her hits the most resent NFL pro- event . Sports Reporter for the were for extra bases. She had 34 RBIs with fessional football camps American Indian Report- please feel free to contact 19 doubles and 9 homeruns and stole 15 as a photojournalist. And er. me. I can be reached at bases. the Pro Bowl in 2018 and Email addresses listed I am a tribal member of NFL Combine. On April She was also selected to the All CIF first above. the San Pasqual Band of 26-27, 2018 I attended the team and was named East San Diego Coun- Mission Indians. I have NFL Draft. I want to ty Player of the Year. lived on the reservation share that experience with In the fall she will be attending the Univer- my entire life and current- you . sity of Washington which she chose over ly live there with my wife The primary focus of the Stanford and Arizona State. She has a 3.97 Congratulations Silent Rain the American and five children. American Indian Reporter GPA (Grade Point A verage) for her four Indian Reporter will be following your ca- year in high school. reer at Washington. She is a tribal member of the Viejas Band You make our people proud. God bless you of Kumeyaay Indians. Her very proud par- and keep you safe. ents are Greybuck and Mackenzie Espino-

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Vice President, Treasurer, and Secretary, each serving istrative branch of Inter Tribal Sports was created in Inter Tribal Sports two-year terms. 2009 to assist and alleviate some of the growing burden Day-to-day operations of the organization are adminis- and workload on the board, with a primary function of 40880 County Center Dr., Suite K tered from the headquarters in Temecula, California. An overseeing the day-to-day operations of the organiza- Temecula, California 92591 Executive Director oversees the staff and functions of the tion. Email Us: [email protected] administrative branch, including program management, Since its inception, Inter Tribal Sports has served an esti- Phone : 951-719-3444 public relations, and development activities. Staff work mated 3,000 youth from 22 tribal communities and cur- closely with the Board of Directors, coaches, and com- rently serves over 1,200 youth per year. munity leaders to ensure that programs and activities are Profile In addition to the three initial sports (flag football, bas- meeting the needs and expectations of the communities ketball and softball), three additional sports have been Inter Tribal Sports provides athletic opportunities and and that desired outcomes are being achieved. added: soccer (2011), volleyball (2012), and soft lacrosse values education in conjunction with cultural, physical, History (2014). mental, and spiritual development. Inter Tribal Sports began in southern California in the Inter Tribal Sports also offers a wealth of enrichment Inter Tribal Sports furnishes youth and communities with Fall of 2002 when representatives from Viejas, Barona, programs that include: cultural gatherings, sports camps, occasions to build self esteem, respect, acceptance, and and SCTCA’s North County Community Resource Cen- group outings and leadership training activities. sportsmanship through fun and positive activities, while ter recognized a need for an organized, semi-competitive developing athletic skill and forming friendships, guided youth sports league. by appropriate role models in a sound, structured program that is non-profit, volunteer-oriented, and open to A meeting was called and a few dedicated individuals all tribal youth. acted on this need and created the Inter Tribal Flag Foot- ball League. Five teams from four organizations partici- Organizational Structure pated in that inaugural season. Inter Tribal Sports is governed by a Board of Directors, Determined to keep the momentum going following the comprised of a diverse group of individuals committed to early success, those involved began planning for a youth youth interests in Tribal communities. Board representa- basketball and softball seasons. At that time, the Inter tives include educators, youth program coordinators, Tribal Flag Football League was renamed Inter Tribal recreation professionals, and other dedicated community Sports, or ITS. members. All three sports leagues were consistently offered year Most of the board members are employed by tribes or after year, with new tribes and tribal organization joining tribal consortiums and have many duties apart from their every season. roles in Inter Tribal Sports. The board consists of up to The organization operated successfully in this grass-roots two appointed representatives from each participating manner for five years. However, as the service area ex- Tribe or Tribal organization. panded, it was recognized that the more structure would The Board of Directors is responsible for providing the be necessary to accommodate the rapid growth and to overall direction of Inter Tribal Sports, including voting meet the demand for organized youth sports from the on issues such as allocation of funds and capital projects, tribal communities. formation of rules and policies, and communication with An intense two-day planning meeting was held in Febru- participating Tribal Governments and their leaders. ary 2007, at which time the Inter Tribal Sports Board of The Board of Directors meets monthly with meetings Directors was officially created and the organization hosted by member tribes and tribal organizations. drafted its mission statement, vision, and bylaws and Full board meetings are held on odd months and Execu- elected officers. tive Team meetings are held on even months. The Exec- Shortly thereafter, Inter Tribal Sports became incorpo- utive Team consists of four elected officers, President, rated and gained 501(c)(3)non-profit status. The admin- [email protected] Please Share Your Meme’s -News -Activities -Events - Funny Bone & Opinions With Us The July 1, 2018 PAGE 13 of 16

Santa Ynez American Indian Healthcare As Band of Chumash Indians A Model for Universal Healthcare Reburied “Tuqan Man” By Ernie C. Salgado Jr.

SAN MIGUEL ISLAND: The Park Service consulted the Chumash The following is an excerpt from the Wall Street Journal published on July 7, 2017. skull of an ancient man discovered in tribe and decided to excavate them. the eroding coastline of a remote “At the Indian Health Service hospital in Pine Ridge, S.D., a 57-year-old man was sent The island 120 miles west of Los home with a bronchitis diagnosis—only to die five hours later of heart failure. When a Southern California island has been Angeles and is one of the Channel patient at the federal agency’s Winnebago, Neb., facility stopped breathing, nurses re- laid to rest along with the bones un- Islands, also known as the North sponding to a “Code Blue,” found the emergency supply cart was empty, and the man earthed by researchers. American Galapagos, where climate died. In Sisseton, S.D., a high school prom queen was coughing up blood. An IHS doc- However, much of the story of the change is feared to be eating away at tor gave her cough syrup and antianxiety medication; within days she died of a blood Native American who died 10,000 the beaches and sea cliffs and wash- clot in her lung.” years ago will remain unknown. ing away cultural relics. Five of the After more than a decade of study, isles form Channel Islands National Most tribal people are very scribed bed rest and lots of plaint with the Federal Gov- the bones of the “Tuqan Man” as he Park. much aware of the quality of fluids that included Gatorade, ernment regarding the sub- was named were recently returned to Testing of the “Tuqan Man” as he healthcare provided by the root beer soda and raspberry standard healthcare at the San Miguel Island and buried by the was called according to the Chumash U.S. Government through the tea and other sugar lased Soboba Hospital. The Federa- Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indi- name for the island, took years. Ulti- Indian Health Service. Some drinks were given the green tion was asking for the im- ans that had claimed him as their mately, the scientific testing couldn’t have even experienced the light. provement of healthcare. own. determine if he was a Chumash an- misdiagnosis and have suf- After about two weeks in bed So what does the Government cestor. fered the consequences. “We made it a priority to ensure that with little sleep and lack of do? It closed the Indian Hos- our ancestor was laid to rest with a Analysis found the prehistoric re- The environment stems from energy because I had to uri- pital at Soboba leaving the proper burial.” tribal Chairman Ken- mains to be Native American with a the Governments focus on nate every few minutes and Southern California Indians neth Kahn said. “Protecting the final significant relationship to the culture quantity as opposed to quality food was tasteless. my daugh- without any health care. It resting places of our ancestors is of found on the islands for more than healthcare. In way of example ter and grand-daughter be- wasn’t until the early 70’s paramount importance.” 13,000 years, the Park Service said. doctors and other service pro- came alarmed at my condition under the Nixon administra- The skull was inadvertently discov- The Chumash was granted custody of viders are issued quotas they and man-handled me to the tion that Indian healthcare ered during an archaeology survey by “Tuqan Man” and reburied him in are expected to meet. Indian Health Clinic to see was reinstated in California. my regular doctor. researchers from the University of late May in a ceremony that included Again, these administrative However, in all fairness Gov- Oregon in 2005. singing and burning of white sage. policies stem from the Con- Long story short—my sugar ernment run healthcare has Because the remains were exposed “We’re very happy that we could lay gress to the funding agencies level was off the charts at never been successful. Anoth- and in jeopardy of being lost at sea as this man to rest.” Kahn told the re- to the Office of Management over 500. Needless to say it, er good example is the Veter- and Budgets which focus on but by the grace of God my ans Administration where the the shoreline eroded, the National porters. the quantity. They want num- diabetes was rendered under term “disaster” doesn’t ever bers as a return on the money control within a few months come close to defining it. they appropriate, bottom line and the removal of any limbs What is mind boggling is the management. was avoided as well as diabet- socialist political movement Maria Tallchief ic shock. For the Government success for universal healthcare. January 24, 1925 – April 11, 2013 is measured in numbers, I don’t mean to make light of “If you like your doctor, you quantity. Although the doctors the loss of limbs because I By Andrea Marquez can keep your doctor.” “If and other service providers know others that were not so you like your insurance plan, met legendary choreog- Tallchief was active in make ever effort to provide lucky after being admitted to you can keep it” this was rapher George Balan- promoting ballet in Chi- quality healthcare the admin- the hospital with severe flu from the President of the chine. cago. She served as di- istrative support is absent. symptoms only to wake up United States of America bare rector of ballet for the with the absence of a foot or Balanchine co-founded However, in all fairness the face lying to the American Lyric Opera of Chicago leg. what would become the healthcare administrators are people while trying to gain for most of the 1970s, New York City Ballet in only doing their job, insuring Still another heartbreaking public support for his signa- and debuted the Chicago 1946, and Tallchief be- that the clinics remain open example for our family was ture “Affordable Healthcare” came the first star of the City Ballet in 1981. by focusing on the number of with my brother. I stopped by legislation that was later company. Tallchief was honored people they provide services. his home on the Reservation branded “Obamacare.” on a Friday afternoon for a The combination The reality is that until the And currently, to make matter Elizabeth Marie "Betty" short visit, March 5, 2016 to of Balanchine's congressional evaluation cri- s even worse, the Republican TallChief (Osage) was be exact. I noticed that he difficult choreog- teria for healthcare changes led U. S. Congress can’t even an American ballerina. didn’t look to good and men- raphy and Tall- from one of quantity to quali- simply vote to repeal it. They She was considered tioned it to him. I suggested chief's passionate ty nothing is going to change. either have too many RINOS, America's first major he get into to see his doctor. dancing revolu- (Republicans in Name Only) prima ballerina, and was Yet there is hope, with the He told me that he had been tionized the bal- or Far Right Wingers (Tea the first American Indi- increasing wealth of many of to the clinic on Wednesday let. Party Folks). an to hold the rank. the gaming tribes so does and the doctor told him he had Her 1949 role in their political influence. And a touch of the flu. If you were to be inclined to Almost from birth, Tall The Firebird as such they may enlighten write a summary on how to Chief was involved in On that Saturday afternoon our congressional leaders to lose control of the U.S. House catapulted Tall- March 6, 2016, my brother, dance, starting formal bring about these changes. of Representatives and the chief to the top of Bobby stopped breathing be- lessons at age three. U.S. Senate all you would the ballet world, My most current experience cause his lungs were filled When she was eight, her have to do is document the establishing her was about four years ago. I with fluids that were caused family relocated from current political strategies of as a prima balle- had just lost my wife, on June from the pneumonia he was her birth home of Fair- the Republican Party. rina. 22, 2014 and had been feeling fax, Oklahoma, to Los suffering. a little ragged to say the least. The American people de- Angeles, California, to Her role as the Sugar- by the people of Okla- Historically, healthcare for the serve nothing short of quality advance the careers of plum Fairy in The Nut- homa with multiple stat- I went to the clinic and the American Indian people has healthcare—not Socialism. her and her younger cracker transformed the ues and an honorific doctor I preferred was on va- been lacking since its incep- sister, Marjorie. ballet from obscure to day. She was inducted cation so I was handed off to tion. A good example is the One thing you can say about America's most popular. another doctor. The handed Soboba hospital disaster from the Democrats is that they are At age 17, she moved to in the National Women's She traveled the world, off doctor’s, with whom I was 1927 to 1947. consistent in their Socialist New York City in Hall of Fame and re- becoming the first not confident with to begin agenda. “A chicken in every search of a spot with a ceived a National Medal During the 30’s and 40’s, the American to perform in with diagnosis was that I was pot and …” was coined by a major ballet company, of Arts. In 1996, Tall- Mission Indian Federation Moscow's Bolshoi Thea- suffering for the flu and pre- another socialist leader in and, at the urging of her chief received a Kenne- filled complaint upon com- ter. Germany. superiors, took the name dy Center Honor for Maria Tallchief. She She made regular ap- lifetime achievements. spent the next five years pearances on American Her life has been the Please Support our Advertisers with the Ballet Russe de TV before she retired in subject of multiple doc- Monte Carlo, where she 1966. After retiring umentaries and biog- from dance, raphies HUD 184 Tribal Home Loans Teresa Spraggs Veteran Home Loans - Senior Loan Consultant Re—Financing Confidential— Personal New American Funding Private Consultation SPECIAL PHONE LINE Call This Very

NMLS# 273502 The July 1, 2018 PAGE 14 of 16 San Pasqual Indian Reservation Labor of Love By Gary P. Taylor she took on the challenge of collecting the photographs of the 232 Ameri- can Indians and Alaskan Natives that were killed or MIA in Viet Nam. She is still having some difficulty locating photographs of many of the Warriors named on the adjacent list. She is asking for anyone that has or knows of anyone that has a photograph Janna Hoehn currently lives in of any of the Warriors listed to On the second day of May 2018, killing more than five million charged up a hill alone March 9, Hawaii and is a former resident contact her at the email address a delegation of South Korean soldiers and civilians on the Ko- 1951, in the face of enemy fire. As of Hemet, CA. below: citizens arrived on the San rean Peninsula until an armistice noted on the History website: Janna became involved in the neverforgot- Pasqual Indian Reservation. was declared in November of “Harvey tossed grenades into the Viet Nam Memorial Education [email protected] The six individuals were there to 1953. first enemy pillbox he got to, kill- Center Project in 2014 in her present the tribe with a medal During the war, Native Ameri- ing those inside. Then he advanced adopted State of Hawaii with the Her dedication doesn’t stop with and certificate in recognition of cans suffered casualties at a on the next entrenchment and dis- collection of photographs of the the collection of the photos. In the service of Native Americans much higher rate than other eth- patched all five occupants with his Native Hawaiians that lost their way of example, Joseph Pink was not listed as an American Indian who fought in the Korean War nic groups. But Native M1 carbine. lives or were Missing in Action and because she knew Joe in high more than six decades ago. during the Viet Nam War. Americans also received three school she gathered the evidence Tribal Chairman Alan Lawson Medal of Honor awards, includ- Because of her growing up on of his tribal affiliation to insure accepted the award on behalf of ing one for Mitchell Red Cloud Hemet and going to school with his name was listed. the tribe. Lawson then invited Jr., a Ho-Chunk who was killed many of the American Indians several other veterans attending in action during the war. the ceremony at the Tribal Hall to stand with him next to the South Korean delegation. Nearly 10,000 Native Americans served in the Korean War from 1950-53, including more than 700 who were killed, wounded or unaccounted for. During the The men of Company C eventual- presentation, Park Young-du ex- ly joined Harvey, only to watch pressed “the deep gratitude of their commander charge the next myself, my family and the people machine gun nest. He single- of South Korea for the sacrifice handedly wiped out gunners in of Native Americans who fought another fortification while taking a for our freedom.” The 25-year-old United States bullet to the chest.” “We remember what was done, Army corporal was posthumously These are the things remembered and we will never forget,” Young- awarded the Medal of Honor for by Park Young-du, and why he and du said. He and the other mem- heroic actions “above and beyond his delegation paid tribute to Na- bers of the delegation shook the the call of duty” near Chonghyon, tive American veterans half a hands of every veteran in the North Korea, on November 5, world away from South Korea room before leaving, bowing 1950. Veterans Memorial Education Center gracefully before each of the ag- Red Cloud single-handedly held  ing warriors. off Chinese forces despite being In 2003, after some years of lob- en's Memorial and the Memorial The ceremony was a brief but shot eight times, at one point or- bying, the National Park Service Plaque. emotional reminder of the still- dering his men to tie him to a tree and the Vietnam Veterans Me- The center will also provide bio- simmering remnants of the Kore- because he was too weak to stand morial Fund won permission graphical details on and photo- an War. by himself. from Congress to build the Vet- graphs of many of the 58,000 erans Education Center at The On June 25, 1950, the war began And there was Raymond Harvey, a names listed on the Wall as well Wall. when some 75,000 soldiers from Chickasaw Army captain who as the more than 6,600 service the North Korean People’s Army The two-story 37,000-square- members killed since 2001 poured across the 38th parallel, foot, Education Center, located fighting the War on Terrorism. the boundary between the Soviet belowground just west of the The $115-million museum will -backed Democratic People’s Maya Lin-designed memorial, be jointly operated by the Park Republic of Korea to the north highlights the history of the Vi- Service and the Funds. Ground- and the pro-Western Republic of etnam War and the multiple de- breaking for the project occurred Korea to the south, according to sign competitions and artworks in November 2012 with the cen- the History website. The war which make up the Vietnam Vet- ter expected to open in 2020. raged for three years, eventually erans Memorial, Vietnam Wom- American Indians & Alaskan Native Veterans

Proposed sculptor for the Veterans Memorial

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LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Ameri- including "submission to all en- announced last year that it would can Indian tribes that say they forcement," to obtain a license to build and manage a commercial have been cut out of California's grow or sell marijuana. Any ap- cannabis company on tribal lands, legal marijuana market have plication must include a waiver of nurturing plants, manufacturing raised the possibility of going "sovereign immunity," a sort of products and distributing them their own way by establishing pot legal firewall that protects tribal across the state. businesses outside the state- interests. The tribe, the Los Coyotes Band regulated system that is less than Without state licenses, businesses of Cahuilla and Cupeno Indians, two months old. cannot take part in the legal state would get an ownership stake, The tribes floated the idea of set- pot market. California has over jobs and 40 percent of the profits. ting up rival farms and sales 100 federally recognized tribes, GB Sciences would get income shops on reservations after con- the most of any state, and esti- for its marijuana research and a cluding that rules requiring them mates of the number either grow- foothold in the largest legal pot to be licensed by the state would ing and selling pot or eager to do market in the U.S. strip them of authority over their so varies, from a handful to over But the projected $8 million pro- own lands and their right to self- 20. ject is on hold, with the status of governance. Unlike those that have prospered tribes in the pot market unclear. and elsewhere, just like anybody but reaching a deal in the Legisla- The possibility of the tribes from casino gambling, some are else," said Paul Chavez, former ture could take the remainder of Issues involving sovereignty breaking away from the state-run in struggling rural areas and chairman of the Bishop Paiute the year. touch a sensitive subject for system is one more challenge for would welcome a new source of tribes, and they see the predica- tribe. "Everyone agrees conceptually California as it attempts to trans- cash to improve schools and pave ment with marijuana as part of a The dispute in California differs there should be an even playing form its longstanding medicinal roads. history of exploitation. from another legal pot state, field, a level playing field," said and illegal marijuana markets After long-running negotiations Washington, where seven tribes state Assemblyman Rob Bonta, a The state rule "harkens back to into a unified, multibillion-dollar between tribes and state officials have marijuana compacts with Democrat at the center of the the end of the 19th century ... industry. failed to produce an agreement the state and others are in negoti- negotiations in Sacramento. when federal and state policies For tribes to participate in the before broad legal sales began ations or awaiting the governor's favored extermination or forced state-run market, "they have to Jan. 1, the California Native In addition to the problems in approval. The compacts allow assimilation of California tribes," give up their rights to act as gov- American Cannabis Association Sacramento, tribes are facing tribal marijuana businesses to the tribal group wrote. ernments, with regard to canna- warned state officials that tribes uncertainty at the federal level. participate in the legal system, --- bis," said Mark Levitan, a tribal "may engage in commercial can- Earlier this year, Attorney Gen- such as selling tribe-grown pot to attorney. nabis activities through our own eral Jeff Sessions lifted an Obama Associated Press writers Gene retailers off the reservation. Johnson in Seattle and Kathleen At issue are legally thorny ques- inherent sovereign authority." -era policy that kept federal au- In California, the tribes are circu- Foody in Denver contributed to tions about who governs whom, If tribes choose to step away from thorities from cracking down on lating a proposal that calls for the this report. taxation and the intersection of California's market, "the state the marijuana trade in states governor to strike agreements state marijuana laws with tribes will have no jurisdiction to en- where the drug is legal, which --- with them. Those pacts would that the federal government rec- force its cannabis laws and regu- also guided enforcement on tribal allow them to participate in the Michael R. Blood is a member of ognizes as sovereign nations lations on tribal lands," the group lands. legal market, while the state AP's marijuana beat team. Follow within the U.S. said in a sharply worded letter to The shifting ground has put a would recognize a tribe's him at www.twitter.com/ Democratic Gov. Jerry Brown's chill over development plans - Under regulations issued last "exclusive authority" to regulate MichaelRBloodAP . administration in December. including in an isolated stretch of year, California would retain full commercial marijuana activity on eastern San Diego County. control over licensing. Tribes Tribes "just want to be able to do its lands. would have to follow state rules, business in the state of California Nevada-based GB Sciences Inc. Tribes are eager for a settlement,

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