VOLUME XI ISSUE 9 September 30 , 2016

Reno-Sparks Celebrates Land Transfers

Nevada Native Nations Land Act Awaiting President’s signature

Calling it the greatest legislation will add land to their Lands Act gives the Reno- development for today’s reservations which will be put Sparks Indian Colony control generation, the Reno-Sparks to beneficial use for housing, of 13,434 conjoining acreage Indian Colony Chairman Arlan economic development and to its Hungry Valley land base. D. Melendez expressed delight cultural activities. The Senators Reid and Heller as the Colony awaits President Chairman Melendez whole- navigated S.1436 through the Barack Obama affixing his heartily agrees. Senate Indian Affairs Commit- signature to the Native “Currently, we are completely tee on October 21, 2015 and to Nations Lands Act. landlocked,” Chairman Melendez Senate passage on April 14, “All parties in the local and said. “We cannot build one more 2016. Nevada Congressmen surrounding areas will benefit house on our original 20 acres.” Mark Amodei, Joe Heck, and from this legislation,” Chairman However, Chairman Melendez Cresent Hardy introduced the Melendez said. believes housing is just one of House companion (H.R.2733), Last week, Congress voted many benefits the transfer and navigated it to House- to approve H.R. 2455. This of land provides. passage on June 7, 2016. federal law will transfer about The Nevada Native Nations Continued on page 54 71,000 acres of land that is currently under federal control to six Indian Tribes. The tribes have been working with Nevada’s Congressional delegation for four years on this legislation. The idea for this transfer commenced when Congressman Mark Amodei brought Indian Affairs Subcommittee Chairman Don Young to Nevada and the tribes discussed with Amodei and Young their need for more land. The coalition of tribes in Nevada have some of the From Mountain Peak to Mountain Peak — The Nevada Native Nations Lands Act smallest land bases in Indian will return just over 13,000 acres of land to the Reno-Sparks Indian Colony’s land base in Hungry Valley. country and this important With the additional acreages, the RSIC will develop and implement a land use plan for the area. 2 Deadlines, Mailing List Important OCTOBER dates The Camp News Profile 6 Numa (Paiute) Language Class, 34 Reservation Rd., Multipurpose Rm., 6 p.m. Started in the early 1980s, Native American Musical “Something Inside is Broken,” Grand Sierra, 7 p.m. The Camp News is the 7 Native Art Classes, Behavioral Health Division, 9 a.m. monthly publication for the NIEA Pow Wow, Grand Sierra, Gourd Dance - 5:30 p.m., Grand Entry 7 p.m. Reno-Sparks Indian Colony 10 Life Skills Group, RSTHC Behavioral Health Division, 1 p.m. community. The newsletter 11 Pow Wow Club, Hungry Valley Lower Level, 6 p.m. is produced monthly out Newe () Language Class, RSIC Library, 6 p.m. of the RSIC Public 12 Operation Vaccination: Get Your Flu Shoot, RSTHC practice drill, 1-3 p.m. Relations Department and General Tribal Council Meeting, Hungry Valley Rec Center, 6 p.m. duplicated and distributed 13 Numa (Paiute) Language Class, 34 Reservation Rd., Multipurpose Rm., 6 p.m. by RSIC Administration Front Office. 14 Native Art Classes, Behavioral Health Division, 9 a.m. Fall Fest Craft Fair, 34 Reservation Rd., 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. SEND US YOUR NEWS 15 Fall Fest Craft Fair, 34 Reservation Rd., 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. The deadline for all print Native Youth Food & Ag Summit: Cultural Sharing Dance/ Demonstrations, submissions to be consid- Hungry Valley Gym 8 p.m. ered for publication in The 17 Enrollment Advisory, Enrollment Office, 5:30 p.m. Camp News is 5 p.m., the Executive Health Board meeting, RSTHC, 5:30 p.m. second Thursday of every 18 Commodity Distribution, Senior Center month. 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3 Get Your Flu Shot Free, Help Emergency Planning Health Center, Emergency Staff prepare for disaster with practice drill

If you want to get your exercise at the health center Safety, the Washoe County annual flu shot and help the since leaders of the Reno- Citizen Core, the Nevada State Reno-Sparks Tribal Health Sparks Indian Colony (RSIC) Medical Reserve Corps, and Center staff, please consider and officials from the Washoe an area Community Emergen- being part of Operation County Health District signed cy Response Team (CERT) Vaccination on Wednesday a Memorandum of Understand- will be assisting with Operation On that date, between 1-3 ing in May. Vaccination. p.m., the health center, RSIC This historic MOU designated The drill will be based on a emergency staff, and the the ’s health center as a detailed exercise plan which Washoe Health District will site for inoculations during was developed by RSTHC simulate an emergency any public health emergencies. Emergency Response Coordi- epidemic drill using the RSTHC Such regional partnership nator Daniel Thayer and as a Point of Dispensing (a increases infrastructure and Washoe Health District POD) to vaccinate as many resource sharing for the Stephen Shipman. Under the people as possible. distribution of medications plan, the RSTHC staff is This training will help the should a catastrophic event looking to give up to 150 RSTHC staff prepare for future happen. patients his/her flu shot each emergencies, and should you The expert staff, the state-of- hour. chose to participate, you will be the art facility and its conven- Other RSIC emergency and given a free flu shot without ient location make the RSTHC health care divisions—tribal making an appointment. an ideal POD. police, public works, public For RSIC employees whom Furthermore, PODs can relations and emergency are not already RSTHC quickly provide massive num- services—provided feedback patients, or for non-Native bers of life-saving medications for the exercise overview, too. American employees who wish to large numbers of people If you have questions about to get inoculated, please bring during emergencies. getting your flu shot, please your employee id to the health Additionally PODS must be contact patient registration center as you must present set up in neighborhoods and at 329-5162. your employee ID to get a flu community centers that people If you have questions about shot. can get to easily. the training drill, please contact Operation Vaccination will be Besides county and tribal Danny Thayer at 329-5162. the first collaborative training personnel, the Nevada Public

OPERATION VACCINATION On Wednesday, October 12, 1-3 pm the RSTHC will run a Point of Dispensing (POD) Exercise. Get your flu shot & help the Reno-Sparks Tribal Health Center staff with a practice drill.

For more information, contact Danny Thayer, the RSTHC Emergency Response Coordinator at (775) 329-5162.

4 5 U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Meets With Native Leaders

Initiative to fight prescription pill addiction in Indian Country calls for national help

With orders from President Tribal Health Center, that the in different locations, sometimes Barack Obama to go on a fact- Department of Agriculture can thousands of miles apart, using finding trip, last month, Tom assist with the construction two-way voice and visual com- Vilsack, the of buildings which can be used munication. Secretary Secretary of Agriculture, met as treatment facilities, recovery Vilsack says that telemedicine with several American Indian centers, and transitional could include treatment leaders for their insight about housing. for patients fighting addictions. the fight in Indian Country The former governor of Iowa, Nevada is the fourth state against drug addiction. Secretary Vilsack added that Vilsack has visited since May “There is not a clear the USDA also has special in which he has brought connection between agriculture programs to help tribes and together community stake- and opioid abuse,” said Arlan other rural communities to build holders to address the opioid D. Melendez, one of the 11 the physical structures needed crisis. tribal leaders asked to join for internet access. Secretary After his roundtable Vilsack during his trip Vilsack emphasized that a lot discussion at the RSTHC which to Nevada. “But it is clear, of tribes, especially those included area tribal chairman, Secretary Vilsack wants to find in remote areas, are looking Indian health care experts, creative ways to help Indian to use the internet to connect addiction and recovery Country with its infrastructure physicians and patients. professionals as well as and with funding for programs Telemedicine, which requires interested RSTHC staff, that will stop drug addiction.” a satellite or a computer, is the Secretary Vilsack and According to Secretary practice of medicine when the Chairman Melendez held a Vilsack his office primarily doctor and patient are Continued on page 8 provides leadership on food, agriculture, natural resources, rural development, nutrition, and related issues using the best available science, and effective management. However, since Secretary Vilsack also serves as the chair of the White House Rural Council and because he knows first-hand the chaos drug addiction can cause, Secretary Vilsack is an ideal person to lead the president’s nation- wide initiative to fight opioid addiction. Secretary Vilsack explained to the tribal leaders and another 25 people in the Nationwide Epidemic — US Secretary of Agriculture, Vilsack who also serves as the chair audience at the Reno-Sparks of the White House Rural Council, recently visited the Reno-Sparks Tribal Health Center to collect infor- mation from tribal leaders and other experts on prescription drug abuse addiction. Photo By Kelly Clark 6 7 Continued from page 6 Veronica Domingues- press conference. Gephart, who is the director While speaking to the press, of the behavioral health Secretary Vilsack outlined four department at the RSTHC, said areas of focus: prevention, that in Indian Country, opioid treatment, criminal justice dependency is often linked reform and economic develop- to depression and anxiety ment. among young people. "We need to give our people “What we have found is that fighting addiction a transition," often times the youth are says Secretary Vilsack, "A way suffering a lot from identity of getting strong, of building issues,” Domingues-Gephart resistance, if you will." said. “These emotional issues The President's budget is can eventually lead to sub- calling for more than 1.1 billion stance and opioid abuse as a dollars to support states, like coping mechanism.” Nevada, fighting opioid abuse. More data from the CDC Vilsack says already a $94 supports Domingues-Gephart’s million grant will help build or Government-To-Government — statements. Chairman Arlan D. Melendez guided US Agri- Throughout the U.S., over expand 271 treatment facilities culture Secretary Tom Vlasack through the across the nation. That's on top Reno-Sparks Tribal Health Center. 1,000 people are treated of millions more to help make in emergency departments drugs treating overdose more units, low academic success, for misusing prescription available. and high unemployment led opioids every single day. Vilsack also called for more many Native Americans to feel Two years ago, 10,500 transitional housing and drug hopeless. individuals died from a heroin courts to get people long term “That despair often leads to overdose which was a 26 treatment other than prison. addiction,” said Monty Williams, percent increase from 2013. Finally, economic develop- the director of the Statewide Over 9 million children in the ment, he says will provide hope Native American Coalition. U.S., live with a parent or other for the people, which RSIC According to a report from adult who uses illegal drugs. Tribal Chairman Arlan Melen- the Office of National Drug Even more alarming, the dez agrees. Control Policy, one in five National Alliance for Drug "Creating jobs and small American Indians 12 years and Endangered Children believes business development—," older have used illicit drugs. the numbers in Indian Country Chairman Melendez said, Indian Health Services are worse. "those type of things will give recently reported that the rate “Opioid addiction is such a people the sense of empower- of drug-related deaths among serious problem that it is ment, so that they can take American Indian and Alaska impacting and affecting people their rightful place in Native Native people is almost twice in every state of the country,” American communities." that of the general population. Secretary Vilsack said. “… During the round table, The Centers for Disease opioid abuse is an equal several of the Native leaders Control and Prevention (CDC), opportunity killer and we echoed Chairman Melendez’s indicates that death from know that opioids are the sentiments. prescription opioid overdose introductory drug. Eighty They shared stories which among American Indian percent of all heroin users indicated that a bleak future increased almost four-fold begin their use with opioids.”

because of dysfunctional family from 1999 to 2013. Continued on page 12

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Local Paiute Tribes, Vets File Lawsuit Against Nevada

Natives demand equal access to ballot box for 2016 general election

Reno, Nev. – Two tribes, the to hear the voting rights lawsuit. with a mission of advancing Pyramid Lake Paiutes and the In early August, the two tribes equality at the ballot box across Walker River Paiutes, along had submitted written requests Indian Country. with three Native American to Nevada Secretary of State As it stands, Pyramid Lake Veterans are suing the State Barbara Cegavske, Washoe Paiute voters must make one of Nevada, Washoe County and County Registrar Luanne trip to register and one trip Mineral County for each Cutler, and Mineral County to early vote which adds up of those government’s refusal Clerk-Treasurer Chris Nepper to 192 miles total. For Walker to create and staff on- requesting equal access to the River Paiutes, one trip reservation, in-person voter ballot box for their tribal to register, and one trip to early registration sites, and on- members. vote equals 140 miles total. reservation, in-person early According to Bret Healy, a The basis of the suit is voter voting sites for the 2016 general consulate for Four Directions, disenfranchisement of a election. the tribes made reasonable, low protected class under the Civil “We’re a rural community and cost requests of Washoe Rights Act. The plaintiffs some of the tribal members (approximately $5,500) and including Native American don’t have the resources to of Mineral (approximately veterans Johnny Williams, Jr, travel the round trip distance,” $3,500) counties to provide Robert James, and Ralph said Vinton Hawley, Chairman voters equal access to voting Burns— argue that a lack of the Pyramid Lake Paiute. “A during elections. of access to voter registration lot of our tribal members are Four Directions is a not-for- and polling places on the elderly and they are not able to profit organization based on the reservation has hampered drive, plus they don’t have the Red Bud Sioux Reservation Native American turnout. funds to purchase gas and go Continued on page 12 back and forth.” Currently PLP members travel 96 miles round-trip and WRP members travel 70 miles round- trip to their respective county seats for voter registration and early voting. Simply put, the tribes are requesting voter registration satellite sites as well as early polling and Election Day voting sites. The tribes filed a federal lawsuit under the Voting Rights Act alleging voter disenfran- chisement of a protected group. Within two days of the filing, Federal Judge Miranda Du set Equal Access — Native Americans at several nearby reservations do not have the same access to a 9 a.m. Oct. 4 hearing date at voter registration, early voting or polling places. The Pyramid Lake and Walker River Paiute tribes have the federal courthouse in Reno filed a lawsuit against the State of Nevada, plus Washoe and Mineral counties.

11 Continued from page 11 Walker River Tribal Chairman Healy said that historically, Bobby Sanchez shared a Native American registration similar assessment of the and voter turnout is low, mainly challenges his tribal members due to access and other face when tring to vote. barriers. Chairman Sanchez said that “Again and again, public there has been fundamental officials refuse equality discrimination against Native for Native voters,” said OJ Americans for decades, Semans, executive director making some Natives weary of Four Directions. “It is of leaving their tribal lands.

unconstitutional and illegal The Right to Vote — Many people walk “A lot of our people need the to provide only one or two to their polling places to vote, but for Native transportation and we need to ways for Native voters to par- Americans, casting a ballot can often mean be comfortable,” Chairman traveling long distances to be part of the process. ticipate while providing 15 or Sanchez said. “If we had our more ways for Anglos to vote.” Paiute Tribe’s requests were own polling place here, that The tribes sent letters in early valid and that cost is not an would make a big difference.” August to the counties as well issue, rather that the request is Chairman Hawley said that as the secretary of state’s of- logistically unfeasible so close his tribal members are just fice outlining their requests. to the election. standing up for their constitu- The Pyramid Lake Paiutes Mineral County Clerk- tional rights. want eight days of voter Treasurer Chris Nepper agreed "We're being vocal because registration, early voting saying that the request had we think we're really getting an from Oct. 22 through Nov. 4, merit, but also cited logistical unfair shot when it comes to and an Election Day site, all issues as well as cost for deny- elections." located in Nixon. The Walker ing the claim. Semans believes the facts River Paiute Tribe requested “There’s a time where you can favor the tribes. six days of voter registration request certain things "Nixon, Nevada is a 96-mile and early voting from Oct. 22 to be happening in the election round trip from the Washoe through Nov. 4, all located like polling places,” Nepper told County Registrar's office, in Schurz. the Reno-Gazette Journal. “This Incline Village is 75 miles,” The counties denied their came in just a few weeks ago Semans said. “Incline Village requests, citing the short time and literally we’re just two has an early vote sight. frame before the upcoming months away from the general Pyramid Lake does not." election. Washoe County election. There was just no way Editor’s Note: Registrar Luanne Cutler we could accommodate this See more on: Four Directions, agreed that the Pyramid Lake quickly.” Inc. at fourdirectionsvote.com

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In addition to outlining the in her life for five or six years, to hear, is these current latest harrowing statistics where she was hospitalized a situations where either families about drug addiction, Secre- couple of times and even do not acknowledge they need tary Vilsack also shared his attempted suicide.” help, or when they do own experience. Mercifully, Secretary Vilsack acknowledge it, there is no one “When I was young, my mom said that his mother turned her there to provide the help and struggled mightily with life around, primarily because the assistance needed.” addiction,” Secretary Vilsack there were people to help her. Secretary Vilsack’s visit to said. I saw a downward spiral “What is painful for me the RSTHC was his first 12 13 Chairman Receives Two Lifetime Achievement Awards Melendez recognized for economic development, healthcare advocacy

Reno-Sparks Indian Colony’s Tribal Chairman Arlan D. What other leaders are saying about Chairman Melendez: Melendez was presented “Chairman Melendez has provided over 25 years of stability and leadership with two lifetime achievement for his tribe. His leadership at the local level has transcended across this na- awards by two different tion with his participation on national boards and commissions, bringing organizations in September. awareness to critical tribal issues. I congratulate Chairman Melendez on this The Native American Finance richly deserved recognition.” Officers Association (NAFOA) –Sherry Rupert, Executive Director of the Nevada Indian Commission and the National Indian Health Board (NIHB) will each “Arlan Melendez has been a transformational leader not just for Reno Sparks, but for all of Indian Country. His work embodies NCAI’s mission, and we have publically honor Chairman benefitted from his steadfast and visionary leadership for many years. Arlan Melendez for his significant has been a strong friend and mentor, and his passion for advancing the rights contributions to their respective of his tribe and all of Indian Country has been a model for me personally.” national organizations. –Jacqueline Pata, Executive Director, National Congress of American Indians During its 9th Annual Lifetime " Achievement Awards Lunch- “Chairman Melendez has been an important figure in the Reno community for a quarter century. His legacy will be marked by his important work in the leg- eon, the NAFOA recognized islature and advocacy for Indian people and tribal communities across the the distinguished achievements U.S., in particular our region. On behalf of the Reno City Council, I congratu- of Chairman Melendez. The late him on this impressive, well-deserved achievement.” prestigious NAFOA Lifetime –Hillary Schieve, Mayor of the City of Reno Achievement Award is given to an Indian Country leader “I want to congratulate Chairman Arlan Melendez on his prestigious recogni- tions, as they are truly well deserved. Chairman Melendez is truly a lifetime who has made significant leader for the Reno-Sparks Indian Colony having served for 25-years, and has contributions to tribal economic made a difference in the quality of life for our Native American community. I development throughout the am proud to call him a friend and grateful for his leadership and service to our state and tribe.” span of his or her career. –Geno Martini, Mayor of the City of Sparks Continued on page 54 “The City of Reno is fortunate to have Chairman Melendez as a friend and neighbor. Chairman Melendez's leadership has been paramount for the Reno- Sparks Indian Colony. His voice and dedication has led the way for many in the community and I am privileged to have the opportunity to collaborate with him to better serve the region.” –Oscar Delgado, Vice-Mayor of the City of Reno

“Chairman Melendez serves as an example of how Native leaders can protect the future of Indian Country by investing in the most precious resource we have - our youth. By being a strong and constant advocate, and providing support to Native organizations and Native communities, Chairman Melendez has been working for over 25 years to ensure Native communities have control over the lives and destiny of their people.” –Ahniwake Rose, National Indian Education Association Executive Director

Chairman Arlan D. Melendez

14 Important Voting Information: Deadlines, Date

General Election to include presidential vote will be held Nov. 8

The deadline to register The office hours are Monday - person (Registrar of Voters to vote in the general election Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. The Office only) by mail or with an outside telephone number is: 328-3670 Oct. 22 - Early voting begins agency is Oct. 8. Important dates to know Nov. 1 - Last day to request an To register in person go Oct. 8 - Last day to register absentee ballot to the Registrar of Voters Office to vote by mail or with any out- Nov. 4 - Last day to vote early located at 1001 E. Ninth St., side agency. Nov. 8 - General Election Day Building A, 1st floor, Reno. Oct. 18 - Last day to register in

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16 Federal Social Security Program Turns 81-Years-old

National program helps elders, disabled plan for their future

Look who’s over the hill! In August, we celebrated the 81st anniversary of Social Security. Although Social Security’s overall structure remains the same, it is impossible to over- look the changes in the economy and advancements in technology that made it necessary to transform our programs into what they are today. In 1935, the United States President Franklin Delano Roosevelt signed the Social Security Act, which gave birth Monthly Money — Started in 1935 as part of the New Deal under President Franklin D. Roosevelt, to Social Security, (almost) as Social Security was originally intended to curb the growing rate of poverty within the country’s elder population. Today, 60 million Americans collect monthly Social Security benefits. File Photo we know it today. The program was created primarily as a response to the traveling to field offices may be Following is a list of a few growing rate of poverty within difficult. of the services currently the elderly population. Choosing when to retire is an available from the convenience Today, Social Security has important decision. of your computer. Online you come a long way from 1940, At www.socialsecurity.gov/ can: when Ida May Fuller became estimator you can get an o Request a replacement Social the first person to receive a estimate of your future benefit Security or Medicare card benefit check. amount. o Apply for Social Security Last year alone, almost 60 You can use “what if” scenari- benefits million people received Social os to see how your benefit o Get your Social Security Security benefits. amounts will change with differ- Statement The number of beneficiaries ent retirement dates and future o Appeal a decision is growing daily, and Social earnings estimates. o Find out if you qualify Security is developing ways With 37 percent of the for benefits to make conducting business American workforce teleworking o Estimate your future benefits with us easier and more secure. and almost 70 percent of o Get your SSI & Medicare With several services Americans doing most of their verification letter available online, including “My shopping online, we have For more information visit: Social Security,” you might evolved into a society www.socialsecurity.gov/ never have to visit a field office. of convenience. myaccount . This is especially beneficial Not to be outdone, like a hip grandma, Social Security has Submitted by RSIC Housing Director for the aging community or Tom Dressler in conjunction with the those living in remote areas, as adapted to the times. San Francisco Region Social Security Administration Public Affairs Specialist

17 Internal Revenue Service Warns of Phone Scams

Callers make requests for fake tax payments, RSIC members targeted

WASHINGTON DC — The The IRS reminds taxpayers law-enforcement groups Internal Revenue Service (IRS) that any request to settle a tax to have you arrested for not is warned taxpayers to stay bill by putting money on any paying. vigilant against an increase form of gift card is a clear -Demand that you pay taxes of IRS impersonation scams indication of a scam. without giving you the in the form of automated calls Some examples of the varied opportunity to question or and new tactics from scammers tactics seen recently are: appeal the amount they say demanding tax payments -Demanding payment for a you owe. sometimes with iTunes and “Federal Student Tax.” -Require you to use a specific other gift cards. See IR-2016-81. payment method for your The IRS has seen an -Demanding immediate tax taxes, such as a prepaid increase in “robo-calls” where payment for taxes owed debit card, gift card or wire scammers leave urgent on an iTunes or other type transfer. callback requests through the of gift card -Ask for credit or debit card phone telling taxpayers to call -Soliciting W-2 information numbers over the phone. back to settle their “tax bill.” from payroll and human These fake calls generally resources professionals. If you get a phone call from claim to be the last warning See IR-2016-34. someone claiming to be from before legal action is taken. -“Verifying” tax return the IRS and asking for money Once the victim calls back, information over the phone. and you don’t owe taxes, here the scammers may threaten See IR-2016-40. is what you should do: to arrest, deport or revoke the -Pretending to be from the tax -Do not give out any driver’s license of the victim if preparation industry. information. Hang they don’t agree to pay. See IR-2016-28 up immediately. “It used to be that most -Contact TIGTA to report of these bogus calls would Since these bogus calls can the call. Use their “IRS come from a live-person. take many forms and Impersonation Scam Scammers are evolving and scammers are constantly Reporting” web page or call using more and more changing their strategies, 800-366-4484. technology in an effort to reach knowing the telltale signs is the -Report it to the Federal the largest number of victims best way to avoid becoming a Trade Commission. Use the possible,” said John Koskinen, victim. “FTC Complaint Assistant” an IRS Commissioner. “Tax- Taxpayers should know that on FTC.gov. Please add payers should remain alert the IRS will never: “IRS Telephone Scam” for the surge of phone scams, -Call to demand immediate in the notes. and watch for clear warning payment over the phone, If you think you might owe signs as these scammers nor will the agency call taxes, call the IRS directly at; change tactics.” about taxes owed without 800-829-1040. In the latest trend, IRS imper- first having mailed you a sonators are demanding bill. payments on iTunes and other -Threaten to immediately gift cards. bring in local police or other

18 President Obama Signs NATIVE Act

Legislation will boost Indian Country tribal tourism economic, cultural development

Washington, DC - Last week, ing sectors of U.S. economic between tribal communities and President Barack Obama development and job creation,” federal agencies by implement- signed S. 1579, the Native Rupert said. ing efficient data collection, American Tourism and In fact, international tourism building tourism infrastructure, Improving Visitor Experience to Indian Country grew 181 increasing tourism revenues, (NATIVE) Act. percent from 2007 to 2015, and creating jobs. “This is an incredibly resulting in $8.6 billion in direct The legislation was supported important day for Indian spending, according to U.S. by over a dozen national and Country tourism, the beginning Department of Commerce. regional organizations includ- of an important collaboration "This law will empower native ing: AIANTA, the U.S. Travel between the federal, tribal and communities to tell their own Association (USTA), and the nonprofit sectors to strengthen stories and build their own Inter-Tribal Council of the Five and grow cultural heritage economic opportunities, said Civilized Tribes of Oklahoma. tourism in the U.S.," said Hawaii Senator Brian Schatz. “It will strengthen Indian Sherry L. Rupert, American "Visitors are increasingly Country economic develop- Indian Alaska Native Tourism seeking out a historically rich ment, cultural sustainability and Association (AIANTA) Board travel experience, and there is accelerate the progress tribes President. “This will forever nothing more unique than the have made in international and change tribal access to the No. cultural tourism experience our domestic tourism,” said Rupert, 1 industry in Nevada—tourism.” native communities provide." who is also the Executive The Act requires the The NATIVE Act will provide Director of the Nevada Indian Departments of Commerce, the American Indian, Alaska Native Commission. Interior, and other Federal and Native Hawaiian communi- According to the National agencies with recreational ties with access to resources Travel and Tourism Office, travel or tourism functions and technical assistance overseas travelers who visit to update their management needed to build sustainable Indian Country stay in the plans and tourism initiatives recreational and cultural travel U.S. longer, visit more cities to include Indian tribes, tribal and tourism infrastructure and and states, use more domestic organizations, and Native capacity in order to spur travel options, and visit more Hawaiian organizations. economic development and National Parks, small towns, “Tourism in the United States create good jobs. museums, and cultural and eth- and in Indian Country is one As a whole, the NATIVE Act nic heritage sites in comparison of the largest and fastest grow- facilitates collaboration to all other overseas visitors.

19 Another Perspective: Bringing Context to DAPL Citizen journalist researches issue, speaks to protector from RSIC

By Andrea Figueroa Standing Rock, N.D. ­­ The North Dakota Access Pipeline (NDAP) is a project that proposes the building of an underground pipe to transport crude oil and gasoline. Accord- ing to the project’s official website, DAPipeline.com, it is an “approximate 1,172-mile, 30 -inch diameter pipeline,” which is meant to connect “Bakken and Three Forks production areas in North Dakota to Patoka, Ill.” Water Protectors — Since April, thousands of Native Americans have traveled to Sacred Stone Three-point-seven billion Camp near Cannon Ball River next to the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe to show solidarity against the Dakota dollars have gone into this Access Pipeline. Three federal departments—the Department of Justice, the Department of Army and the project, in the hopes that it not Department of the Interior ordered work to stop near the camp while the project’s previous decisions are reviewed in conjunction with the National Environmental Policy Act, federal and tribal consultation takes only improves the way North place. Plus, these departments announced their support for all Americans to assemble and speak freely, Dakota transports oil, but also while denouncing violent or destructive action. Photo by Bucky Harjo create jobs, as “millions of hours” of manpower will be line, has also hired private Water Authority. The idea was needed to build it. This is security which unleashed dogs that this switch would save the stellar news for engineers, on Sioux resident protesters city $200 million over 25 years, machinery operators, and of the pipeline. Several were (compared to their original electricians. bitten and injured as a result. system of using the Detroit Not so great news for those But, the main concern for many Water and Sewerage Depart- the project disrupts and puts is water. ment). NPR reports that when in harm’s way, however. Here in Nevada, there is a Flint made the switch to the The people of the Standing sign on a Reno-Sparks Native river, water quality suffered and Rock Sioux Reservation are American resident’s property many Flint citizens were drink- protesting the forward move- that says “Water Is Life”. Appro- ing water that had high lead ment of this project. Time priate words, given that only a levels, cleaning chemical magazine stated that the few states away from the byproducts, and was highly project cuts through their Access Pipeline, in Flint, Mich., corrosive to the pipes it flowed ancestral land, some sacred water is coming out of the taps through. On top of this, the city areas, and burial grounds. If as both dark, and unclean. excluded this vital information that isn’t enough, it also cuts The reason for the change from a public report. through the tribe’s sole water in quality was due to water Naturally, the people source, the Missouri River. The being sourced from the Flint of Standing Rock are not only New York Times reports that River, while the state, in the unwilling to stand for the same Energy Transfer Partners, the meantime, works on a pipeline kind of treatment, but recent company in charge of the pipe- to attach to the Karegnondi Continued on next page

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events like those in Flint, have made it hard to trust that problems arising from the new pipeline--oil spills, pipe breakage, or water quality--will be resolved. I reached out to Bucky Harjo, an American Indian activist recently at Standing Rock, for comment. “It’s a violation of our treaty rights,” he added that there “was direct action, like if you’re lying in front of a bulldozer,” the builders were forced to stop construction. Harjo referred to the private security the building company hired, saying that, “there was security push-back,” to their efforts. There was more than just private security involved with those visiting and living near Standing Rock. According to Harjo: “Just recently, there were several media people that were arrested, their phones were taken away, and their Facebooks were taken down.” “This is a major problem,” he said “...people all over the US and all over the world are becoming more aware of the situation each day. They’re not hearing it through the mainstream media, they’re hearing it through Facebook and social media.” He also mentioned that getting other forms of communication outside of Standing Rock was, and is, a difficult task, because “there’s no phone reception out there, they have everything jammed.” Harjo said the things most needed for protesters and citizens is “more assistance financially, [and] more legal assistance for the people who were arrested.” Editor’s Note: Andrea Figueroa, a journalism student at the University of Nevada, recently appeared as guest commentator on the Panama Show which aires on KBZZ 1270 AM and 96.1 FM. More of Figueroa’s work can be found at: andreafigueroarsj.wordpress.com All photos on pages 20 and 21 were taken and submitted by Bucky Harjo. To see a video account of Harjo’s journey to Standing Rock, please see: www.rsic.org . 21

RSIC Environmental Program Uses Tools for Schools

Efforts to measure, improve indoor air quality underway at head start, childcare

This past spring, the Reno- Following his military service, Sparks Indian Colony Nelson taught chemistry for the Environmental Specialist II, Navajo Nation for six years, Bhie-Cie Ledesma re-visited the exploring issues such as development of the Tools For uranium mining and milling and Schools Program for the solid waste management. Colony. Currently, Nelson is the This program is intended senior program coordinator to monitor and improve Indoor for the tribal environmental Air Quality (IAQ) in RSIC Head education outreach program Start and Childcare buildings. (EEOP) and regularly conducts The RSIC Environmental IAQ training in Flagstaff, Arz. Program in partnership with The assessment was not an many other programs such as inspection; it was an opportuni- the Indian Health Service (IHS) ty to train and educate staff Environmental Department, the on ways to improve air quality Institute for Tribal Environmen- throughout the school building. tal Professionals (ITEP), RSIC The IAQ Assessment Education and RSIC Public Tools of the Trade — In order involved evaluating the building to get baseline data and to measure current Works are proud to be taking a conditions, special equipment was used. in terms of indoor environmen- proactive role in providing a tal conditions that have poten- safe, comfortable, and -Sparks Indian Colony to assist tial impacts on occupant health, productive environment for our the environmental staff with an safety, comfort, performance, students and staff so they can IAQ Building Assessment. and quality of life. achieve their core mission— The particular program Nelson provided demonstra- educating students. involved from ITEP has been tions with instruments such as The RSIC Environmental the Indoor Air Quality in Tribal a carbon monoxide (CO) Program has been primarily Communities (IAQTC), which monitor, tracer smoke, a utilizing a program called Tools provides services to schools particle counter, thermometer, for Schools as guidance and communities. and a humidity meter to take provided by the EPA to improve Nelson has completed a some basic IAQ measure- IAQ, prevent IAQ problems, and bachelor in science in chemis- ments. respond to any IAQ issues that try and a Mater’s of Science In conclusion of the site visit, may arise. in chemical engineering. Nelson commented “I enjoyed Another source for technical During 14 years of military my visit and I enjoyed working assistance has been the service in the United States with Bhie-Cie on Indoor Air ITEP at Northern Arizona Army Chemical Corps, Nelson Quality issues. She is doing University (NAU) that serves held a variety of positions, excellent work and is dedicated tribal nations to protect natural including platoon leader, to protecting the health of the resources and to provide company commander, young tribal members in the educational programing. chemical operations officer, community.” In July, ITEP staff member chemist, and chemical Mansel Nelson visited the Reno engineer. Continued on page 42

22 Definitions, Causes, Cures of Domestic Violence

Human Services looks to reduce, eliminate intimidation, physical harm, mental abuse

All too frequently the media Domestic violence and abuse person. The abuser is purpose- bombards us with news about a are common. The first step in fully using verbal, nonverbal, or high-profile domestic violence ending the misery is recognition physical means to gain control case, where a man or woman is that the situation is abusive, over the other person. suspected of murdering his/her then you can seek help. In some cultures, control wife or husband, with or without What is the definition of of women by men is accepted a previous history of domestic domestic abuse between as the norm. In our culture, abuse. intimate partners? such control is not the norm. How can a person turn from Domestic abuse between Today we see many cultures loving and living with a person spouses or intimate partners is moving from the subordination to beating them up or murder- when one person tries to of women to increased equality ing them? control the other person. The of women within relationships. What kind of a person resorts perpetrator uses fear and What are the types of different to domestic violence against a intimidation and may threaten types of domestic abuse? spouse or domestic intimate to use or may actually use • physical abuse (domestic partner? physical violence. Domestic violence) What kind of person thinks it abuse that includes physical • verbal or nonverbal abuse is okay to continually humiliate violence is called domestic (psychological abuse, or talk down to their life intimate violence. mental abuse, emotional partner? The victim of domestic abuse abuse) What kind of a person has or domestic violence may be a • sexual abuse sex with without the person’s man or a woman. Domestic • stalking or cyberstalking consent and desire to partici- abuse occurs in traditional • economic abuse or pate? heterosexual marriages, as well financial abuse A common pattern of domes- as in same-sex partnerships. • spiritual abuse tic abuse is that the perpetrator The abuse may occur during a The divisions between these alternates between violent, relationship, while the couple is types of domestic abuse are abusive behavior and breaking up, or after the somewhat fluid, but there is a apologetic behavior with relationship has ended. strong differentiation between apparently heartfelt promises Domestic abuse often the various forms of physical to change. The abuser may be escalates from threats and abuse and the various types very pleasant most of the time, verbal abuse to physical of verbal or nonverbal abuse. but therein lies the perpetual violence. Domestic violence What is physical abuse of a appeal of the abusing partner may even end up in murder. spouse or intimate partner? and why many people are The key elements of domestic Physical abuse is the use of unable to leave the abusive abuse are: physical force against another relationship. • intimidation person in a way that ends up Domestic abuse is most often • humiliating the other person injuring the person, or puts the one of the following: • physical injury person at risk of being injured. • child abuse Domestic abuse is not a Physical abuse ranges from • abuse of a spouse or result of losing control, but physical restraint to murder domestic intimate partner domestic abuse is intentionally When someone talks of • elder abuse trying to control another Continued on page 24 23 Continued from page 23 personal property and What is sexual abuse or domestic violence, they are possessions, or threats sexual exploitation of a spouse often referring to physical to do so or intimate partner? abuse of a spouse or intimate • violence to an object • sexual assault: forcing partner. (such as a wall or piece someone to participate Physical assault or physical of furniture) or pet, in the in unwanted, unsafe, or battering is a crime, whether it presence of the intended degrading sexual activity occurs inside a family or out- victim, as a way of instilling • sexual harassment: side the family. The police are fear of further violence ridiculing another person empowered to protect you from • yelling or screaming to try to limit their sexuality physical attack. • name-calling or reproductive choices Physical abuse includes: • constant harassment • sexual exploitation (such • pushing, throwing, kicking • embarrassing, making fun as forcing someone to look • slapping, grabbing, hitting, of, or mocking the victim, at pornography, or forcing punching, beating, either alone within the someone to participate in tripping, battering, household, in public, or pornographic film-making) bruising, choking, shaking in front of family or friends Sexual abuse often is linked • pinching, biting • criticizing or diminishing the to physical abuse; they may • holding, restraining, victim’s accomplishments occur together, or the sexual confinement or goals abuse may occur after a bout • breaking bones • not trusting the victim’s of physical abuse. • assault with a weapon decision-making What is stalking? such as a knife or gun • telling the victim that they Stalking is harassment of or • burning are worthless on their own, threatening another person, • murder without the abuser especially in a way that haunts What is emotional abuse or • excessive possessiveness, the person physically or emo- verbal abuse of a spouse or isolation from friends and tionally in a repetitive and intimate partner? family devious manner. Mental, psychological, or • excessive checking-up Stalking of an intimate emotional abuse can be verbal on the victim to make sure partner can take place during or nonverbal. Verbal or nonver- they are at home or where the relationship, with intense bal abuse of a spouse or they said they would be monitoring of the partner’s intimate partner consists • saying hurtful things while activities. Or stalking can take of more subtle actions or under the influence of drugs place after a partner or spouse behaviors than physical abuse. or alcohol, and using the has left the relationship. While physical abuse might substance as an excuse The stalker may be trying seem worse, the scars of verbal to say the hurtful things to get their partner back, or and emotional abuse are deep. • blaming the victim for how they may wish to harm their Studies show that verbal or the abuser acts or feels partner as punishment for their nonverbal abuse can be much • making the victim remain departure. Regardless of the more emotionally damaging on the premises after a fine details, the victim fears than physical abuse. fight, or leaving them some for their safety. Verbal or nonverbal abuse where else after a fight, just Stalking can take place at or of a spouse or intimate partner to “teach them a lesson” near the victim’s home, near or may include: • making the victim feel that in their workplace, on the way • threatening or intimidating there is no way out of the to the store or another destina- to gain compliance relationship tion, or on the internet

• destruction of the victim’s Continued on page 38 24 All-American Indian Veterans Honor Flight Planned

Trip to Washington D.C. will include special tour of Smithsonian Museum

Honor Flight Network, a non- This trip, tentative planned for Joh Ysupa, the CEO of Honor profit organization created November, will give top priority Flight Nevada, said that he solely to honor America’s to the senior veterans – World wants to take up to 50 Native veterans, is planning an all- War II survivors, along with Veterans on this special trip. Native trip to Washington, D.C. those other veterans who may He said that typically, about 25 During Honor Flights, be terminally ill. veterans participate in the trips veterans witness the changing According to the U.S. Depart- with each service member of the guard at Arlington ment of Veterans Affairs, an bringing a guardian. National Cemetery, tour estimated 640 WWII veterans However, Ysupa explained monuments and visit memorials die each day. that in recent trips, paring elder that were commissioned In just 2016, the Reno-Sparks veterans with younger veterans in honor of the sacrifices all Indian Colony has lost three has added another opportunity veterans made. of its veterans; Bill Coffey, Kee to create more positive relation- These trips are completely Dale, Jr. and Daniel Vidovich. ships. free for veterans. Operating nationwide, Honor Applications can be found at: In addition, this special All- Flight’s mission is to transport http://www.honorflightnv.org/ Indian Honor Flight will include America’s Veterans to Wash- applications/ , at the RSIC an exclusive, behind-the- ington, DC to visit those memo- Public Relations Office, 34 Res- scenes tour of the Smithsonian rials dedicated to honor the ervation Road or by calling Institute’s National Museum service of themselves, their (775) 329-2936, ext. 3268. of the American Indian. families and their friends.

25 Accurate Information on RSIC Veterans a Must Please help ensure accurate information is published, no veteran is overlooked

26 2016 Reno - Sparks Indian Colony V e t e r a n s D a y Ce l e bra t i on Honoring Our Military Warriors

Friday, November 11 Veterans Day Parade 9:30 am—Staging at Nevada State Bank parking lot Parade route starts at bank lot & follows Virginia Street

Special Displays, Community Dinner 6 pm—Reno Gym, 34 Reservation Rd

Community members are encouraged to join the Colony’s parade entry. The Veterans Day planning committee is looking for parade participants (walkers to carry photos of their loved ones) and volunteers to help build a float. If you are interested, please call Teri Larson at 329-5162. Also, we need help setting up and decorating for the community dinner. If you are interested, please call Tanya Hernandez at 329-6114.

27 of pain pills and how pain to report when an area of the body Ask Paul pill overuse can cause is hurt or needs to heal. However, physical, mental and emotion- chronic pain is nonproductive pain. Question: “Am I actually helping al problems including addiction and Pain pills mask these pain my son to keep using pain pills death in some cases. The negative symptoms temporarily, but over instead of helping him get off impact of over prescribing pain pills time pain pills can actually make of them?” also affects families and loved ones. the pain worse! Answer: Probably. But we rarely talk about how the So, we need to use these I say, “It sounds like you’re not family members are negatively medications as a tool, and not a seeing the progress you’d like affected or ask, “When does the life-long crutch. in your son’s condition. Is his caretaking stop and the enabling Helping a loved one with condition and lifestyle getting begin?” addiction is tricky, and living with worse?” We need to also consider if the someone who is being medicinally The family member usually says family is being held hostage to the maintained for chronic pain is like “Yes.” loved one’s pain and usage of pain living with a person in addiction I ask, “Is your lifestyle getting pills. in many ways. worse, too?” The drug of choice for the person The family member has The family member, says “Yes.” in pain is the opioid or pain pill. The to remember one’s role in the I ask, “Would you be willing to try drug of choice for the family member relationship or family. Being a a different way?” is the person in pain. Health care family member or support person The family member always say professionals are learning more about does not qualify someone to be an “Yes.” pain pills and the many risks that addiction counselor or medical But, the patient usually doesn’t patients are exposed to when they professional. want to change too much, take pain pills. Professional help for addiction especially if access to their pain Especially dangerous is the and mental health is available pills is in jeopardy. combination of benzodiazepines at the Reno-Sparks Indian Colony In health care, a lot of time is (prescribed for anxiety) and opioids and it’s free for tribal members. spent with the patient, but what which can lead to death. If the support person can about the family members? According to the Center for Disease utilize these services, he or she How has the family member’s life Control (CDC) guidelines, doctors are can return back to being a been impacted while caring for the recommended to prescribe much less parent or loved one instead person using pain pills? pain medication, with a time-limited of the new role of potentially This article is for the people who goal in mind and only the amount enabling their identified patient have a person in their lives, whose needed (3 days in most cases). to keep taking their pills. pain and pain medication have a Also, with chronic pain, emotional Some roles the parent or loved dominant role in their lifestyle. It will health is negatively impacted as well one take on is more like a police describe the toll it takes on the as the physical pain. officer, a servant, a caregiver, a caregiver/family member and offer That’s where RSIC Behavioral medical provider, pill nurse, a solutions and healthy suggestions Health can help the patient and family counselor, or an insurance to stop the pain pill cycle. member deal with all of the emotional professional. Do you know more Last month’s Ask Paul issues they’ve experienced during this about your loved one’s insurance article showed the difficult time. than they do? Can you relate to epidemic problem in the We know that pain is important. any of these roles? United States regarding Pain is a healthy, naturally occurring, The support person needs the over protective system the body uses to ask: How has my life changed prescribing to communicate with the brain

28 during this time of pain pills and/or of these suggestions. If the During addiction? suggestion is uncomfortable but the time How much time do I spend healthy, do it more. Health isn’t al- of flair ups use worrying about the identified patient ways comfortable and takes effort. mindfulness techniques or not fulfilling my dreams and Begin by telling the Identified patient etc. goals because I’m enabling their that you will do everything in your Finally, a pill will only mask use? power and use all of the love you have the pain - pain will still be there Remember, this is not a question to support their healthy lifestyle, but when the pill stops working. The of love. It’s a question of optimal you will also fight with all of your pain pills can become such a habit health care of which the support power to keep them from harm or self- that if the person thinks there may person is generally not qualified destruction. be any kind of emotional or to provide, and through enabling, Involve your physician. Ask the physical pain (no matter how small) takes away from their own respon- doctor, “What does success look like they will take a pill. sibilities of living a full life. (what can the identified patient expect Also, tolerance builds fast with Dr. Mel Pohl, pain treatment realistically) without pain pills, and pain pills. Doctors who are expert, explains family members when will we be finished with this educated in this area know that the suffer with the person in pain. medication if prescribed?” only answer in managing pain Family members develop their Ask your doctor to review the through pain pills is more pain pills! own unhealthy habits and lifestyle patient’s diet, or involve a dietician. Your health care providers want because of the person’s pain, and Remember, inflammation causes your loved one to receive optimal pain becomes the central theme pain. So, avoid inflammation care. Also, we have to recognize for the relationship. producing food (alcohol, white bread, the health and care for the support How many times do you start the white rice etc.) and eat anti- person. Your self-care is not conversation; “How are you feeling inflammatory food (cherries, blueber- selfish. Actually, the stronger you today?” ries, fish (omega -3), and drink plenty are spiritually, emotionally, Everyone in the family is fixated of water to help flush out the kidneys mentally and physically, the more on responding to the pain and and hydrate. you will be able to help your adjusting their life to respond to the Ask your doctor to involve a well- community, family and loved ones. person in pain. ness and exercise professional. Many Which is the warrior way! These lifestyle changes bring times if a person trains their muscles with them a lot of feelings for the to sit, it will be uncomfortable Please remember to ASK Paul family members and person with to exercise. It’s OK to be uncomforta- by emailing or phoning his pain: frustration, anger and social ble. Growth and health take effort. The confidential phone line. Your isolation, loss of control, saying “Use it or lose it” is true. name will not be used. The views preoccupation, rationalization, Ask your doctor for advice about and comments are Paul’s and only denial, anxiety, fear, anger and massage, acupuncture, chiropractic, made for educational purposes. depression, self-esteem, and grief. yoga, physical therapy, etc. There is Interestingly, I treat these incredible healthy help available at the Paul Snyder MA, LADC-S symptoms while I serve people and Reno-Sparks Tribal Health Center, RSTHC their families struggling with you just have to ask for it. [email protected] addiction. Think of the opioid pain Remember laughing with the loved Confidential voicemail: pill as similar to a pill form one? Make the person laugh, distract 775-329-5162 of heroin. them if pain flares up. It’s ok when Ext. 1962 So, what can the loving family flair ups happen, the flair up has a life member do? of its own. It will peak with the

Try experimenting with some negative sensation and go down.

29 In & Around: Reno-Sparks Indian Colony Community Indian Days Princess Pageant, Pow Wow moments

Photos by Images and Jay Hayden

30 In & Around: Reno-Sparks Indian Colony Community RSTHC Warrior Run turnout includes strollers, speedsters, elders, exercisers

31 In & Around: Reno-Sparks Indian Colony Community 30th Annual Numaga Indian Days Pow Wow

Photos by Western Images and Jay Hayden

32 In & Around: Reno-Sparks Indian Colony Community 2015 Nevada Day Parade: Pow Wow Club, royalty, Eagle Wings, recreation staff

Photos by Western Images and Jay Hayden

33 In & Around: Reno-Sparks Indian Colony Community Performing with love, major milestone, community service, young medalists

Concert, Symphony, Orchestras Musician – Grammy nominat- The Secret To A Long, Healthy Life? – On his 101st birthday, ed flutist, R. Carlos Nakai recently performed at the Spanish Springs Library. Thomas McGinty, a World War II Veteran and member of the RSIC, said that Of Navajo-Ute heritage, Nakai is the world’s premier performer who views the best way to have a good life is to surround yourself with good people. his cultural heritage not only as a source and inspiration, but also a dynamic To celebrate McGinty’s birthday, students from the Colony’s Reno Head Start continuum of natural change, growth, and adaptation subject to the artist’s classes sang happy birthday and helped McGinty blow out the candles on his expressive needs. Photo provided by Maureen Chiloquin-Katenay birthday cake.

Civic Duty – Sandra Malone (left) shakes hands with RSIC Vice-Chairman Medal Winners – Macarico “Foncis” Padilla, Markie Sweet and Noah Doug Gardipe after taking an oath of office to join the Senior Advisory Rogue recently earned a medal for competing in a Spartan Challenge held Committee. The Reno-Sparks Indian Colony Senior Program promotes and in San Francisco. Padilla, who is 10-years old, lives in Hungry Valley and improves the quality of life for seniors ages 55 and older through a wide attends Jesse Hall Elementary. Sweet and Rogue live in Fernley and have variety of educational, cultural and traditional activities as well as health, participated in several community events with the RSIC. nutrition and wellness services, assistance and resources. Photo Provided by Jessie Astor 34

In & Around: Reno-Sparks Indian Colony Community Record crowds attends Senior Fun Day, friendships renewed over the miles

Long Time Friends – Hundreds of seniors and elders from as far Howdy Partner – Over 250 cowboys and cowgirls put on some of their away as Bishop, Calif., traveled to the Reno-Sparks Indian Colony to attend finest jeans, boots and 10-gallon hats and ponied up for the Reno-Sparks Senior Fun Day. In addition to information booths, all the participants ate Indian Colony’s Annual Senior Day. Above, buckaroo Vincent Stewart took very well and played bingo for great prizes. No one left empty handed and time out to pose for the camera. Stewart, a professional artist, is a member of the renewed friendships made for a lifetime gift. the RSIC .

Fuller House – RSIC Senior Programs Director Janice Gardipe said that Parting Gifts – Led by the RSIC Senior Programs Office, coworkers from the 2016 Senior Fun Day brought 270 seniors and elders to the heart of the the recreation department and from public works, along with dozens of other Colony. Gardipe said that it was best attended Senior Fun Day thus far. volunteers helped host hundreds of visitors, many from other communities.

35 Back to School -Class Photos Do you have old photos that you don’t know what to do with?

Come visit the Tribal Archives and we can help you start a family collection or help you digitally scan and save your photos.

Contact: Trisha Calabaza-Tribal Archivist RSIC Tribal Archives 15A Reservation Road |Reno, NV Phone: 775-329-8802 Email: [email protected] Office Hours 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday – Friday

* Collections Courtesy of Historical Society and RSIC Archives Family Collections.

RSIC Law & Order Committee The mission of the Reno-Sparks Indian Colony’s Law and Order Committee is to review, evaluate and make recommendations to change the existing Law & Order Code and ordinances of the RSIC Communities in conjunction with the Constitution and By-Laws of the RSIC and the Indian Civil Rights Act to insure due process within RSIC boundaries.

LOC follows the regular guidelines for Committees same terms and conditions set by Tribal Council.

Oct. 5 MeetingsMeetings the the 1st 1st Wednesday Wednesday of every of every month, month, 6 p.m., 6 p.m.tribal courtroom Tribal courtroom—1900 Prosperity Street—775-785-8775

36 Native American Rock Opera Coming to Reno Transformative experience being compared to Broadway’s Hamilton

What happens when you combine great storytelling, music, and language preserva- tion into a powerhouse produc- tion? For the cast of “Something Inside is Broken,” it means a sold out theater hit and a fall tour. This pre- era rock opera, based on actual histori- cal events, tells the true and untold story of how Natives were exterminated ‘legally’ under Governor Burnett’s exter- mination policy, massacred by Captain Fremont and , and enslaved by Johann Sutter. The play highlights relevant modern themes and dehuman- izing media practices, while cleverly weaving them into our dark American history. The crazed ambition for gold, the objectification of women, the disregard for minority groups and inhumane treatment of vulnerable populations, the level, and is told with just the “Something Inside is Broken” constant destruction of our right balance of truth and delivers a Muhammed Ali planet’s resources are alluded honesty, hilarity, satire, and punch to the soul. Be prepared to, but it’s not all sadness and optimism for an improved to bring your handkerchiefs. social commentary. world. The orchestration is under- The musical aspect makes A dark musical at its core, scored by electric guitar riffs, the story easy to digest, sharing “Something Inside is Broken” hip hop beats, and a bold genre wisdom and knowledge through stays true to the description -mixing innovation. the use of catchy songs and of what makes this a “Rock Native language is used witty and often inappropriate Opera.” in over half of the 26 songs. (with a little bit of shock factor) “Sticking it to the man” is an This production is a phrases. age-old rock mantra, but this “transformational experience” There’s plenty of room for show doesn’t hold back any and a “ceremony,” rather than some elbow poking laughs. The punches. If a Rock Opera simply a “musical,” or a Native story speaks from a human “stuck it to the man,” ‘Hamilton.’”

37 Continued from page 24 you, or frightening you, then How likely is it that stalking will (cyberstalking). Stalking can be seek help immediately. turn into violence? on the phone, in person, or What is cyberstalking? Stalking can end in violence online. Stalkers may never Cyberstalking is the use whether or not the stalker show their face, or they may be of telecommunication technolo- threatens violence. Plus, stalk- everywhere, in person. gies such as the internet or ing can turn into violence even Stalkers employ a number email to stalk another person. if the stalker has no history of threatening tactics: Cyberstalking may be an of violence. • repeated phone calls, additional form of stalking, or it Women stalkers are just as sometimes with hang-ups may be the only method the likely to become violent as are • following, tracking (possibly abuser employs. Cyberstalking male stalkers. even with a global position is deliberate, persistent, and Those around the stalking ing device) personal. victim are also in danger • finding the person through Spamming with unsolicited of being hurt. public records, online email is different from cyber- For instance, a parent, searching, or paid stalking. Spam does not focus spouse, or bodyguard who investigators on the individual, as does makes the stalking victim • watching with hidden cyberstalking. The cyberstalker unattainable may be hurt or cameras methodically finds and contacts killed as the stalker pursues the • suddenly showing up where the victim. Much like spam of a stalking victim. the victim is, at home, sexual nature, a cyberstalker’s What is economic or financial school, or work message may be disturbing and abuse of a spouse or domestic • sending emails; communi inappropriate. partner? cating in chat rooms or with Also like spam, you cannot Economic or financial abuse instant messaging stop the contact with a request. includes: • sending unwanted In fact, the more you protest • withholding economic packages, cards, gifts, or or respond, the more rewarded resources such as money letters the cyberstalker feels. The best or credit cards • monitoring the victim’s response to cyberstalking is not • stealing or defrauding a phone calls or computer to respond. partner of money or assets use Cyberstalking falls in a grey • exploiting the intimate • contacting the victim’s area of law enforcement. partner’s resources friends, family, co-workers, Enforcement of most state and for personal gain or neighbors to find out federal stalking laws requires • withholding physical about the victim that the victim be directly threat- resources such as food, • going through the victim’s ened with an act of violence. clothes, necessary garbage Very few law enforcement medications, or shelter • threatening to hurt the agencies can act if the threat is from a partner victim or their family, only implied. • preventing the spouse friends, or pets Regardless of whether you or intimate partner from • damaging the victim’s can get stalking laws enforced working or choosing an home, car, or other property against cyberstalking, you must occupation Stalking is unpredictable and treat cyberstalking seriously What is spiritual abuse of a should always be considered and protect yourself. Cyber- spouse or intimate partner? dangerous. If someone is track- stalking sometimes advances Spiritual abuse includes: ing you, contacting you when to real stalking and to physical • using the spouse’s or you do not wish to have violence. intimate partner’s religious

contact, attempting to control Continued on next page 38 Continued from page 38 • Do you sometimes fantasize • Has your partner ever or spiritual beliefs to about ways to kill your forced you to have sex manipulate them partner to get him/her out when you didn’t want to? • preventing the partner from of your life? • Has your partner threat- practicing their religious or • Are you afraid that your ened you at work, either spiritual beliefs partner may try to kill you? in person or on the phone? • ridiculing the other person’s • Are you afraid that your • Is your partner cruel religious or spiritual beliefs partner will try to take your to animals? • forcing the children to be children away from you? • Does your partner destroy reared in a faith that the • Do you feel that there is your belongings or house partner has not agreed to nowhere to turn for help? hold objects? How do I know if I am in an • Are you feeling emotionally • Does your partner try abusive relationship? What are numb? to keep you from seeing the signs and symptoms of an • Were you abused as a child, your friends or family? abusive relationship? or did you grow up with • Are you embarrassed The more of the following domestic violence in the to invite friends or family questions that you answer household? Does domestic over to your house because “yes,” the more likely you are violence seem normal of your partner’s behavior? in an abusive relationship. to you? • Has your partner limited Examine your answers and • Does your partner have low your access to money, the seek help** if you find that you self-esteem? Do they telephone, or the car? respond positively to a large appear to feel powerless, • Does your partner try number of the questions. ineffective, or inadequate to stop you from going • Are you fearful of your in the world, although they where you want to go partner a large percentage are outwardly successful? outside of the house, or of the time? • Does your partner blame from doing what you want • Do you avoid certain topics their violence on stress, to do? or spend a lot of time alcohol, or a “bad day”? • Is your partner jealous and figuring out how to talk • Is your partner unpredicta possessive, asking where about certain topics so that ble? you are going and where you do not stir your • Is your partner a pleasant you have been, as if check partner’s negative reaction person between bouts ing up on you? Do they or anger? of violence? accuse you of having an • Do you ever feel that you • Does your partner have a affair? can’t do anything right bad temper? • Does your partner verbally for your partner? • Has your partner ever abuse you? • Do you ever feel so badly threatened to hurt you or kill • Does your partner humiliate about yourself that you you? or criticize you in front think you deserve to be • Has your partner ever of others? physically hurt? physically hurt you? • Does your partner often • Have you lost the love and • Has your partner threatened ignore you or put down your respect that you once had to take your children away opinions or contributions? for your partner? from you, especially if you • Does your partner always • Do you sometimes wonder try to leave the relationship? insist that they are right, if you are the one who is • Has your partner ever even when they are clearly crazy, that maybe you are threatened to commit wrong? overreacting to your suicide, especially as a way • Does your partner blame partner’s behaviors? of keeping you from leaving? Continued on page 41 39 September 8, 2016

The family of Karianna John would like to take this opportunity to thank everybody for their support and encouragement in her run for LITTLE MISS NUMAGA TINY TOT 2016-2017.

Sincerely, Matt & Deonn John Reno-Sparks Indian Colony

40 Continued from page 39 If you do recognize signs of • economic hardship, such as you for their own violent domestic abuse in a co-worker, prolonged unemployment behavior, saying that your talk to your human resources • depression behavior or attitudes cause department. • desperation them to be violent? The human resources staff • jealousy • Is your partner often should be able to help the • anger outwardly angry with you? victim without your further How does society perpetuate • Does your partner objectify involvement. domestic abuse? and disrespect those What causes domestic abuse Society does not take of your gender? Does your or domestic violence? domestic abuse seriously partner see you as property A strong predictor of domestic enough and treat it as or a sex object, rather than violence in adulthood is domes- expected, normal, or deserved. as a person? tic violence in the household Specifically, society continues In my workplace, what are the in which the person was domestic abuse in the following warning signs that a person is a reared. ways. victim of domestic violence? For instance, a child’s expo- • Police may not treat Domestic violence often plays sure to their father’s abuse domestic abuse as a crime, out in the workplace. For of their mother is the strongest but, rather, as a “domestic instance, a husband, wife, girl- risk factor for transmitting dispute” friend, or boyfriend might make domestic violence from one • Courts may not award threatening phone calls to their generation to the next. severe consequences, such intimate partner or ex-partner. This cycle of domestic as imprisonment or Plus, the worker may show violence is difficult to break economic sanctions injuries from physical abuse because parents have present- • A community usually at home. ed violence as the norm. Indi- does not ostracize domestic If you witness a cluster of the viduals living with domestic abusers following warning signs in the violence in their households • Clergy or counselors may workplace, you can reasonably have learned that violence and have the attitude that the suspect domestic abuse: mistreatment are the way relationship needs to be • Bruises and other signs to vent anger. improved and that the of impact on the skin, with Someone resorts to physical relationship can work, given the excuse of “accidents” violence because: more time and effort • Depression, crying • they have solved their • People may have the • Frequent and sudden problems in the past with attitude that the abuse is the absences violence, fault of the victim, or that the • Frequent lateness • they have effectively abuse is a normal part • Frequent, harassing phone exerted control and power of marriage or domestic calls to the person while over others through partnerships they are at work violence, and • Gender-role socialization • Fear of the partner, • no one has stopped them and stereotypes condone references to the partner’s from being violent in the abusive behavior by men anger past Community solutions often • Decreased productivity and Some immediate causes that are inadequate, such that attentiveness can set off a bout of domestic victims cannot get the help they • Isolation from friends and abuse are: need. family • stress For example, seeking refuge • Insufficient resources to live • provocation by the intimate in a shelter may require a (money, credit cards, car) partner Continued on page 42 41 Continued from page 41 • Domestic abuse knows no domestic violence may develop age or ethnic boundaries serious emotional, behavioral, woman to leave her neighbor- • Domestic abuse can occur developmental, or academic hood, social support system, during a relationship or after problems. job, school, and childcare. a relationship has ended As children, they may be- In addition, teenagers are What are the results of come violent themselves, or often not welcome at shelters, domestic violence or abuse? withdraw. Some act out at particularly teenage males. The results of domestic home or school; others try to be Teenage girls with children violence or abuse can be very the may have difficulty finding long-lasting. People who are perfect child. Children from shelter because of their age. abused by a spouse or intimate violent homes may become Male victims of domestic partner may develop: depressed and have low self- violence have trouble finding • sleeping problems esteem. shelters that will take them. • depression As they develop, children and Domestic abuse is more • anxiety attacks teens who grow up with domes- common in low-income popula- • low self-esteem tic violence in the household tions because low-income • lack of trust in others are: victims may lack mobility and • feelings of abandonment • more likely to use violence the financial resources to leave • anger at school or in the communi an abusive situation. • sensitivity to rejection - ty in response to perceived Who abuses their spouse or • diminished mental and threats intimate partner? physical health • more likely to attempt • Ninety-two percent • inability to work suicide of physical abusers are • poor relationships with their • more likely to use drugs men. However, women can children and other loved • more likely to commit also be the perpetrators ones crimes, especially sexual of domestic violence. • substance abuse as a way assault • About seventy-five percent of coping • more likely to use violence of stalkers are men stalking • physical abuse may result in to enhance their reputation women, but stalkers can death and self-esteem also be women stalking What is the effect of domestic • more likely to become men, men stalking men, or violence on children? abusers in their own women stalking women Children who witness relationships later in life

Continued from page 22 (CAA) FY16/17 grant. If you have any questions The mission of the EPA is to regarding IAQ in our Head Start protect human health and the and Childcare, please do not environment. The agency’s FY hesitate to contact Bhie-Cie 2016 budget request of $8.6 Ledesma, Environmental billion enables the EPA Specialist II at 785-1363 ext., to support a solid and focused 5407. Or visit: dedication to carrying out its https://www.epa.gov/iaq- mission and to build upon the schools. EPA’s unwavering commitment Development of this program to all our. is being funded by the Untied Submitted by Bhie-Cie Ledesma, MPH States Environmental Protec- RSIC Environmental Department tion Agency Clean Air Act Specialist II

42 School District Superintendent Addresses Overcrowding Multi-track year-round schedule considered for elementary schools

Dear WCSD families and community leaders, As the school year gets underway, we dedicate every day to ensuring that all students are obtaining the right supports and opportunities to reach their full potential. We do so while facing serious challenges and struggles with a lack of funding to address overcrowding and repairs in our schools. The winter months are approaching, and that means we will be facing maintenance issues in our schools. Cold, snowy weather can wreak havoc on our sidewalks, parking lots, and water pipes. If boilers or heaters break down or water pipes break, it can be impossible for students to attend school safely, or to concentrate on what they are trying to learn in our classrooms. In order to ease overcrowding, a number of our elementary schools will convert to Multi-Track Year- Round schedules during the 2017-18 school year. These schools will operate year-round with staggered break times for four “tracks” of students. Meanwhile, at least four high schools and two middle school will be converted to Double Sessions based upon estimates provided by regional growth experts. Each of these schools would operate two complete- ly separate “schools” out of one facility. Other districts in Nevada that have recently used Double Sessions have run their morning sessions from 5:55 a.m. to 11:55 a.m., and their afternoon sessions from noon to 6 p.m. This schedule will significantly impact families, academics, sports, and extracurricular activities, but there is no other way to accommodate overcrowding in our schools. It will be after the Board meeting on October 11, when the final list of MTYR schools will be released. The Indian Education program continues to provide backpacks to students. If your child needs one or needs other supports, contact Rhonda Knight, Indian Education Program specialist at 789-4672. Also remember that all eligible students have to complete the updated Title VII Ed 506 Indian Student Eligibility Certification Form that can be accessed online at the WCSD webpage under Equity & Diversity, Indian Education www.washoeschools.net. The form will be kept on file and will not need to be completed every year.

Students and teachers in the Paiute Language Classes have been busy learning and working on their introductions in Paiute and learning more about the culture. We currently have a total of 64 students which include first year, second year, and peer tutors across three school sites. A video showcasing their work will be featured at the upcoming National Indian Education Association Conference (NIEA). The NIEA conference will be held in Reno at the Grand Sierra Resort October 5-8th. If you need more information, please visit niea.org. If you have any questions, please feel free to call Rhonda Knight at 775-789-4672 to get more infor- mation or e-mail questions to [email protected]. Kind regards,

Traci Davis WCSD Superintendent

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All your child needs is to read 20 minutes a day. It could be in the evening before bed, before school on the bus at the bus stop, in the car. If you are a parent that thinks reading every 20 minutes won’t make a difference…you are wrong, it will make a HUGE difference in their vocabulary, writing skill and reading fluency. Naomi Hanczrik Student/Family Support Advocate 775-329-6114 or 775-785-1310

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47 48 49 Reno-Sparks Indian Colony New Employees

Q: What is your exact job title?

A. Diabetes Exercise Assistant.

Q: What do you hope to accomplish here at the Reno-Sparks Indian Colony?

A. Be a a vital part of diabetes management and prevention.

Q: Do you have a tribal affiliation ? If so, where?

A. Pyramid Lake Paiute.

Q: Is there any additional information that you would like to share with the Reno-Sparks Indian Colony Community?

A: I am very excited to be a part of the RSTHC. Stop by the Three Nations Wellness Clinic to check out our upcoming events. I also need to fill up my schedule, so if you are looking to be more active, Vanessa Williams start an exercise program, get ready for a sport try out, or have any suggestions on how to integrate physical activity into the communi- Tribal Health Center ty , please come by and see me.

at Hungry Valley Gym Cultural Night Sat., Oct. 15 8 p.m. everyone welcome... 50 Reno-Sparks Indian Colony New Employees

Q: What is your exact job title?

A. Cashier, Sales

Q: What do you hope to accomplish here at the Reno-Sparks Indian Colony?

A. More knowledge and doing the job successfully and complete.

Q: Is there any additional information that you would like to share with the Reno-Sparks Indian Colony Community?

A: Given time I think I can do this. Marlene Keesee Smoke Shop 2

Q: What is your exact job title?

A. Reno-Sparks Indian Colony Administrative Secretary.

Q: What do you hope to accomplish here at the Reno-Sparks In- dian Colony?

A. I want to be an extraordinary pillar to my community and tribal members.

Q: Do you have a Tribal Affiliation? If so, where?

A. I am a Reno-Sparks Tribal Member.

Q: Is there any additional information that you would like to share with the Reno-Sparks Indian Colony Community?

A: I am extremely grateful for this opportunity to work for my tribe. I love God and people.

Suzanne Thomas

51 Legal Notices, Public Announcements

Tribal court petitions for name changes, L&C committee member search, go green

IN THE RENO-SPARKS TRIBAL COURT IN THE RENO-SPARKS TRIBAL COURT IN AND FOR THE RENO-SPARKS INDIAN IN AND FOR THE RENO-SPARKS INDIAN COLONY COLONY RENO, WASHOE COUNTY, NEVADA RENO, WASHOE COUNTY, NEVADA PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Petitioner, Teri Notice is hereby given that the Petitioner, Teri Larson, who i s a member of the Reno- Sparks Larson, who i s a member of the Reno- Sparks Indian Colony, has filed a Petition in the Reno- Indian Colony, has filed a Petition in the Reno- Sparks Tribal Court, Case No.CV- NC-2016- Sparks Tribal Court, Case No.CV- NC-2016- 0025, praying that said Court enter an Order 0025, praying that said Court enter an Order changing the present legal name of Duke changing the present legal name of Cecelia Benjamin Gossett, to the name of Duke Benjamin Charlotte Gossett, to the name of Cecelia Larson, which i s the name Petitioner desires Charlotte Larson, which i s the name Petitioner to have. desires to have.

Notice is hereby given that any person having Notice is hereby given that any person having objection to the aforesaid change of name shall objection to the aforesaid change of name shall file written objection, showing cause why the file written objection, showing cause why the Petition should not be granted , with the Reno- Petition should not be granted , with the Reno- Sparks Tribal Court, 1 900 Prosperity Street, Sparks Tribal Court, 1 900 Prosperity Street, Reno, NV, within ten (10) days after publication Reno, NV, within ten (10) days after publication or this notice. or this notice.

Dated this 14th day of July, 2016 Dated this 14th day of July, 2016 Henrietta A. Tobey Henrietta A. Tobey Clerk of Court Clerk of Court Reno-Sparks Tribal Court Reno-Sparks Tribal Court

Recruitment for Language & Culture Advisory Committee Members Let’s Go Green! The Language & Culture Advisory Committee is currently seeking two RSIC Tribal members to serve The Camp News is offering an opt-out on the Language & Culture Advisory Committee. option to save paper by getting the Committee members will be appointed by the RSIC newsletter online. Tribal Council and shall serve a term of 2 years. If interested in becoming an LCAB member, please Please leave a message at 329-2936, ext. submit a letter of interest to: 3268 to go green...

Reno-Sparks Indian Colony Thank you and let’s save paper and the Language & Culture Program environment together! 401 Golden Lane Reno, NV 89502

52 Legal Notices, Public Announcements

Rental Space for Lease, Executive Health Board member needed

Tenant Wanted Reno-Sparks Tribal Health Center 1962 Pyramid Way - $50/month Recruiting Representative The Business Enterprises & Economic Develop- Executive Health Board ment Department is currently seeking an interest- The Reno-Sparks Tribal Health Center is recruit- ed RSIC Tribal member to occupy 155 square feet ing for one (1) RSIC Tribal representative to fill of retail space located at 1962 Pyramid Way vacancies on the Executive Health Board. in Sparks, Nev. The Executive Health Board voting membership The leased premise is located in the building consists of five (5) Reno-Sparks Indian Colony lobby which is accessible by a roll up gate and residents who are enrolled members, and two (2) shares the parking lot with Smoke Shop 5 and representative from the Urban Indian population, Unit C. for a total of seven (7) voting members. RSIC Questions and additional information may be representatives must live on the Colony or obtained by calling Steve Moran at 785-1363 ext. in Hungry Valley. 5403 or email at: [email protected]. The Executive Health Board members meet If interested, please submit a letter of interest, at least once a month, usually on the third no later than Sept. 30, stating tenant name, contact info, expected possession date, hours Monday, and are provided a monthly meeting of operation and intended use of premises to: stipend for participation. The members are appointed by the Tribal Reno-Sparks Indian Colony Council and shall serve a term for a four-year Attn: Business Enterprises & ED period. 34 Reservation Road If you are interested in being a member of the Reno, NV 89502 Executive Health Board, please submit a letter of interest to:

The Executive Health Board Reno-Sparks Tribal Health Center 1715 Kuenzli Street Reno, NV 89502

All interested participants will be invited to fill out an application and attend a Health Board meeting for introductions. For more information please phone, 329-5162, ext., 1901.

www.rsic.org www.rsic.org

53 Continued from page 14 What other leaders are saying about Chairman Melendez: During the 6th Annual Heroes in Native Health Awards Gala, “As I am a young leader, Chairman Melendez goes out of his way NIHB will honor and recognize to make me feel comfortable in any situation. He always knows the right Chairman Melendez for his things to say, and I could call on him today and he would always steer dedication to advancing the me in the right direction. He is definitely a leader and visionary. I admire him for the dedication and the hard work he does for the RSIC, delivery of health care to Tribal Nevada Tribes and Tribes around the United States.” communities. –Chairman Len George, Fallon Paiute-Shoshone Tribe Chairman Melendez holds the highest elected office at the “Chairman Melendez is humble, with consistent fair leadership and is RSIC, a position he has had on point with discussion or action items in the best interest of tribal for over 25-years. His people and operations. He is a longtime friend and inspiration for tribal leadership.” uninterrupted leadership is unprecedented in Indian – Chairman Lindsey Manning, Shoshone-Paiute Tribes of Duck Valley Country as are his appoint- “I am honored to have known Chairman Melendez for many years. I ments to federal, state, and have witnessed first-hand his dedication not just to his community, but to all Americans via his military service and his many national appoint- tribal government posts. ments including on the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights. These lifetime A U.S. Armed Forces achievement awards are well-deserved.” veteran, Melendez served –John Oceguera, Senior Vice-President of Strategies 360, Nevada Operation in the U.S. Marine Corps during and Former Nevada State Assembly Speaker of the House the Vietnam Era. Under his direction, the Colony has developed and maintained a he has a passion for quality Currently, Chairman Melen- strong and fiscally sound health care and has been a dez serves on the U.S. Health government. The RSIC has strong advocate and voice on and Human Services’ National taken advantage of its strategic the local and national level for Tribal Advisory Committee location within a metropolitan improved health care for Native (STAC), directed by Secretary area to create a viable people. Of the many accom- Sylvia Mathews Burwell as well economic tax base which has plishments, the most rewarding as the Phoenix Area Tribal helped the tribe attract is the RSIC’s state-of-the art Health Steering Committee. business development to the tribal health care center, which Chairman Melendez lives reservation. serves thousands of Native on the Reno-Sparks Indian Though Chairman Melendez Americans in the Reno-Sparks Colony with his wife Joyce. works on a number of issues, area. They have four grown children.

Continued from front page “All the tribes greatly appreci- million acres of public lands On Sept. 29, the Senate ate the hard work on the part in Nevada. The acreage the six passed the Nevada Native of the Nevada Congressional tribes are asking to be trans- Nations Lands Act via a hotline delegation in getting this bill ferred is just 0.17 percent of the vote. to final passage,” Chairman over 80 percent of the land in Senator Reid played a key Melendez said. “This is a truly Nevada which is owned by the role in negotiating with Bureau historic time for our tribes and a federal government. of Land Management and help- federal law which will benefit Chairman Melendez said that ing to fine tune the legislation our people for years to come.” the RSIC and all the tribes look and Senator Heller worked Currently, the Bureau of Land forward to working with their with his Republican colleagues Management or the U.S. Forest partners in local government to ensure passage. Service administers nearly 48 Continued on page 55

54 Hungry Valley Land Expansion to Cover 13,434 Miles

Land Act will secure tribal cultural, natural resources, economic development options

The RSIC Tribal Council, along with Tribal Police and Hungry Valley Fire departments wish to remind all community members that the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will keep jurisdiction of the 13,434 mile expansion for the next 8-12 months as the property must be surveyed before legal ownership will be transferred. If you see illegal activities, please call the tribal police at 785-8776.

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55 Continued from page 54 Chairman Melendez said that and cultural protection. to ensure the best use of this securing the additional acreage Senator Heller, who land to benefit tribal and in Hungry Valley will allow the introduced the companion bill neighboring communities. tribe—Paiute, Shoshone and heard by the Senate, outlined “Native people are one with , to teach their his commitment to the tribes. the land and it raises our children their spiritual heritage “I’m proud this important spirit,” Chairman Melendez in an appropriate setting. bipartisan legislation empower- said. “We appreciate that our “We want to teach our chil- ing Nevada’s tribal leaders national leaders, Congressman dren our values by using the to make important decisions Mark Amodei, Senator Dean land like it is supposed to be affecting their communities will Heller, Senator Harry Reid--- used.” soon become law,” Senator they understanding that.” This summer, Senator Reid Heller said. In addition, the land the RSIC provided a statement at the The five other tribes involved hopes to transfer also holds Senate Committee hearings are the Te-Moak, Shoshone cultural significance with and in his remarks he said that Paiute Tribes of Duck Valley, several landscape features land is lifeblood to Native the Pyramid Lake Paiutes, the which are used for traditional Americans and this bill provides Summit Lake Paiutes and the religious practices and a source space for housing, economic Ft. McDermitt Paiute and of medicinal plants. development, traditional uses Shoshone Tribe.

Vote Daily — Reno Rock Camp has been nominated for the Forte Awards, an area competition to honor and give well-deserved recognition to those in the performing arts. The mission of the Forte Awards in to produce an annual awards show and gala fund raising event for our hom egrown talent. The benefactors of the Forte Awards will be the Food Bank of Northern Nevada, the Nevada Humane Society and the Veterans Resource Centers of American. However, if Reno Rock

Camp wins, the young musicians will be treated to a night of glitz and glamour. The last day to vote at: \https://forteawards.com/nominees-list/rock is Oct. 24 and the awards show will be on Nov. 3. Photo submitted by Michael Hill

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