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Wilúupup | January Volume 3 / Issue 2 Nez Perce Tribe on Midas Gold Settlement Agreement with EPA and Forest Service

Proposed Stibnite mine site, near Yellowpine, Idaho. Referred to as “Glory Hole”.

On January 18, the pre-decisional public comment and Order on Consent—a Wheeler, Chairman of the Nez U.S. Environmental Protec- and evaluation by the incom- glide path toward construct- Perce Tribal Executive Commit- tion Agency (“EPA”) and U.S. ing Biden Administration. In ing its proposed, huge, open- tee. “Most of the cleanup ac- Forest Service (“USFS”) an- exchange for agreeing to per- pit gold mine at the historical tions are contingent on the ap- nounced a settlement agree- form very limited cleanup ac- Stibnite Mine Site (“Site”). The proval of the company's mining ment with Midas Gold despite tivities at the Site, Midas Gold Tribe is deeply disappoint- Project, are entirely optional, strong opposition from the Nez received through this settle- ed by this political decision. and are based on protracted Perce Tribe and numerous re- ment agreement—known as “The settlement agree- timelines that unreasonably quests that the agencies allow an Administrative Settlement ment issued today is stunningly delay cleanup. The only man- inadequate and fails to accom- datory actions required by the plish the comprehensive and settlement agreement do not responsible cleanup of the Site provide anywhere near the that the Nez Perce Tribe and robust, comprehensive, and Idahoans deserve. Instead, Site-wide cleanup needed and the proposed cleanup actions which Midas Gold, in numer- are heavily influenced by, and ous public statements, has appear designed to facilitate, Midas Gold's plans to re-mine Statement Continued on the area,” stated Shannon F. Page 7 2 CULTURAL Nimiipuutímtki- The People’s Language (Nee-mee-poo-timt-key)

January Wilúupup (wa-lew-poop) “Cold air travels”

Snowflakes ‘a’áanm ‘icu’yéeks a-onm its-oo-yeks Tree tewlíikt touw-leakt Snowball méeqe’nim poxpok’ala mecka-nim poh-poe-calla Snowman méeqe’nim háama mecka-nim homma Winter ‘ením en-im It is cold ‘icwéey’s híiwes its-way-is he-wiss It is foggy hi’péecese he-pat-sissa It is raining hiwéeqise he-wack-issa

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Wilúupup | January CULTURAL 3 We Are Idaho: Tai Simpson "The Storyteller" ing to really get a better un- the land back and all of our derstanding of why all of us White neighbors can go some- are in so much pain that we where else, wherever that is. would cause pain to others. LandBack is about … let- And of course, the knee ting Indigenous people make jerk reaction is go somewhere decisions about the well-being else. No y'all, this is my land. of nature, about how we live Like y'all are on my land messing in balance with her and how up, not the other way around. we create systems that are We need the land. She sustainable and equitable and doesn't need us. We need to just both for humans and for take care of nature. She doesn't the land into the future. And need us. We have divorced our- again, that requires big vision, selves from that relationship big stories, big communica- and are now feeling the very tion, big community building. acute adverse effects of that … Because I have that the adverse effects of climate ancestral knowledge and be- change, the poor salmon runs cause I'm carried so dearly on Idaho's rivers, the poor wa- and with love by my ancestors, ter quality, the poor air quality. my work now is to make sure Tai Simpson (Photo on Boisestatepublicradio.org) There's a recent that their voices carry on; car- hashtag, #LandBack, that rying the stories, carrying lan- By Audrey Regan, ted]. I am a descendant of grew out of the effort from guage, carrying culture … any- Boise State Public Radio Chief Red Heart and our line- the Lakota Nation protecting thing that I can do to center Everything is based in age in Idaho goes back about Mount Rushmore. Decoloni- the voices of my people so that stories. We want to be under- 15,000 years or so. I am so zation is more or less being my descendants can thrive and stood in our most human level, much older than Idaho. Ida- a champion of LandBack poli- live in a world where all of my and storytelling is the easiest ho is a baby, a microscopic cies. The LandBack initiative work is rendered irrelevant. way to do that. When I cre- sliver of time in relation to isn't just saying we want all (Copyright 2021 BSPR) ate spaces for myself to be how old my people are and a storyteller, it's not so much how deep our ties to this land about me. It's about making go. And the land remembers. sure that folks around me also There's another story- in that space know that they teller … his stories are always are storytellers. My name is told from the perspective of The Storyteller, but every- Coyote. And Coyote had one body is capable of storytelling. day started to look around him I'll offer my introduc- and noticed that White folks tion first in my Indigenous had built cages for themselves language. [Nimipuutímt is an on the land. These fences oral language. Out of respect that they build on these plots for Nimiipuu culture, transcrip- of land aren't to keep people tion has been omitted.] In Ni- out, but to keep themselves mipuutímt or the language of fenced in. And then they the Nez Perce tribe my name create a sense of isolation is The Storyteller and in Eng- and they poison themselves lish my name Tai Simpson. in this tiny little world that I identify as a citizen they fenced themselves into. of the Nimiipuu Nation or Nez And then they look Perce that we commonly know up and wonder why they them. I also identify as Black. have no neighbors that they And I love my name. I can connect with, why they grew into it. Storytelling now have no legacy, why the land into adulthood is not only a is poisoned. And so Coyote cultural and spiritual practice, laughed, and then moved on. but storytelling is my love lan- In the big picture, we guage. It's how I champion are now all of these humans justice and equity and love trapped inside this little cage and radical inclusion as part that is Idaho. And we're do- of my work, both as an ad- ing a horrible job of taking vocate and as an organizer. care of each other. And I think In my language, I say that there's an opportunity [Transcription has been omit- for us to engage in storytell- Wilúupup | January 4 COMMUNITY Chapman Siblings Stay Strong as They Face an Unfamiliar Journey Ahead

The morning of De- Covid-19. For weeks Nadine cial bills including the house also been set up. cember 23, 2020 changed was in the hospital and her payment at Nez Perce Tribal www.gofundme.com/f/ the lives of siblings Camielle only wishes for Christmas Housing Authority, the electric- support-camielle-baby- and Audrick Jr. once again. In were to get out of the hospi- ity bill at Clearwater Power, the audrick-chapmannew-journey 2010, at the ages of eleven tal, to see the Christmas tree water bill at the City of Lapwai, Donations towards their and six, Camielle and Audrick and decorations her children phone bill and car insurance. house payments can be sent to Jr. lost their father, Audrick Sr. put up for her, and to simply A donation fund account Nez Perce Tribal Housing Au- Through the pain, they learned just be at home with them. has been created and set up thority, (NPTHA) P.O. Box 188 to live a new life with their She was blessed to be able to help Camielle with her ex- Lapwai, ID 83540 for mother, Nadine Chapman. to receive all three wishes. penses. The account is at P1F- Camielle Chapman mortgage. However, Nadine, an amaz- Due to the virus, and CU under the name: Audrick Please keep Camielle ing, beautiful, strong fight- along with her underlying and Camielle Support Fund. and Audrick Jr. in your ing and brave women, battled health issues, Nadine went All donations will go directly prayers. This journey is dif- with her health since 2014. home to the gates of Heaven to them. You can call P1FCU ferent for them, as they learn For years Nadine fought just days before her favorite at (208) 746-8900 to donate. how to go on with their dai- hard to continue her walk in holiday, Christmas. Camielle You can also mail or drop off ly lives and get on their feet this life on earth for her two and Audrick Jr. were devastat- donations at your local P1FCU. once again. Thank you for beloved children. Camielle ed but understood their beauti- A Go Fund me page has your love, help and support. quickly had to learn the ropes ful mother is no longer in pain. of life at a young age, as Na- The night of her passing dine’s health began to wors- was peaceful. She jammed her en. Camielle has been her favorite tunes, blasting it as mother’s caregiver since she loud as she wanted in the com- was in middle school and took fort of her own room and home. on a motherly role over her Her children were able to lay younger brother Audrick Jr. with her one last time before Camielle was her moth- knowing what was to come. er's keeper but never once The morning of December 23, complained. One of Camielle Camielle went to check on her and Audrick Jr.’s favorite things mother, and realized her moth- to do was lay in bed around er went peacefully in her sleep. their mother. They would all Camielle, age 22, is now lay together, talking, laugh- working on getting guardian- ing, and sharing memories. ship of her brother Audrick Jr., Camielle and Audrick Jr. stand around their mother Nadine for a beautiful photo. Nadine was fighting the now age 17. Camielle is taking (Photo courtesy of Camielle Chapman) good fight when she caught over on various monthly finan- Arsenault Hired as New Kamiah Fire EMS Chief, ‘Focus on What to do For the Future’ By David Rauzi, miah area’s new fire/EMS chief. organization has played a very “and when I look at service to Idaho County Free Press This selection follows the re- important part in our commu- people, that encompasses two tirement of Dan Musgrave who nity for a long time. We have groups: members of the organ- served in Kamiah for 41 years. been fortunate to have gener- ization, but also members of Arsenault will be sworn- ations of dedicated profession- the community and the guests in Oct. 28, at the fire station, als who have protected and who come to the community.” with his reporting date Nov. 2, cared for us. As we look ahead “I want to make sure where he will lead a staff of 20 to the future, it is essential the people who respond to those fire/EMS personnel. His salary new leader prepare our com- calls are trained appropriately, will be $75,000. The appoint- munity for significant changes are meeting standards,” Ar- ment was in a combined ef- in the emergency response senault continued, “and that fort and in the authority of the profession. Bill Arsenault has our customers, which are the Joint Powers Agreement be- proven his ability to be both, a citizens we serve, that they tween the City of Kamiah and great fire/EMS chief and lead- are happy with the service the Kamiah Rural Fire District. er, who can prepare the or- we are brining to the table.” Both Mayor Betty Heat- ganization for these changes.” Arsenault will oversee er and district chairman Dan In an interview in Octo- both the city and rural district Musgrave stated, “We are very ber, Arsenault stated his clear fire departments, and Kamiah KAMIAH — Idaho Falls excited to welcome Bill Ar- focus on his responsibilities. firefighter Bill Arsenault was senault as the new Fire/EMS “First and foremost, it’s Fire Chief Continued on appointed last week as the Ka- Chief. The Kamiah Fire-Rescue service to people,” he said, Page 5 Wilúupup | January COMMUNITY 5 Expect Delays on Forest Service Roads Near Slate Creek During Timber Harvest Operations KAMIAH, Idaho (Janu- tions. Future road closures may timber sale is authorized under fire risk to local communities ary 11, 2021) – Those trave- be necessary for public safety a Nez Perce-Clearwater Na- and surrounding federal lands. ling on the Nez Perce-Clear- as timber harvest operations tional Forests vegetation man- For the latest informa- water National Forests near continue. More information agement project of the same tion on the Center Johnson Slate Creek should prepare regarding the closure on FSR name. The Center Johnson timber sale and associated for upcoming travel impacts, #672 and any future closures project was designed to reduce travel impacts, visitors may including road closures and will be made available online the risk and extent of insect call the Forest Service offices delays, associated with tim- and at Nez Perce-Clearwater and disease impacts to the for- in Grangeville (208-983-1950) ber sale activity in the area. National Forests offices. For est and, therefore, reduce wild- or Slate Creek (208-451-4366). Timber harvest opera- the latest information, please tions begin this week on the visit https://www.fs.usda. Center Johnson timber sale gov/alerts/nezperceclear- located on the forest’s Salm- water/alerts-notices or con- on River Ranger District. Ini- tact your local ranger station. tial work will include felling Following work on FSR operations adjacent to For- #672, operations will move est Service Road (FSR) #672, to FSR #420 and Deer Creek also known as Crooked Road, Road #493. Travelers on these with timber hauling sched- routes should expect to see uled to begin next week. heavy equipment and person- Forest Service officials nel in the sale area and be plan to implement a road clo- prepared for delays of up to sure on FSR #672 beginning two hours at a time during op- January 19 for public safety erations on Deer Creek Road. Slate Creek Road, White Bird Idaho. (Photo on Realtor.com) during timber hauling opera- The Center Johnson

Fire Chief Continued volved in structure fire fighting Having been raised equipment, and also pre- from Page 4 since 1994 and wildland fire and lived in small towns, Ar- paring for future growth. Ambulance service, which in- since 1996. Born and raised in senault said he understands Arsenault sees the cludes three ambulances and Great Falls, Mont., Arsenault the service needs for rural success of the department eight firefighting vehicles, to started this public service work communities and as a fire/ going forward as ensur- serve an area of approximately as a volunteer firefighter and EMS agency in maintaining ing it has the involvement 3,000 people. He replaces Leo emergency medical responder, the “small town feel,” while of not just its personnel, Gilbride who served less than and through his career has also operating a professional but the community, as well. a month. Meanwhile, the de- worked with both volunteer and modern department. His “Volunteers are not go- partment is under supervision and career departments, as administration transition will ing to go away. What I would of interim chief, Musgrave. well as ones that combine both focus on all personnel be- like to see is an increase,” he Arsenault currently aspects, in Montana, Wash- ing one group, working to- said, “as well as a junior fire- works for the 130-person ington, Oregon and Idaho. ward a “one team concept.” fighter program.” For both pro- Idaho Falls Fire Department, “I heard they were “I do realize the his- grams, he encourages those as swing-up captain, where looking for someone with all tory that has gone on lately,” who are interested to contact he has also served as a para- those different pieces that I Arsenault said, “but that was him: barsenault@cityofkami- medic, driver, and overseeing have,” Arsenault said, of his the past, and we’re going to ah.org . For the junior program, 65 personnel as wildland fire pursuing the Kamiah posi- focus on what to do for the it would be open to those ages program manager for four and tion. “With the background future.” This includes work- 16 to 18, and they would be a half years. He also teaches I have in working with these ing on improvements in wild- trained in both fire suppression at the national fire academy in different walks of life and with land fire response, personnel and emergency medical servic- Maryland in its leadership pro- EMS, I thought I could bring training, in securing grants es, “to prepare them to be full gram and operational safety, that mix of experience here.” to fund both programs and volunteer firefighters,” he said, and was both an EMS and fire “and eventually career fire- instructor for the state of Idaho. fighters if that’s their life plan.” Prior to this, he served Tentatively, he plans to hold as EMS operations supervisor a joint fire/EMS academy for for Gem County Fire EMS, and both groups starting in January. as well as worked in firefight- Arsenault is married and ing for both the Forest Service the couple has three children. and Bureau of Land Manage- He recognized Musgrave’s 40 ment. He has been an emer- years of service to the de- gency medical services pro- partment and, “he is ready vider since 1991 (of which 22 to enjoy time with his fam- Kamiah Fire Station (Photo from Clearwater Progress, Webmaster) years was as a paramedic), in- ily and that is well-deserved.” Wilúupup | January 6 HEALTH Charts of Year End Testing at Nimiipuu Health

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Wilúupup | January ENVIRONMENT 7 Nez Perce Join Legal Fight Against Moving Historical Documents

By Troy Oppie, torney General Bob Ferguson National Archives from being drafts of tribal treaties and Boise State Public Radio announced a long-anticipated put up for sale in this way,” original copies of correspond- Idaho’s Nez Perce tribe lawsuit to stop the move Jan. Ferguson explained. “When ence from treaty negotiations is part of a lawsuit against the 4, just three months after those facilities are used for re- during the mid-19th century. federal government aimed at the Public Buildings Reform search in connection with fed- The Nez Perce are stopping the sale of the Nation- Board quietly decided to push eral, agricultural, recreational among 29 tribal govern- al Archives and Records Ad- the sale of the property up to or conservation programs.” ments, nine other organiza- ministration building in Seattle. early 2021 instead of this July. While this is the first tions and the state of Or- One year ago, the Trump “It’s so frustrating that, lawsuit specifically aimed at egon joining the lawsuit. Administration announced the candidly,” Ferguson said in a stopping the sale of the build- Idaho attorney gen- sale of multiple federal prop- press conference announcing ing, mynorthwest.com reports eral Lawrence Wasden was erties across the country, in- the lawsuit, “a bunch of federal Ferguson’s office last summer notified, but is not -a par cluding the records building in bureaucrats 3,000 miles away filed three separate lawsuits ticipant. Through a spokes- Seattle which sits on valuable are pushing this through with- over unfilled Freedom of- In man, Wasden declined to land just northeast of the Uni- out any consultation with tribes, formation Act requests related comment on the issue. versity of Washington campus. without public input, ignoring to the sale of the building. Ferguson plans a public Historical records from the their own laws and processes.” The Seattle archives hearing via zoom Jan. 19 at 4:30 four states inside — Washing- Jan. 8, Ferguson’s office building is home to a sig- MT. Comments will be record- ton, Alaska, Oregon and Idaho said it had also requested an im- nificant collection of tribal ed and sent to members of the — would be moved to Kansas mediate temporary injunction and treaty records relating Public Buildings Reform Board. City and southern California. to immediately stop the sales to the 272 federally recog- Copyright 2021 Boise Historians and politi- process as part of the lawsuit. nized tribes in Alaska, Wash- State Public Radio. Follow Troy cians were caught by sur- “There’s a specific -ex ington, Oregon and Idaho. Oppie on Twitter @GoodBa- prise. Washington State At- emption for buildings like the The archives contain original dOppie for more local news.

Statement Continued nalization in order to assure placeable Nez Perce cultural against Midas Gold for illegally from Front Page the Nez Perce Tribe and public resources and provides habitat discharging pollutants at the that the document is grounded for imperiled salmon and other Site on the company’s private promised,” continued Wheel- in science rather than politics. species on which the Tribe an- land and on its unpatented er. “Today’s action is simply Both agencies refused this nually expends $2.8 million in mining claims located on Na- a gift from the outgoing ad- request and, instead, signed restoration efforts. In its Envi- tional Forest System land, in ministration to Midas Gold.” the decision within a few days ronmental Impact Statement violation of the Clean Water The only cleanup work of consulting with the Tribe. for Midas Gold’s proposed Act. In response to the Tribe’s required by the settlement The Site, located in the mine, the Forest Service con- lawsuit, Midas Gold sued the agreement is the removal of headwaters of the East Fork cluded that the mine will dra- Forest Service in 2020 for the approximately 2-3% of the South Fork Salmon River in matically expand the footprint pollutant discharges occurring estimated 10 to 15 million Valley County, Idaho, is part of previous mining operations, on its unpatented claims. Un- tons of existing mining waste of the Nez Perce Tribe’s vast generate over 450 million tons der today’s settlement agree- at the Site. The company is aboriginal homeland that it of new mining waste, require ment, Midas Gold agreed to not required to stop or treat ceded to the United States in water treatment in perpetuity, dismiss its lawsuit against the several of the ongoing pollu- the Treaty of 1855. Nez Perce destroy treaty-reserved fish re- Forest Service. The settlement tion discharges at the Site; it Tribal members continue to ex- sources and habitat, and block agreement also appears de- is only tasked with studying ercise treaty-reserved hunting, treaty-reserved Nez Perce signed to undermine the Tribe’s them over the next four years. fishing, gathering, and pastur- Tribal access for decades. own pending Clean Water Act The Nez Perce Tribe ing rights in the area. The Site In 2019, the Tribe filed enforcement action at the Site. was only able to consult with also contains numerous irre- a lawsuit in U.S. District Court “Despite today’s deci- EPA and the Forest Service sion, the Nez Perce Tribe re- on the final settlement agree- mains undeterred in its ongo- ment within the last week. ing efforts to lay to rest the During those discussions, the misguided notion that the Site Tribe highlighted its rights can only be restored by allow- and resources at the Site and ing a gold mining company emphasized the need to com- to re-mine it. As the original prehensively address all of the stewards of this land and sig- Site’s pollution. The Nez Perce natory to the Treaty of 1855 Tribe also requested that EPA with the United States, we and the Forest Service allow are committed to working in the incoming Biden Adminis- partnership with the incom- tration—which will be tasked ing Biden Administration to with implementing the settle- think creatively and to fully ex- ment agreement—to review plore all options for restoring Site of The Stibnite Gold Mine in Central Idaho. (Photo from Seekingalpha.com) the agreement prior to its fi- the Site,” concluded Wheeler. Wilúupup | January 8 NORTHWEST Kent-based WGU Washington partners with Northwest Indian College Agreement encourages tribal community graduates to earn university degrees

By Reporter Staff, be eligible to apply for schol- as First Nations. I am hon- nership creates an opportunity Kent Reporter arships valued up to $3,000. ored NWIC chose to part- for students to obtain quality, WGU Washington is the ner with WGU Washington.” in-demand degrees without Kent-based WGU locally based affiliate of nation- Washington has the putting their lives – or their Washington has partnered ally recognized Western Gov- eighth largest Native Ameri- families’ lives – on hold. That’s with Northwest Indian Col- ernors University (WGU). The can population in the coun- vital as we continue to provide lege to offer graduates of agreement with Northwest In- try, according to an email educational pathways for stu- the Bellingham-based col- dian College is the university’s from a WGU spokesperson. dents to enhance their lives lege pathways to online uni- first, formal partnership with an Native American communi- and our Tribal communities.” versity degree programs. institution dedicated to serv- ties continue to face obsta- Northwest Indian Col- The partnership, an- ing reservation communities. cles to educational equity, as lege is the only regional trib- nounced January 7, extends a “Our institutions are 28% of the general population al college in the U.S. and the generous transfer credit pol- driven by similar missions: to holds a college degree, only only accredited tribal college icy to Northwest Indian Col- strengthen communities and 13% of Native Americans do. in Washington, Oregon and lege alumni enrolling at WGU help individuals improve their Headquartered in Kent, Idaho. The Northwest Com- Washington – meaning more lives through education,” said WGU Washington is the state’s mission on Colleges and Uni- of their hard work will be rec- Tonya Drake, WGU Washing- only legislatively endorsed on- versities recently extended the ognized, saving money and ton’s chancellor and regional line university. It offers more college’s accreditation to in- allowing them to graduate vice president, in a press re- than 60 bachelor’s and mas- clude distance learning, so stu- sooner. Additionally, those indi- lease. “My family heritage ter’s degrees in business, IT, dents can continue their edu- viduals, plus college staff, will is Cowichan, and I identify teacher education and health cation remotely. Located on professions, including nurs- the Lummi Indian reservation ing. Its innovative, compe- near Bellingham, the college tency based education model operates six, full-service sites allows students to study and at reservations in Washington learn whenever and wher- and Idaho. The student body ever it is convenient and at a is represented by over 130 pace that fits their lifestyles. tribes from across the country. “WGU Washington, like WGU Washington is NWIC, is committed to student an online, competency-based success and empowering stu- university designed to expand dents to achieve their educa- access to higher education tional goals,” said Justin Guil- for Washington residents. In lory, president of the college. 2011, the Washington state “It’s also set up so students Legislature created WGU don’t have to leave their com- Washington in partnership Tonya Drake, WGU Washington’s chancellor and regional vice president, left, and Justin Guillory, president of Northwest Indian College. (Photo from WGU) munities and strive to pursue with nationally recognized a university degree. This part- Western Governors University.

Wilúupup | January NORTHWEST 9 New SRO on the La Grande School District Beat

Justin Hernandez, right, the La Grande School District’s new school resource officer, talks with Judy Lucius on Jan. 11, 2021. Lucius is a paraprofessional at Greenwood Elementary School whose duties include working as a crossing guard.

By Dick Mason, The Observer LA GRANDE — A Union ion County’s new sheriff. Bowen ing as a reserve deputy, a vol- Bowen said Hernandez County sheriff’s deputy who won the election Nov. 3, 2020. unteer position and receiving has a head start on establish- previously was a star Eastern Bowen said he was hop- training at the Oregon Police ing connections with students Oregon University football play- ing Hernandez would apply for Academy, worked in the Union in the La Grande School Dis- er soon will be helping young the open school resource of- County Jail for six months. He trict because he attended people tackle life’s challenges. ficer job because of his ability then worked the Elgin patrol school district activities be- Justin Hernandez is the to connect with young people. beat for two years and then fore the COVID-19 pandemic La Grande School District’s new Bowen said Hernandez is an two years as a narcotics offic- hit, including sporting events. school resource officer help- excellent example for youth. er. The deputy said one of his “He is invested in the ing to maintain school district “He is a role model. He objectives as SRO is for stu- community,” Bowen said. security and mentor students. always does what is right when dents to see law enforcement Hernandez said peo- Hernandez launched no one is looking,” Bowen said. officers as people. He will be ple such as Tim Camp, EOU’s the latest chapter in his ca- Hernandez was a star following the lead of Bowen, football coach since 2008, in- reer Monday, Jan. 11, when receiver at EOU with 79 recep- well known in the local schools stilled this attitude in him. he introduced himself to stu- tions, 1,215 receiving yards and for his personable nature. Camp requires his players to dents in kindergarten through 12 touchdowns in two seasons, “I want to continue be involved in public service sixth grade as they returned according to eousports.com. Cody’s mission of humanizing projects. Hernandez credits to in-person education fol- Off the field during his the badge,” Hernandez said. Camp with teaching him that lowing the Christmas break. senior year, Hernandez started He said he hopes “community is everything.” “I’m very excited about serving as a reserve deputy. A to make connections with Bowen said the ties being able to work with kids,” native of Lapwai, Idaho, Her- students and build rela- he made as a school re- said Hernandez, who has been nandez said a career in law tionships based on trust. source officer made it difficult with the Union County Sheriff’s enforcement long interested “I don’t want them to to step away from the job. Office for five and a half years him in part because his fa- run from me,” Hernandez said. “It was very hard. and is a 2015 Eastern Ore- ther, a retired Marine, was a “I want them to run to me.” For the last six years I gon University graduate who lieutenant in the Nez Perce A sense of humility like- have poured my heart and played football for the Moun- Tribal Police Department in ly will help him in this regard. soul into it,” Bowen said. taineers in 2013 and 2014. his hometown. Today, Her- “Just because I have But he said he Hernandez is succeed- nandez is following in his fa- a badge and a gun does takes solace knowing Her- ing Cody Bowen as the SRO. ther’s footsteps even more not make me superior to nandez is at the helm. Bowen held the position for six closely. His dad was an SRO anyone,” said Hernandez, “I know that the years before stepping down in at his high school in Lapwai. who also wants to estab- schools are going to be in late December to serve as Un- Hernandez, after serv- lish community partnerships. good hands,” Bowen said. Wilúupup | January 10 NORTHWEST Indigenous Fishers on the Columbia River Confront New Challenges

By Dawn Stover, ly caught by family members. services. With 2020’s relatively 2020 harvest. The annual return High Country News Brigham says she is “one long fall season behind them, of- of salmon to the river not only This story was originally of the lucky ones.” The market ficials are planning for the possi- connects the four treaty tribes to published by Underscore.news and has stayed open throughout the bility that COVID-19 will still be a a way of living that predates their is republished here by permission. COVID-19 pandemic by relying threat when seasonal fishers re- loss of land to white settlers, but The Brigham Fish Market on takeout orders, outdoor seat- turn to the Columbia in the spring. also is the primary source of in- was bustling on a Monday after- ing, and federal relief funding that A deadly disease: On the come for many tribal members. noon in November. Two women helped keep employees on the 147-mile stretch of the Columbia “When the pandemic hit, shared a meal over beers at an payroll. A second location, called from Bonneville Dam to McNary people living year-round on the outdoor table overlooking the Co- Brigham Fish ’n Chips and located Dam, the only commercial fishing river didn’t have easy access to lumbia River in Cascade Locks. In in the new food court of the Wild- allowed is by the four Columbia the health care [available] back front of the entrance to the mar- horse Casino & Resort outside Pen- Plateau tribes that signed trea- on the reservation,” says CRIT- ket, a couple dined at a street- dleton, opened in late September. ties with the federal government FC Executive Director Jaime side table behind a fish-patterned The Brigham market is in 1855. The treaties ensure the Pinkham, who is Nez Perce. “They metal railing. Inside, an older cou- surviving, but the pandemic has fishing rights of the Confeder- were falling through the cracks.” ple pointed out a fresh Chinook been hard on many Native Ameri- ated Tribes and Bands of the The tribes partnered with salmon fillet in the glass-fronted cans who make their living selling Yakama Nation, the Nez Perce One Community Health, which display, and several people wait- fish from the Columbia. COVID-19 Tribe, the Confederated Tribes operates clinics on both sides ed for takeout orders in an attrac- has devastated the restaurant in- of the Umatilla Indian Reserva- of the Columbia River Gorge, tive space decorated with Native dustry, causing a major downturn tion, and the Confederated Tribes to connect fishers with local American art, blanket samples in the market for salmon. Mean- of the Warm Springs Reserva- health care services. Also, says and historical fishing photos. while, the living conditions at trib- tion of Oregon. Despite those Pinkham, CRITFC and its part- In the kitchen, Terrie al fishing sites and villages — long treaties, dwindling salmon runs ners and funders “worked hard to Brigham, a member of the Con- neglected by the federal govern- have forced the tribes to strike get a medical vehicle to do test- federated Tribes of the Umatilla ment — have made it difficult for a delicate balance between their ing.” That van will now be used Indian Reservation who man- fishers to practice social distanc- rights to the salmon, other com- to do vaccinations on the river. ages the market, was prepar- ing and other measures to pre- mercial and recreational fishers, Treaty-tribe fishers got ing a smoked-salmon quesadilla vent the spread of the virus. One and protecting the environment. the go-ahead to fish with gill nets and Cajun-seasoned halibut and of the lessons learned from the COVID-19 has made salm- during a three-day summer sea- chips. Brigham’s sister owns pandemic is that Native American on fishing, culturally and econom- son that began in late June, and the business, which special- fishers camping or living year- ically important for the people on again during the much longer izes in fresh and smoked fish round on the river need better this stretch of the Columbia, even fall season that began in August from the Columbia River, most- access to health care and other more difficult. The outbreak has and ended in early October. The had a disproportionate impact tribes closed the gillnet season on tribes. In Oregon, Washing- after steelheads, an oceango- ton, and a dozen other states, ing form of rainbow trout, came American Indian and Alaska Na- back in greater-than-expected tive people have died at nearly numbers, resulting in a large twice the rate of white people. catch that was approaching the COVID-19 took from the harvest limit. The 2020 runs for Yakama Nation two leaders who Chinook salmon, however, were had long helped protect salmon significantly lower than the 10- and fishing rights. In April, tribes year average, although more mourned the loss of Bobby Be- adult spring and summer Chinook gay, a leader at Celilo Village who salmon passed through Bonnev- died at age 51 from complica- ille Dam this year than in 2019. tions of the coronavirus. In July, Fishers who use tradi- the Yakama Nation mourned for tional platforms and dip nets, or Johnny Jackson, chief of the Cas- conventional hook-and-line gear, cade Band of the Yakama, an el- were allowed to continue fish- der who lived on the bank of the ing through the end of the year, White Salmon River near Under- for both subsistence and com- wood, Washington, and was a mercial sales. Brigham, whose passionate advocate for the River grandfather fished at Celilo Falls, People of the Columbia Gorge will continue to sell fish that and their abiding connection to is caught by family members salmon. Jackson died after be- from scaffolds in Cascade Locks. ing hospitalized with COVID-19. Overall, the fishing in 2020 Other Native people who was “not super amazing,” she says. fish the Columbia continue to be “But it could have been worse.” at risk of contracting the coro- Each year, biologists from navirus. They live and work in the four tribes that have tradi- conditions that can be crowded tionally fished in the Columbia at times, and their work brings River meet with their counter- them into contact with peo- parts from state and federal ple from around the region. But agencies. Together, they analyze those challenges did not prevent Columbia River Continued on fishers from participating in the Page 11 Wilúupup | January NORTHWEST 11 Columbia River Continued tribal fishers on the Columbia from Page 10 sell to wholesalers. This year, fish counts and use computer not as many wholesalers showed models to make their best guess up to buy fish. Fishers can still as to how many fish can be sus- sell directly to customers or to tainably harvested. After ac- small markets like Brigham’s, counting for fish that are needed but that doesn’t make up for as hatchery broodstock, or that the loss of their biggest market. will be allowed to escape upriver Additionally, fishers to produce a new generation of couldn’t apply for coronavirus as- wild salmon, they determine how sistance funding provided by the many are available for harvesting. CARES Act until the commercial The individual tribes de- fishing season was underway, cide the fishing seasons and reg- months after the pandemic be- ulations for their members. Tribes gan, because applicants were divide their allocated salmon required to provide extensive harvest among three categories: documentation of their receipts ceremonial use, subsistence and and expenditures — paperwork commercial fishing. Fishers exer- that many fishers didn’t have. cising their treaty rights are legal- Sales both to wholesal- ly entitled to half the yearly har- ers and to the public have tradi- Fishers clean the day’s salmon catch at the Stanley Rock Treaty Fishing Access Site in tionally been cash transactions, vest of Columbia River salmon. Hood River. The federal government’s failure to improve the fishing sites makes it difficult Occupational hazards: to maintain social distancing, officials said. (Photo by High Country News) and fishers have paid their crew Although Native fishers work members in cash. Many of them outdoors, some of their working round at 31 fishing sites along the Celilo Village, which is visible haven’t kept good records, and and living conditions put them Columbia that are reserved for from Interstate 84, is the only this traditional way of doing busi- at increased risk of contracting their use; many others join them site where the government has ness has proved to be a prob- the coronavirus. A typical fish- seasonally. Many people at these constructed replacement houses lem in the time of COVID-19. ing boat used for gillnet fishing sites are living in conditions that for Native Americans since dam Organizations like CRITFC and is about 20 feet long and has are unsafe and unsanitary. Legis- construction began in the 1930s. the Northwest Indian Fisheries a crew of four people who may lation enacted in December 2019 At sites such as Lone Pine Commission have tried to help or may not be members of the authorized the Secretary of the in The Dalles, residents still lack fishers quantify the economic im- same household. Fishers are Interior to assess and improve access to basic amenities, includ- pacts of the pandemic on their elbow-to-elbow while pulling in facilities at fishing sites, but that ing running water, electrical con- livelihoods, but the process has nets, which makes it impossi- process is still in the assessment nections and a sewer system. been frustrating for those who ble to maintain social distance. phase. The omnibus spending bill It’s not just about build- rely on the informal economy. While the gillnetting sea- Congress passed shortly before ing houses, Pinkham says. River Many of these health and son was open, Brigham limited the end of the year set aside $1.5 communities also need adequate economic challenges are continu- the size of her crew to reduce million for the treaty sites in 2021. health care and social services, a ing into 2021. They come on top the chances of exposure to the Tribal governments year-round economy, and schools of climate forecasts that predict a coronavirus and to protect her brought in wash stations and ad- for their children. “Covid has continued decline in salmon runs. father, who fishes with her. She ditional portable toilets, and they taught us a lot about the infrastruc- That won’t stop fishing fished with only her core crew, increased janitorial services. But ture for a long-term sustainable on the Columbia. As COVID-19 rather than hiring additional help. even at the best-equipped sites, community on the river,” he says. vaccines begin to roll out, peo- But boats are not fishers must share facilities such Sales decline: Living con- ple who fish the river eagerly the only place where fish- as showers and fish-cleaning sta- ditions at camps and villages await the arrival of the first ers come into close contact. tions. They have to crowd around weren’t the only challenges for spring Chinook salmon, which When the salmon are processing tables that are not fishers coping with COVID-19. usually happens in early April. running, people from across much bigger than a dining table. Because of the virus, the fall com- “It’s part of our iden- the Pacific Northwest, many The least-developed sites have mercial fishing season took place tity to fish and to eat fish,” says of them living on reservations only pit toilets and no running wa- in a radically altered economic en- Jeremy FiveCrows, who is Nez in Washington, Idaho, and Or- ter. In the fall, the busiest season, vironment. In the U.S., about 70% Perce and works as a public af- egon, come to the Columbia to hundreds of people fish on the of all seafood is consumed in res- fairs specialist at CRITFC. “For fish. Tribal governments urged river, and 2020 was no different. taurants, so restaurant closures tribal people, there’s no way to fishers to start social distanc- The pandemic also brought and restrictions necessitated by keep them away from the river.” ing even before heading to the new procedures for mask wearing the pandemic have had a major Dawn Stover is a free- river, to minimize their contacts and physical distancing at whole- impact on the salmon business. lance science and environmental with people outside their own sale and over-the-bank sales sta- There are two types of cus- writer based in White Salmon, households, and to get tested for tions. At the wholesale stations, tomers for Columbia River salmon Washington, and a contributing COVID-19 through tribal clinics. “fishermen couldn’t get out of caught by Native fishers: The ma- editor and columnist at the Bul- “People tend to travel from their vehicles,” says Brigham. But jority of the catch is purchased letin of the Atomic Scientists. Un- village to village, especially during at over-the-bank stations, where by wholesalers, who in turn sell derscore is a nonprofit collabora- fishing season,” says Lana Jack, fishers sell their catch directly the fish to higher-end restaurants tive reporting team in Portland who identifies as Celilo Wyam. to customers, not all of the cus- and grocery stores. The rest is focused on investigative report- Jack lives in Celilo Village and tomers took care to wear masks. sold “over the bank” directly to ing and Indian Country coverage. made regular deliveries last year The federal government the public, either at businesses They are supported by founda- of face masks, hand sanitizer and has broken its promises to con- like the Brigham Fish Market or at tions, corporate sponsors and do- other supplies to people at small- struct permanent housing for small stands near the river in Cas- nor contributions. Follow them on er villages along the Columbia. Native American families whose cade Locks and other locations Facebook and Twitter. Email High Lack of amenities: Some homes along the Columbia were along the Columbia River Gorge. Country News at [email protected] Native American fishers live year- inundated by dam construction. Roughly 75% to 80% of or submit a letter to the editor. Wilúupup | January 12 SPORTS Monday Musings: One Man's Humble Opinion on Area's Best Hoops Teams Also, a Sort of Local Connection to the Great Tommy Lasorda tion that of all of the Class 1A for tough sledding. Add Gen- Division I leagues in the Gem esee to the mix, and you have state, the Whitepine League the makings of what could be has the deepest talent. The a memorable district tourna- Pirates got back at Kamiah for ment this year. I wouldn't be last season's district tourna- surprised if the state cham- ment knockout blow on Thurs- pion comes out of this league day with a home victory, and once again. The game Thurs- the Kubs look to be the third- day definitely will have an im- best team in the WPL. But Gen- pact on the Jan. 26 rankings. esee is nipping at their heels. I've been impressed The district tournament could with what Grangeville has be interesting once again. been able to do so far, par- I know I could catch ticularly when the Bulldogs some flak for placing the Ben- travelled south around the Lapwai’s Titus Yearout (Photo by Lewiston Tribune) gals ahead of the Bears, par- holidays and came away with ticularly because of Saturday's two impressive wins against By Donn Walden, teams in our area I was com- 62-60 win by Moscow. I'm state-caliber teams. They also Lewiston Tribune pletely and wholly unprepared. not saying by any stretch it took Lapwai to the brink in In rolling out a web Overall, I learned a les- was a fluke, and both teams the four-team post-Christmas exclusive column for Mon- son. Won't happen again. But have the capability of making tournament conducted at the days (not every, just when the point here is who do I think deep runs. I just want to see new Lewiston High School. the feeling is right), I will ex- are this area's best basketball a little more out of the Bears. I They also earned votes in the plore topics we haven't really teams (classification notwith- think the talent they have are recent state media poll and talked about too much in the standing but gender specific). starting to mesh. I was a lit- probably won't have any issues newspaper, or finally be able Without further ado, tle surprised at the result, only in the Central Idaho League. to circle back around to and here we go: BOYS — 1. because of how well Lewiston Genesee and Kendrick had a moment to breathe and Lapwai; 2. Prairie; 3. Lewis- started the season. However, is a coin toss, but the Bulldogs take it all in. So, get ready ton; 4. Moscow; 5. Deary. the Bengals have slipped a bit get the spot ahead of the Ti- for random thoughts in this The Wildcats are there, since making a trip during the gers based on a Dec. 3 head- edition of Monday Musings: based on their victory Decem- Christmas holiday down the to-head win. In fact, Kendrick Who are the top area ber 8 at home against the Pi- southern portion of the state. has played Grangeville twice basketball teams? As a vot- rates. However, the guys from Lewiston has lost four of its as well. Taking those three er in the state poll (I won't tell Cottonwood certainly have a past five games. The Bengals games out, the Tigers are 12- you which one I vote in but chance to exact a bit of re- have a chance to open up eyes 0. So don't sleep on the Tigers. there are some newspapers venge Tuesday when Prairie once again as they play Inland They should roll to the White- in Idaho that readily prints gets Lapwai on its home court. Empire League leader Lake pine League Division II title. that information), I take my This also could have state City twice during the next two Also don't overlook Gen- job extremely serious. I hate rankings implications as the weeks, and get Moscow once esee in the slightest. They going into something unpre- votes for the boys' poll must again at the end of the season. have enough talent that if pared. But honestly, with last be turned in by 11 a.m. Pacific Deary sneaks in since Lapwai or Prairie slips, the week's first poll, outside of the on Thursday. There's no ques- it got state poll votes, and Bulldogs will be right there. because the Mustangs seem- Circling back to ingly have a good thing go- Lasorda: The great Hall of ing with co-coaches Jalen Fame manager Tommy Lasor- Kirk and Mike Morey. Their da died Jan. 8 of a heart at- only loss came in the first tack. He spent 71 years in the game of the season, at Logos. Los Angeles Dodgers organiza- WE PRINT! GIRLS — 1. Lapwai; tion as a player, scout, man- 2. Prairie; 3. Grangeville; ager and front office assistant. 4. Genesee; 5. Kendrick. Of course, many around Once again, the class these parts will remember his of the state lies in the White- time with the Triple-A affili- pine League Division I, where ate during the late 1960s and the defending state champion 1970s in Spokane. In fact, he Wildcats already have one- led the Indians to the 1970 Free Quotes upped the Pirates in a rela- Pacific Coast League champi- Vinyl Banners & Call Today! tively close game in December. onship team, which won the 208.743.2922 Yard Signs Prairie gets its chance Thurs- 1628 Main St., Lewiston day to even the score, but its Monday Musings Continued on printcraftprinting.net at Lapwai, which could make Page 13 Wilúupup | January SPORTS 13 Monday Musings Continued from Page 12

Northern Division by 26 games. That team is regarded as one of the best in minor league his- tory. The roster included Ste- ve Garvey, Bobby Valentine, Tom Paciorek, Davey Lopes and Bill Buckner. Garvey and Lopes later manned the Dodg- ers’ infield for a decade and was joined by Ron Cey, who arrived in Spokane in 1971. When news of his death surfaced, I reached out to area baseball historians Denny Grubb and Dick Riggs to find Lapwai’s Jordyn McCormack-Marks (Photo by Lewiston Tribune) out if he had any connec- tions to Lewiston or the area. 1, of course, was famous for and played a year on a farm Grubb mentioned to me of at Riggs told me his Kirk Gibson's walk-off, pinch- team. After his playing days, least one superfan of the Dodg- sister-in-law, Shelley Wag- hit home run in the bottom Karlberg was a teacher and ers who resides in the area, Bill ner, 67, just retired from the of the ninth inning against A's school administrator who re- Smith. In fact, Smith's license Dodger front office, so she stopper Dennis Eckersley. Dur- tired in 1998 as vice princi- plate celebrates his fandom. knew Lasorda a little. And her ing the visit, Riggs was able pal at Lewiston High School. If there's something mother was married to the to meet Orel Hershiser, who Also, Levi McCormack, we've missed in the paper, father of the Tribune's cur- was the National League's who was a star athlete at or something you'd like me rent publisher, Butch Alford. Cy Young Award winner and Clarkston High School in 1934 to make mention of in this Riggs recounted a story World Series MVP that season. and also was a member of space, please don't hesi- from 1988 when Wagner flew Lewiston native Ron the Nez Perce Indian tribe, is tate to reach out to me. Riggs and his family out to Los Karlberg, who went to the among those who are on the Walden may be Angeles to watch Games 1 and University of Idaho on a Avista Stadium's Rim of Hon- reached at (208) 848-2258, 2 of the World Series against football scholarship, signed or in Spokane with Lasorda. [email protected], or the Oakland Athletics. Game with the Dodggers in 1959 One final note: Riggs and on Twitter at @waldo9939.

Wilúupup | January 14 FINANCE How Many Allowances Should You Claim?

Amanda Dixon, reduce your withholding. Use Smartasset.com the worksheet on page 3 of Prior to 2020, one of the the W-4 to figure out your de- biggest things you could do ductions. Finally, you can also to affect the size of your pay- use the extra withholding sec- check was to adjust the num- tion to make your total with- ber of allowances claimed on holding as precise as possible. your W-4. The ideal number of If you have a complex allowances for you would de- tax situation, it may be wise to pend on your individual situa- work with a financial advisor tion, but now that the allow- who specializes in tax issues. ances section of the W-4 has Claiming an Exemp- been eliminated, filling out the tion From Withholding: If form has become somewhat the IRS refunded you last year streamlined. We’ll discuss how for all of the federal income allowances worked, and what bonuses or commissions. If lowance was like an exemption tax that was withheld, and if has replaced them on the W-4. you’re a business owner, in- from paying a certain amount you expect that to happen Finally, note that how you ap- dependent contractor or oth- of income tax. So when you again this year, you can claim proach tax withholding and erwise self-employed, you will claimed an allowance, you exemption from withhold- your W-4 depends on your in- need to make sure you with- would essentially be telling ing. You cannot claim exemp- dividual situation and the par- hold taxes yourself. You can do your employer (and the gov- tion from withholding if either ticulars of your financial plan. this by paying estimated taxes. ernment) that you qualified not one of the following is true: What You Should Exactly how much your to pay a certain amount of tax. Another person can Know About Tax Withhold- employer withholds will de- If you were to have claimed claim you as a depend- ing: To understand how allow- pend largely on how much zero allowances, your employ- ent: Your income exceeds ances worked, it helps to first money you make and how you er would have withheld the $1,000 and includes more than understand the concept of tax fill out your W-4. While you maximum amount possible. $350 of unearned income, withholding. Whenever you used to be able to claim al- If you didn’t claim such as interest or dividends get paid, your employer re- lowances, your withholding is enough allowances, you over- Keep in mind that this moves, or withholds, a certain now affected by your claimed paid your taxes throughout exemption only applies to fed- amount of money from your dependents, if your spouse the year and ended up with a eral income tax. You still need paycheck. This withholding works or if you have multiple tax refund come tax season. to pay the FICA taxes for So- covers your taxes, so that in- jobs. You can also list other If you claimed too many al- cial Security and Medicare. stead of paying your taxes with adjustments, such as deduc- lowances, you probably end- Fine-Tuning Your one lump sum during tax sea- tions and other withholding. ed up owing the IRS money. Withholding: You can claim son, you pay them gradually When you fill out your How Do I Affect deductions and extra with- throughout the year. Employ- W-4, you are telling your em- Withholding Now? Since holding as you so please. ers in every state must with- ployer how much to with- the 2020 W-4 is far simpler Taking an estimated or inac- hold money for federal income hold from your pay. That’s than it has been in the past, it curate amount would mean taxes. Some states, cities and why you need to fill out a might seem harder to change you overpay or underpay your other municipal governments new W-4 anytime you start a your total withholding. The taxes, but you’re allowed to also require tax withholding. new job or experience a big loss of allowances on the do it. You may want to claim Withholding is also life change like a marriage form might seem especially different amounts to change necessary for pensioners and or the adoption of a child. irksome, but not to worry. the size of your paychecks. individuals with other earn- What Were Tax Al- There are still plenty of ways This is a personal choice ings, such as from gambling, lowances? A withholding al- to affect your withholding. that helps you plan your First, it’s important to fill budget throughout the year. out the multiple jobs or work- At the same time, you ing spouse section using the can submit a new W-4 at any worksheet on the third page time during the year. So if you of the W-4 so that the IRS has decide that you want larger a proper record of how much or smaller paychecks, you can money total you bring in. The submit a new W-4 to your em- total number of dependents ployer with a different number you claim also has a significant of deductions or withholdings. effect on your total withhold- The Takeaway: Tax ing, so make sure you claim the allowances were an important correct number of dependents. part of helping people reduce Section 4 of the W-4 is or increase the size of their a bit more open ended. Here paychecks. While they don’t you’ll be able to state other exist on the W-4 anymore, income and list your deduc- Continue Reading Allowances tions, which can be used to on Page 15 Wilúupup | January FINANCE 15 Your Credit Report: What You Need to Know

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school activities, including four across the United States. elder ladies she greatly re- years as a Wildcat Cheerleader. First would be at Davis- spected, she took the Niimi- In 1989 she accepted ville, Rhode Island where sons ipuu name of her Grandmother a position with the Nez Perce James and Jeffery and daughter who had been known and re- Tribal Early Head Start Pro- Dani were born. Various ships spected as a woman of Great gram as a teacher and Niimi- and commands would follow at Medicine. Bessie was proud to ipuu Language Instructor. In Bainbridge, MD, Long Beach, be known as hiyúumyanmay, compliance with program pol- where Daughter Lori was meaning “Grizzly Bear Woman”. icy, she attended LCSC and on born; and El Centro, CA, Mil- As hiyúumyanmay she May 20, 1994 she was award- lington, TN and Meridian, MS. gladly and efficiently shared ed an Associate of Applied Sci- While Scotty served her language and cultural ence in Child Development. in Vietnam from May 1967 knowledge with everyone. No On March 25, 1952 she to November 1968, she par- question went unanswered. and Wilfred “Scotty” Scott, ticipated in a tribal home Being one of the found- who was on Navy leave, were construction program. She ing contributors and partici- Bessie “Greene” Scott, married at Asotin, Washing- and 9 other families jointly pants in formulation of the 87 passed away on Janu- ton. While Scotty then at- built their homes from foun- Niimiipuu Language Diction- ary 5, 2021 at her home tended Naval School in San dation to completed house ary, and she was very profi- in Lapwai, Idaho. She was Diego, California, where their construction, inside and out. cient in the dictionary’s use. born at Spaulding, Idaho on first daughter Venita was born. All while raising her children, Bessie was Nez Perce May 22, 1933 to James and Following Scotty’s four and working at the Tribal Head Tribal Employee of the Year Maggie Mox Mox Greene. months at school and two Start program, she continued in 1990. At the Sixteenth An- She received her el- weeks leave, they would be writing her daily letters to Scotty. nual Lewis-Clark State College ementary schooling at the separated for two and a half Bessie was most proud of who Native American Awareness Clearwater Grade School on years while Scotty served on she was and where she came Week, the Native American Coyote Grade near Spaulding; ship at Pearl Harbor when from. Everyone and everything Club 2002-2003 awarded Bes- grade school at Arlee, Montana their first son, Wilfred Jr. was was very special to her. Her re- sie the Lifetime Achievement and Spaulding Grade School. born, and a ship board staff minders were: “No one is better Award. In 2007 the State of She attended High School at home ported at Sasebo, Japan. than you, and you’re no better Idaho also recognized Bessie’s Lapwai, graduating in 1951. At the end of his en- than anyone else”, and “ If you contribution to the practice and While in High School listment, and with Bessie’s feel you should say you are preservation of Niimiipuu Lan- Bessie was an outstanding ath- concurrence, Scotty reen- sorry for something you said guage and Culture, and she was lete, excelling in varsity basket- listed and a twenty year ca- or done... you should not have ball and softball all four years. reer as a Navy wife began. said or done it in the first place”. Continue Reading Scott She also participated in all Home would be various sites At the urging of some on Page 17 Athena Jewel Wapsheli, 23, Toppenish, WA

She has been working for the at the Satus Shaker Church. brothers Archie III (Pasha), past four years as a lead in Athena is preceded Lyle Sr. (Samantha) Wapsheli, soft count at Legends Casino. in death by her father Archie Colten (Diane), Sterling Haney, She loved the game of Wapsheli Jr., paternal grand- Benjamin (Loretta), Shannon, basketball and traveled all over parents Catherine Higheagle and Randy Isadore, and Jim the Northwest playing in indoor and Archie Wapsheli Sr., ma- Aleck Jr.; her aunts Connie, and outdoor tournaments. ternal grandparents David Al- and Alyne Aleck, Cheryl Eneas, While attending Yakama Na- eck and Melvina Thompson and Chaz Bennett; uncles Tom tion Tribal School, she was a Aleck, aunts Brenda, Delvine, Isadore, Dennis Jasway, Harry part of the first basketball team and Delina Aleck, Patricia Ben- Queahapama, Raymond Sr., to make it to the State Tourna- nett, Arlene Wapsheli, and Randy Sr., Gordan Sr. Bennett; Athena Jewel Wapsheli, ment in Spokane, Washington. Valerie Wapsheli, uncles Alex- her nieces Talise, Paizley Wap- 23, of Toppenish passed away She is the record holder for the ander, Clayton, Johnny Wap- sheli, Cloe (Christopher), Bree, January 6, 2021 early Wednes- most three pointers in the Yaki- sheli, Willard Nanpooya Jr., Jim Delina Peters, Laci, and Layni day morning. A member of the ma Valley for a single game. Aleck Sr., Daniel Isadore, and Wapsheli, and Gianna Lewis; Yakama Nation and descend- She was a very hap- Joe Aleck Sr. Survived by her and her nephews Isaiah, and ent of the Nez Perce Tribe, born py loving person, who loved three children, Leroy III, David Archie IV Wapsheli, Jarvis Jr., March 18, 1997 to Dianna Aleck her children along with her Morrison and Katie Wapsheli- Canaan Peters, Lyle Jr., Lucas and the late Archie Wapsheli nieces and nephews. She Morrison; her mother Dianna Wapsheli, and Leighton Lewis. Jr. She was born and raised in made a point to attend their Aleck and sisters Tanya (Jarvis Dressing service will be Toppenish, attended schools functions such as their birth- Sr.) Peters, Lynndel (Adonis), Friday January 9, 2020 at 11 in Toppenish and Granger, days and sporting events. Tori (Glen Jr.) Wapsheli, Melan- AM at Satus Longhouse, she and graduated in 2015 from Athena attended Satus nie (Charley) Belly, Rochelle Al- will be there overnight and Yakama Nation Tribal School. Longhouse and was baptized eck, and Danielle Isadore; her leave 8 AM to Beaver Cemetery. Wilúupup | January OBITUARIES 17 Scott Continued ing duties. “We (Scotty and I) and Scotty have attend- of Waha, John Oatman, Geof- from Page 16 are up in age and it’s getting ed every annual ceremony fery Scott, Sam Davis Jr. And presented the Esto Perpetua to the point we can’t hardly there and many other sites Basil George, all of Lapwai. Award. Bessie Scott received get around anymore. I want pertinent to the 1877 war. Bessie also leaves 12 Great the Nez Perce Tribal Wom- to take advantage of the time Bessie was also a Grandchildren, and Many- an Elder of the Year in 2012. we have to get up and go, so life member of the Veteran Many Nieces and Nephews. Although the “Get up that’s what we’ve been doing”. of Foreign Wars Auxiliary. The Family extends their and Go” remained, she would For Fifteen years; Bessie, with She was proceeded in deepest heart felt gratitude answer two more calls; to as- Scotty in tow, participated in death by: her parents, James and appreciation to all those sist with the After School Lan- the Annual Tribal Youth Cul- and Maggie Mox Mox Greene; who responded in Bessie’s and guage Program at the Lap- ture Camp at Wallowa Lake, her Grandmothers, Dolly Wil- her families time of need. Your wai Elementary School and as resident Elders. She was liams and Mary Wilson; her outpouring of sympathy and to teach Niimiipuu Language an inspiration during the lan- Grandfathers, Johnson Greene concern will never be forgotten. classes at LCSC. She accepted guage and culture sessions to and George Mox Mox; her Bessie- hiyúumyanmay both offers and complied- un the 120 plus youth in attend- sisters Rose, Baby and Ge- had a deep faith in our Creator til Covid-19 made its devas- ance during the two weekly neva Greene; her Brothers, and eternal life. She treated all tating appearance last year. gatherings. Due to Covid-19 Alex Taylor, Johnson, Jes- faiths as equal and was comfort- On April 6, 2018, through her she did not attend last year. se, Billy, Matthew and Larry able in attending all services. untiring efforts with the Niimi- On October 5, 1997, Greene; her son James Scott; By her wish, open ipuu Language Program Bessie Bessie attended the 100th An- her namesake and Gran- non-denominational ser- was presented the Lewis Clark niversary Ceremony honoring daughter Bessie Blackeagle. vices will be held at the Pin- State College Presidents Award those Niimiipuu who partici- She was survived ee-Waus in Lapwai, Idaho for Excellence in Diversity and pated in the Nez Perce War of by: Her loving Husband of on January 7, 2021 at 6pm. Cross-Cultural Understanding. 1877. One of her Great Grand- 68 years, Wilfred Scott Sr.; Final services will be For many years she used fathers was killed and his re- Daughters, Venita Scott, Dani held at the Pin-ee-Waus in that proficiency with the young mains are buried at the Bears Scott, and Lori Enick, all of Lapwai, on January 8, 2021 people in Early Childhood De- Paw Battlefield near Chinook, Lapwai; Sons, Wilfred Scott Jr. at 10am. Burial will follow at velopment. But the daily rou- MT. Her other Great Grandfa- of Waha, Jeffrey Scott of Lap- Coyote Cemetery in Spaulding tine coupled with her advanc- ther and Great Grandmother wai; Sister Darlene Pinkham of Idaho, where she will be laid to ing in age began to take its were both wounded while Lenore, Grandaughters, Fawn rest near her Son and Grand- toll. With her following words their two year old daugh- Domebo and Kiri George both daughter. Dinner to follow. she decided to step aside and ter was killed at the Big Hole of Lapwai, Nicole George and Malcom's Brower Wann's let the younger language prac- Battlefield near Wisdom, MT. Vashti Scott both of Lewis- is in charge of Fu- tioners take over the teach- Every year since, she ton; Grandsons, Kemo Scott neral Arrangements. Marian J. Painter, 88, Lapwai, ID

Clayton Painter in 1969 in artistic in painting, drawing, Dressing, viewing Reno, Nevada. Mari was a Nez beadwork and cake decorating. and cremation were on De- Perce Tribal member. Later in She is survived by her cember 3, 2020. The family life, she loved gambling and sister Merry Jack of Reno, Ne- is requesting, for the safety chasing cherries. Her baking/ vada, brother Hanley Jack of of the community, family cooking skills were topnotch. Winnemucca, Nevada, and and friends, services will be She found a sense of pride and brother Harley Jack of Ne- conducted at a later date. joy in her children and grand- vada. Her daughters are Velda We want to extend children. She loved helping her L. Penney, Linda M. Dufford our gracious thank you to family and was devoted, pas- and Janice K. McLaughlin all the Nez Perce Tribe for their sionate, loving, honorable and of Lewiston, Idaho. Her sons support and assistance. resourceful. Her signature pies are John Finch of Eugene, Or- Thank you for the ar- and cakes were her tokens egon, Michael D. McLaughlin rangements made by Mountain Marian J. Painter, 88, of love. She contributed to of Escondido, California, Dan- View Funeral Home, 35217th passed away Thursday, Novem- many meals at Tribal events. iel J. McLaughlin (Bo), Curtis L. Street #5137, Lewiston, Idaho ber 26, 2020 at St. Joseph Re- Mari was primarily a McLaughlin and Blaine C. Paint- 83501, and to St. Joseph Re- gional Medical Hospital due to homemaker raising children er, all of Lewiston, Idaho. She is gional Medical Hospital 415 complications from COVID-19. and grandchildren. With many blessed with 20 grandchildren, 6th St, Lewiston, ID 83501 and She was born August 5, skills and talents, she earned many great grandchildren and their medical team for their as- 1932 in Sweetwater, Idaho to money painting store windows cousins, nieces and nephews. sistance and support on No- David Jackson and Irene Jack. in holiday themes. She was the Mari was preceded in vember 26, 1010. Also, a spe- She attended Lapwai Elemen- first Native American to work death by her husband Charles cial thank you to the staff at tary then continued at the In- on Main Street in Lewiston, C. Painter, sister Josephine Wedgwood Terrace Senior Citi- dian Boarding School in Carson Idaho at Paulucci’s Shoe Store “Lolly” Adkins, brothers Paul zen Center, 2114 Vineyard Av- City, Nevada. She later went as a sales clerk. She owned and Jackson, Joseph Jackson, An- enue, Lewiston, Idaho 83501, on to Kinman Business School operated a Peruvian Import thony Jackson and Clarkie for their care and aid as well. in Spokane, Washington. Shop in Morgan’s Alley, Lewis- Jack; son Charles Penney and Thank you all from Mary Mari married Charles ton, Idaho. She was extremely grandson Samuel J. Painter. Painter’s family and loved ones. Wilúupup | January 18 ANNOUNCEMENTS NIMIIPUU BEHAVIORAL HEALTH COVID SUPPORT GROUP

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