RSIC's Robert Dressler Honored by Reno City Council

VOLUME XIV ISSUE 6 JUNE—2018

RSIC’s Robert Dressler Honored by Reno City Council

Winning timeless, simple design withstands five decades of progress, transformation

The date was April, 1959. excited to go downtown Burning Man, a temporary The Biggest Little City had to parades and other events, city erected in the Black Rock 85,000 residents. The Squaw to see my flag,” Dressler told Desert, has brought year-round Valley Olympics were headed Reno Mayor Hillary Schieve economic development focus- our way and city pride was and the entire city council. ing on art to Reno. on the rise. All this led “I’m as proud of that flag as I Art means business. to then-Mayor Len Harris am that I served in the United City pride has never been announcing a contest to design States Marine Corps.” higher, but before the town a City flag. Today, however, Reno is a which continues to reinvent There was $100 prize money different town-- bigger, more itself formally retired Dressler’s at stake. complex, evolving, and very flag, the Reno-Sparks Indian A citizen committee selected creative. Colony Tribal member was the top design from 73 entries Now, in May 2018, the honored by the Reno’s Arts and and the winner was a surprising Biggest Little City has 237,000 Culture Commission choice: Robert Dressler, an residents. Continued on back cover 11-year-old, 5th grade student at the Orvis Ring School. Dressler was one of 77 students bussed to school from the nearby Reno-Sparks Indian Colony. Fifty-nine years ago, the flag design judges said that Dressler’s creation was timeless, simple and told a complete story. “Robert’s flag has served the City proudly and well,” said Sharon Honig-Bear, Chair of the Reno Arts and Culture Commission (RACC) to a crowded Reno City Hall Enduring — Robert Dressler’s flag design he created as a fifth grader at Orvis Ring in chambers. “We are here today 1959 has proudly flown during parades, at city parks and other special events. In early June, to celebrate the more than five the Reno City Council honored Dressler before retiring his flag. Pictured above are Reno City Council members (back row from the left): Jenny Brekhus, David Bobzien, Oscar Delgado, decades run of Robert’s flag.” Hillary Schieve, Neoma Jardon, Paul McKenzie, and Naomi Duerr. Front row: Sharon Honig- “As a kid, I remember being Bear of the RACC, Robert Dressler, and Megan Berner also from the RACC. 2 Important JULY dates Deadlines, Mailing List The Camp News Profile 2 MONDAY Education Advisory Committee Meeting, Education Conference Room, Noon Started in the early 1980s, Senior Advisory Committee Meeting, Senior Center, 1 p.m. The Camp News is the RSIC Pow Wow Club, RSTHC, 1st Floor Conference Room, 6 p.m. monthly publication for the Final Constitution Revision Work Group, Hungry Valley Rec Center, 6 p.m. Reno-Sparks Indian Colony 4 WEDNESDAY community. 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3 4 New Designs, Early Action Project Planned Announced

NDOT makes changes to spaghetti bowl design based on RSIC community input

By Scott Carey environmental studies, and NDOT, had the second largest Reno-Sparks Indian Colony Planner cultural resource reports. footprint and fewer impacts In February of 2017, the The main intent behind the to the Reno metro area. but it Federal Highway Administration Colony’s participation as a co- had significant impacts to the (FHWA) and the Nevada operating agency is to limit the Colony. Department of Transportation potential impacts to RSIC lands This alternative proposed (NDOT) kicked off the environ- and protect the interests of the taking less of the Walmart’s mental review and design Colony. parking lot, but proposed the process to reconstruct the Some of the key concerns potential removal of three or interchange of I-80 and I-580 for the Colony with respect four Tribal member homes (US 395) commonly known as to the project include: preserva- off Wa Pai Shone Circle and the “spaghetti bowl”. tion of both the Mill street and other Colony owned land on the The spaghetti bowl is the East 2nd street / Glendale west side of the project. most used route to get to, and avenue interchanges, and Alternative 3 presented to depart the Colony and its to protect the RSIC’s revenues by NDOT showed that the households, as well as the and enterprises, cultural project stay within the existing Reno-Sparks Tribal Health resources, transportation right of way, had the least Center and three of the Tribe’s access, air quality, land use, impacts to the Colony and Reno business operations—Smoke and potential impacts during metro area, and proposed to Shop I, Smoke Shop II and construction. reconfigure the East 2nd street / Three Nations Walmart. Last September, as part Glendale avenue interchange. The existing spaghetti bowl of the environmental scoping At the public meeting was constructed between 1969 process for the project, the in September, community and 1971 when the population Colony hosted a public meeting members provided comments of the Reno-Sparks was in Reno for NDOT to provide and input on all three proposed 130,000. information to the community designs for the spaghetti bowl With the area’s current about the project. project. population exceeding 420,000, At that meeting, NDOT staff The top concern expressed a new configuration of the presented three designs for the by community members was spaghetti bowl system is need- new spaghetti bowl. the taking of Tribal Member ed to improve safety, efficiently Alternative 1 presented by homes and any RSIC owned move traffic and accommodate NDOT, had the largest footprint land. future growth in the area. and had the most impacts Those in attendance also In April 2017, the Reno- to the Colony and the Reno voiced concerns about impacts Sparks Indian Colony (RSIC) metro area. to the community during accepted an invitation from the This alternative design construction, public safety FHWA and NDOT to become a proposed taking about 25 impacts, keeping the East 2nd / cooperating agency and partici- percent of Walmart’s parking Glendale and Mill street inter- pate in the environmental lot, reconfiguring the East 2nd changes open, and potential review and design process street interchange resulting impacts to the Colony’s revenue for this project. in the potential loss of Colony from the project. As a cooperating agency, the land on the west side of the After the meeting, RSIC staff RSIC has access to and oppor- project off of Colony road, and worked with the FHWA and tunity to provide technical input other potential impacts. on proposed freeway designs, Alternative 2 presented by Continued on page 6

5 Continued from page 5 changes to accommodate the Tribal member homes, and NDOT to address those concerns expressed at the taking any RSIC owned land, concerns expressed. September public meeting the updated Alternative 2 In the spring of 2018, NDOT at the Colony. design proposes a new partial presented the RSIC staff with The updated Alternative 2 cloverleaf ramp configuration updated designs for Alternative now proposes to change the on the south side of East 2nd 2 and Alternative 3 for the configuration of the southbound street for the I-580 southbound spaghetti bowl project. I-580 off ramp and onramp off ramp and on ramp. The updated Alternative 2 at East 2nd /Glendale. The updated Alternative 2 design proposes significant In order to avoid taking any Continued on page 7

6 Continued from page 6 I-80 east to I-580 south ramp action project. design still does not make any to two lanes, restoring three More information will be sent changes to the Mill street inter- lanes of traffic for southbound out about the September public change, and it does not impact I-580 traffic, and improving the meeting as soon as the details the Walmart parking lot. (On weaving and operations of the meeting are finalized. page 6, see the map showing between and East 2nd / A draft environmental impact the original Alternative 2 design Glendale and Mill street. statement will be available vs the updated Alternative 2 At the same meeting, the to the public for comment design). State Transportation Board in November along with public The updated Alternative 3 authorized the solicitation hearings. design also propose significant of bids to design and construct The final draft of the environ- changes to accommodate the this project. mental impact statement is concerns expressed at the According to NDOT, a expected to be available September public meeting request for proposals (RFP) for review and comment at the Colony. to design and build this project in early 2019, with a record The updated Alternative 3 is scheduled to go out by the of decision issued by June proposes to combine the East end of the year, with the of 2019. 2nd /Glendale and the Mill contract to be awarded in the For more information on the street interchanges into a new summer of 2019, and construc- Reno Spaghetti Bowl project interchange. tion of the early action project please visit: The southbound I-580 on and to start in the spring of 2020. www.ndotspaghettibowl.com off ramps for this new combined The preliminary cost esti- call 775-622-5555, or email: interchange would be located mates for the early action [email protected]. next to the RSIC administration project are between $135-$150 building. The northbound I-580 million and the project could be on and off ramps for this new completed in the fall of 2022. combined interchange would be (Below, see the map showing located in the Grand Sierra the early action project area). Resort parking lot. (On page 9, A draft environmental impact see the map showing the origi- statement is currently being nal Alternative 3 design vs the prepared to analyze the updated Alternative 3 design). impacts of the three proposed In May, the Nevada State alternative designs as well the Transportation Board approved impact of not changing the a contract for engineering, spaghetti bowl. design and preparation of bid NDOT is planning to provide documents for an “early action an update presentation to the project” for the spaghetti bowl. RSIC Tribal Council at its July The goal of the early action 11 meeting in Reno. The project is to resolve safety and presentation will provide an operational concerns around update on the status of the pro- the spaghetti bowl as soon as ject, review of the revised alter- possible. According to NDOT native designs, and an over- research, in 2015 at least one view of the early action project. person was injured in a vehicle NDOT is also planning on crash within 1.6 miles the inter- hosting another public meeting Early Action Project Area — in September to seek additional NDOT wants to make the Spaghetti Bowl change almost every day in safe as soon as possible. The redesign 2015. input on the proposed alterna- of south bound 1-580 along with a short The scope of the early action tive designs, environmental stretch of I-80 East from the heart of the project includes, widening the impact statement, and early spaghetti bowl, look be completed by 2022.

7 8 PROJECT GOALS

1. Accelerated Delivery 4. Public Support 7. Operations Complete National Environmental Secure endorsement from the local Create interchange system fully Policy Act (NEPA) in 3 and a half governments and a favorable functional and easily navigable years or less opinion from the public within project limits 2. Long Term Relief 5. Right-of-Way 8. Aesthetics Develop ultimate project to meet Minimize displacements Enhance the community’s driving 2040 demands 6. Safety experience through visually 3. Construction Delay Create improvements targeted appealing improvements to the Minimize closures and detours to high accident areas as early as project area during construction by design possible 9 10 Colony Emergency Resources, Personnel Help Region RSIC health center, emergency responders tested at safety, preparedness expo

The scenario was ominous. A mental response, health and to other communities, and radiological/nuclear attack that safety, public health, medical Reno CRCs were established to took place in California, causes services, public information and screen the evacuees for con- an evacuation of civilians warning devices. tamination and provide assis- through the I-80 corridor into The purpose of the exercise tance, referrals, and any other Reno, Nev. was to evaluate player actions needed information. This make believe emergency against current response plans The response teams were provided an opportunity for re- and procedures for a future tested as they activated and gional emergency responders, possible need to respond to the managed a CRC with the healthcare staff and hundreds elements of a radiological / appropriate command structure, of volunteers to participate in a nuclear incident. assets, and resources to handle full scale exercise to support all “I enjoyed the exercise and I approximately 100 evacuees aspects of such a disaster. thought it was very helpful from 10 a.m.—2 p.m. For the Reno-Sparks Indian in terms of teaching our staff In addition to working with Colony, the event was another and first responders about the travel worn, frightened victims, chance to test the Tribe’s type of preparedness needed the staff also had to endure the emergency response, its team- for this type of an event,” said reality of 93 degree heat work, its communication plan, David Hunkup, RSIC Manager compliments of the first day and moreover, its role and of Emergency Services. of summer. responsibilities in a regional Specifically, the 13-agency After conducting the radiologi- catastrophe. response was to an Improvised cal screening of the potentially “All Tribal response personnel Nuclear Device (IND) which contaminated populations, the did an awesome job,” said detonated in Sacramento. RSIC personnel and equipment Daniel Thayer, the Emergency The population in and around came into play. Response Coordinator and the event site self-evacuate Continued on page 12 Safety Officer for the Reno- Sparks Tribal Health Center. Deemed “Black Rain,” the emergency drill, which was held for four hours near the Truckee River and the Reno Believe statue at the southeast corner of the intersection of 1st and Center streets in downtown Reno, required a Community Reception Center (CRC), a Joint Information Center (JIC) on the 7th Floor of Reno City Hall, and a Department Operations Center (DOC) at the Washoe County Health District. Radioactive — Darryl Howcroft holds open the entrance into the decontamination tents In addition to a lot of room used at a recent mock drill to train emergency personnel for an nuclear event. Mary Lask for working, the emergency (middle) and Lance Chantler (right) were part of the 14 RSIC employees who assisted with the exercise required multi-agency exercise. mass care services, an environ- Photo by Mike Wolterbeek, University of Nevada

11 Continued from page 11 provide referral for medical and talking points for dignitar- Two Hungry Valley firefight- needs to sick and injured ies. PIOs also escorted media ers, RSTHC healthcare provid- who presented such a need. throughout the CRC. ers and the RSIC emergency In addition, the mock drill All told, there were 13 RSIC services manager conducted a addressed the communication staff members involved in Black sanitization procedure on those and information issues related Rain. contaminated, 207 individuals. to the operation of the CRC as “Our decon (decontamination This critical step in the a qualified staff, primarily the first- tent) was the highlight of the (CRC) was also possible responders, received prophy- exercise, and our moment because the RSTHC provided lactics or a "radio-protection" as to shine as we have the only two decontamination tents. many were put in harm’s way Tribal decon in the state.” Here, staff removed patient via possible radiation. Thayer, who served as the potentially-contaminated These prophylactics or drugs decontamination controller / clothes, then slides the patient were delivered from a Strategic leader during the exercise, said across rollers from entrance to National Stockpile (SNS) add- that due to the media exposure exit, while dousing the survivors ing to the multiple level of coor- of not just the emergency exer- using mobile shower heads and dination and cooperation. cise but the entire Emergency strong water pressure. Finally, media representatives Expo, first responders from the The staff set up separate and other observers, including Pyramid Lake and Fallon Tribes lanes for adult males and elected officials, were present have requested training using for adult females and children. and evaluating the exercise. the decontamination tent, its The emergency drill called A press conference was held setup and operation. for some of the patients to be two hours into the drill to test Emergency responders from processed more than once public information dissemina- the Pyramid Lake Tribe and in the “decon” tents. tion methods such as media the Shoshone-Paiute Tribes If needed, the responders releases, social media posts of Duck Valley also participated.

Standard Media Briefing — Several key personnel from “Black Rain,” conducted a press conference at Reno City Hall in conjunction with a full-scale, multiagency emergency, mock drill involving a nuclear disaster. Daniel Thayer (second from the right), represented the Reno-Sparks Indian Colony during the question and answer session as he organized 13 staff members from the Colony who were responsible for the decontamination tents. Because the RSIC has the only Memo of Understanding between a Tribe and a Nevada county, the RSTHC personnel, along with all the Colony’s first responders are considered resources during drills and would be in case of an actual emergency. Pictured above are: Stephen Shipman, Washoe County Health District; Michael Le, 92nd CST; Dr. Randall Todd, Washoe County Health District; Andrea Esp, Washoe County Health District; Officer James Pitsnogle, City of Reno; Daniel Thayer, Reno-Sparks Tribal Health Center; and Matthew Brown, City of Reno.

12 13 14 Law Enforcement Now Wearing Body Cameras

Officers take up mandate early to build trust, transparancy

Most regional law enforce- Each officer will have a ment officers are using body mount attached to his/her worn cameras (BWC) even uniform. On the front, there is a though Nevada law does not lens and a microphone. The require it until July 1. officer must press a button Deputy Chief Mac Venzon at the center of the camera of the Reno Police Department to begin recording. The camera recently told the Reno-Gazette notifies the officers when it is Journal that the cameras will turned on. help build trust. Venzon said once the “Across the country, there is a camera begins recording, there cry for officers to have body is no way for the footage to “go cameras,” Venzon said. “This is away.” Morning Briefing — Reno, Sparks just one more layer that the and Washoe County use Axon Enterprise, At the end of their shift, the Inc., for body worn cameras. Nevada community can rely on to build officers push the center button Highway Patrol uses TASER International trust even further...” to stop recording and place the cameras which cost $1,414 each. Venzon said that before camera onto a docking system Senate Bill 176 was passed last at the agency’s main station. enforcement agency and who legislative session, his staff All the video in the camera is routinely interact with the public started to research best practic- then downloaded into a man- to wear a BWC device effective es related to a BWC program. agement system within that July 1. Accordingly, every officer particular agency. The bill provided approval in the RPD has been trained Any citizen can request foot- to use the enhanced 911 tele- in the operation and policies age of a particular encounter phone line surcharge fund surrounding the use of the BWC through a public records re- managed by Washoe County system. This includes the patrol quest. Authorities will need an to purchase and maintain BWC, section, the traffic unit, K-9 approximate date, time and vehicle cameras and associated team, downtown walking team location. That particular agency costs. and bicycle team, community then has five days to respond The Sparks Police Depart- action and outreach officers and to the request as dictated by ment has chosen to deploy the regional gang unit. state law. vehicle cameras in addition “...it’s another tool; it’s another The agency will then review to BWC. way of capturing the deputy and the requested footage and can Washoe County School citizen interaction,” Washoe redact any sensitive infor- District Officers are not required County Sheriff Chuck Allen told mation for the sake of privacy. to use body cameras, while the the Reno-Gazette Journal. “If That includes any information officers with the University of there is a question or complaint that could violate The Health Nevada, Reno have been using and we have an event that Insurance Portability and Ac- body cameras for more than a takes place, it gives us all the countability Act of 1996 year. opportunity to see what has (HIPAA). The Reno-Sparks Indian unfolded...it adds a layer It was the 79th Nevada Leg- Colony’s Tribal Police Depart- of transparency.” islature which passed Senate ment officers are not required Both the video and audio will Bill 176 (SB176), spearheaded to wear body cameras, although be used as evidence in criminal by Senator Aaron Ford, which there has been staff discussion and internal investigations, requires uniformed peace about developing policies and Allen said. officers employed by a law procedures for BWC. 15 16 A Native American Arts & Cultural Gathering

Reawakening the Great Basin at the Nevada Museum of Art during Artown

The Reno-Sparks Indian Colony comes together with the Nevada Museum of Art at Hands ON! on Second Satur- day to celebrate our Native American art, culture, community, and tradition. During this free Artown event, the public is invited to meet several established and emerging Native American visual artists from across the region, who will be selling their traditional and contemporary creations, and sharing their knowledge. PERFORMANCES PRESENTATIONS: 10:30 am | Opening Ceremony featuring RSIC Pow Wow Club Numerous performing artists with drumming by The Mankillers and Battle Horse will demonstrate a variety 11:30 am | Owens Valley Paiute War Dancers of traditional dances, including 11:30 am | RSIC Language and Culture Youth Storytellers Grindstone Patwin Dancers, share Great Basin Creation Stories 12:30 pm | Hoop Dance by Sage Romero Owens Valley Paiute War 12:30 pm | Grindstone Patwin Dancers Dancers, the RSIC Pow Wow 1:30 pm | RSIC Eagle Wing Pageant Dance Group Club, the Eagle Wing Pageant 2:30 pm | Hoop Dance by Sage Romero 3:30 pm | Opening Ceremony featuring RSIC Pow Wow Club Dancers and more. with drumming by The Mankillers and Battle Horse The gathering also features basket weaving, creation PRESENTATIONS/DEMOS: 10 am – 5 pm | Toi Ticutta Traditional Paiute Tule Duck Decoy of Tule duck decoys, hand Demonstrations with Joey Allen game demonstrations, language 10 am – 5 pm | Demonstrations by the Great Basin Native and culture youth storytellers, Basket Weavers 10 am – 5 pm | Hands-on project for Kids – Pictographs on Slate Indian tacos, Native American inspired by the Great Basin Tribes with Visiting Artist, royalty, hands-on art projects, Sara Paschall, Pyramid Lake Paiute gallery talks, and storytelling. Bring the whole family GALLERY TALKS: 11 am and 2 pm | Gallery Talk with artist, Jack Malotte and and celebrate during the larg- Museum curator, Ann Wolfe est, most comprehensive Native Noon and 3 pm | Gallery Talk on the Eagle Dance American cultural gathering in Northern Nevada. VENDORS/BOOTHS: Basin to Bay Designs | Beaded Items, Pillows and Blankets by Ramona To view the entire, day-long Darrough and Linda Jones | Beaded Goods and Ribbon Shirts by Charlotte Frye schedule, see: Art work by Melissa Melero, Steve Nighthawk, Ben Aleck, Jack Malotte and Jean http://www.nevadaart.org/ LaMarr | Great Basin Baskets by Leah Brady, Frances Shaw, Sandra Eagle and Tammie Henry | Beadwork and Sewn Materials by Sandra Talancon | Val and calendar/2018/07/14/. Trish’s Beadwork | Stewart Indian School Cultural Center and Museum For more information, please “Winnowing Basket” | Beadwork and Handmade Jewelry by Leasha Wyatt Tom’s contact : Michon R. Eben, RSIC Family Native Jewelry | Dentallium & Beaded Acorns Accessories | Coastal Cultural Resource Manager/ Jewelry by North Coast Apparel THPO: 775/785-1326 INDIAN TACOS BY GUEST CHEF NATALIE SMITH 17 Hungry Valley Voting Station OK’d For Upcoming Election November races loom large for Reno-Sparks Indian Colony, all Native Americans

If you live in Hungry Valley, you can cast your vote for the Chairman Endorses Ford next governor of Nevada and all the important general Candidate for AG owns proven record with Colony election races at a polling station at the recreation center Las Vegas, Nev. — Today, Arlan D. Melendez, Nov. 6. Chairman of the Reno-Sparks Indian Colony and “Since we have received your longtime leader of Nevada’s Native American request, we are committed community, announced his endorsement of Aaron to providing voting at this Ford in his campaign to become Nevada’s next location...,” wrote Deanna attorney general. Spikula, Washoe County “As a proud member of Nevada’s Native Registrar of Voters in a reply to the Reno-Sparks Indian American community, I am honored to endorse Colony Tribal Council’s applica- Aaron Ford for Attorney General,” said Melendez. tion. “I am looking forward “The Native American community is a critical force Senator Aaron Ford to...providing voting in Hungry in Nevada’s economy, history, and culture. We Valley for your community.” deserve an Attorney General who understands the special political status Two years ago, the Pyramid of Tribes in Nevada, as well as the unique challenges Tribal members face. Lake Paiute Tribe and the I am confident that Aaron Ford will be a great Attorney General for Native Walker River Paiute Tribe won Americans in Nevada.” an emergency court order in a “I am grateful for the endorsement of a Nevada leader like Chairman federal lawsuit accusing the Arlan Melendez,” Aaron Ford said. “Chairman Melendez has been a powerful Republican secretary of state force for good in Nevada, and I am honored to have his friendship. As and two counties of discriminat- Nevada’s next Attorney General, I will work with Tribal representatives ing against them under the such as Chairman Melendez to protect all Nevada families.” Voting Rights Act. Chairman Melendez has held the highest elected position at the Reno- United States District Judge Sparks Indian Colony for over 26 years. The Reno-Sparks Indian Colony Miranda Du issued a temporary was established in 1938, about 80 years ago, and consists of 1,343 members injunction requiring the estab- from three Great Basin Tribes: the Paiute, the Shoshone and the Washoe. lishment of satellite polling Chairman Melendez was first elected to the Tribal Council in 1987, and places on the two northern Nevada reservations. Melendez has served as treasurer and vice-chairman of his tribe. Under his Then in 2017, the Nevada direction, the Colony has maintained a strong and fiscally sound government. Legislature passed a law As a leader of the Native American community, Chairman Melendez has to provide all Indian Tribes served on many national and state committees, including the United States with the ability to request Commission on Civil Rights, the National Congress of American Indians, support from local election the U.S. Health and Human Services’ National Tribal Advisory Committee, officials to increase access the Nevada Gaming Policy Committee, and is the past president of the to elections. Inter-Tribal Council of Nevada. Chairman Melendez served in the U.S. Nevada Revised statute Marine Corps during the Vietnam Era. He graduated from Truckee Meadows 293.3572 outlines that Indian Community College and attended the University of Nevada. He lives Tribes may submit a request on the Reno-Sparks Indian Colony with his wife Joyce. They have four for the establishment of a grown children.

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18 Continued from page 18 while Adam Laxalt, a republican, would likely use a lot of ink polling place within the bounda- ries of the Indian reservation or if he inherits the governor’s ve- Indian Colony, which the RSIC to pen. ELECTION Tribal Council did in May. During last month’s primary According to the New York election, Laxalt easily emerged 2018 Times, there are 6.6 million the winner in the gubernatorial American Indians and Alaska contest for his party’s nominee. IMPORTANT Natives in the U.S., represent- Laxalt even received an DATES ing about two percent of the support from United States General Election population. However, many live President Donald Trump, who in America’s most remote tweeted that he “strongly” Voter Registration places and access to a ballot endorses the first term attorney general. box has often been less visible DEADLINES than that of other groups. State Senate Republican Less than 100 years ago, Leader Michael Roberson also Oct. 9 – by mail in 1924, Congress granted advanced in his race to replace Oct. 16 – in person Lt. Gov. Mark Hutchison. American Indians the right to Oct.18 – on line vote, however for generations Wes Duncan, a former afterward, local and state gov- Nevada Assemblyman and ernments have blocked them Laxalt’s once-top deputy in the General Election attorney general’s office, from doing so. Early Voting The Voting Rights Act of 1965 emerged victorious from a bitter was a critical moment, prohibit- primary challenge, while Oct. 20 – Nov. 2 ing election practices that Secretary of State Barbara discriminate on the basis of Cegavske easily won her May race, which promoted the race. Election Day Nevada Tribes to sue for equal Besides Sisolak and Laxalt, Tuesday, Nov. 6 access. other election battles include Again in 2018, the Nevada Democrat Kate Marshall general election is expected against Roberson, Nevada Colony Residents vote to be a race of national interest Senate Majority Leader Aaron at Vaughn Middle School, and will define the future course Ford versus Duncan; and 1200 Bresson Ave. of our state. Democrat Assemblyman Political pudits have said that Nelson Araujo against Hungry Valley Residents with Democrats all but guaran- Cegavske. vote at Hungry Valley Gym teed to control the Nevada For a complete list of all the 9075 Eagle Canyon Dr. Legislature, gubernatorial candi- Primary Election winners in- dates Steve Sisolak, a cluding county and city races, democrat, could be the conduit please see: for more progressive policies, http://silverstateelection.com/

2018 Nevada Primary Registered Voters, Turnout

Independent REGISTERED Democrat American Libertarian Nonpartisan Other Republican Total VOTERS 553,543 64,153 14,307 306,208 13,933 490,642 1,442,786 Election Day Turnout: 146,239 (10.13%) Early Turnout : 157,200 (10.89%) Total Turnout: 329,497 (22.82%) Absentee Turnout : 26,058 (1.80%)

19 Women’s & Children’s Alliance Honors Tribal Volunteer Howard recognized for dedication, work with underserved victims

During the recent 25th Institute in Washington, D.C., anniversary of Women’s & and receiving the Indian Health Children’s Alliance (WAC) Service Exceptional Perfor- annual recognition of outstand- mance Award in Phoenix. ing professional women, Moreover, Howard said that Virginia C. Howard was recog- one of her proudest moments nized for her volunteerism. was when she was crowned “We celebrate...leadership "Miss Indian Nevada" in her and strength,” said the WAC senior year of high school in Executive Director Bea Black. 1972. “Your contributions have She is married to Ted allowed many in our community Howard, Chairman of the Duck to heal from trauma, break the Valley Shoshone Paiute Tribes. cycle of abuse and create a She is the mother of two and healthy life for themselves and she has 13 grandchildren and their children,” Black said all the Virginia C. Howard two great grandchildren. WAC honorees. Her RSIC siblings are David Howard was a TWIN award “In a nutshell, I am involved Hunkup, Velma Melendez, Vicki winner, which celebrates with things that benefit my Moore, Patty Bennett, Verna women leaders while support- community,” Howard said after Melendez and Jenny Lowery. ing the work of an organization being recognized by WAC. “I She is the daughter of the late that provides safety, healing love doing this work because it Viola Zuniga and the late Nober and freedom to those who have allows me to give back to those Zuniga. suffered domestic abuse and who need services and cannot A graduate of the University sexual assault. afford it.” of Nevada, Reno with a Howard, a member of the Some of Howard’s WAC bachelor of science in social Reno-Sparks Indian Colony and volunteer projects including services and corrections, she resident of the Duck Valley donating toys to needy families also has a master's degree Shoshone-Paiute Tribes, has at Christmas, providing survival in counselor education from the been the director of the tribe’s purses to victims of rape, do- University of New Mexico. vocational rehabilitation nating infant supplies including WAC annually celebrates programs since 2009. formula to teen mothers, and women leaders while support- With WAC based in Boise, helping bi-annually, to teach ing the work that provides Idaho, Howard’s role focuses women and teen girls about safety, healing and freedom on working with many Native financial literacy. to those who have suffered Americans with disabilities. She “I got the TWIN award and domestic abuse and sexual has worked for over 40-years was totally humbled by it be- assault. as a program manager and cause in my profession, no one WAC’s business partners supervisor in many states. pats you on the back and ever have contributed more than Her roles have included says, ‘thank you,’” Howard said. $2.5 million to help fund critical academic support coordinator/ Howard’s accomplishments programs and services. counselor, substance abuse over the years include becom- Howard was nominated for counselor/parenting skills ing president of the American the TWIN award by Schroeder instructor, health educator and Indian Organization in Reno, a Creative, a marketing agency. criminal justice liaison. fellowship at the Youth Policy

20 In & Around: Reno-Sparks Indian Colony Community Emergency exercise, cultural exchange, celebrating new horizons, heritage

Morning Briefing — Several Reno-Sparks Indian Colony In Their Element — Reno-Sparks Indian Colony Pow Wow departments recently worked together on an emergency drill Club members Olivia Chasing Crow and Karianna John wowed over in Hungry Valley. The preparation exercise called for door-to-door 75 Hungry Valley visitors during the Reno Rodeo Cattle Drive. This evacuations of some of the residents of one of the subdivisions. was the first year for the very well received cultural exchange.

Sing, Sing Out Loud — Students from the Hungry Valley All Smiles — Female students from the Reno Head Start Classes Head Start class performed for family and friends last month during get ready to enact the basket dance, a traditional Great Basin the group’s transition ceremony. dance.

21 Ask Paul

The Red Road to Wellbriety using drugs. One suggestion the per- of drug addiction you can’t go half shares a lesson from the Seneca son may hear is to go to Alcoholic way with this. You must make a Tribal leader, Handsome Lake. Anonymous (AA) meetings. The Red commitment. He said, “Whiskey is a great and Road to Wellbriety says that if a Let’s look at the 12 Steps as monstrous evil and has reared a person has read the Big Book or written in the Red Road to Wellbriety high mound of bones. You lose worked in the AA program, they know and hopefully these steps will bring your minds, and whiskey causes it that the Great Spirit is behind all that’s healing to the person needing help. all. So now all must say, ‘I will use there. Unfortunately, many times the 1) We admitted we were power it nevermore.’ words and feelings a person receives less of alcohol – that we had The Elders call alcohol and drugs in AA may be strange to a Native lost control of our lives. the ‘mind changers.’ American because they are presented The Elders also teach us that no in a different cultural way. The Elders 2) We came to believe that a one makes us take the first drink say that the 12 Steps of AA are just Power greater than ourselves and it’s this first drink that makes the same as the principles that our could help us regain control. us drunk. They teach that help is ancestors lived by, with only one 3) We made a decision to ask available in many ways and if we change. When the Native American for help from a Higher Power want to stop drinking or using drugs places the 12 Steps in a circle they and others who understand. we must seek out help because we then come into alignment with the 4) We stopped and thought are made with free will. Converse- circle teachings and they become about our strengths and our ly, a Swedish proverb says, “The familiar. weaknesses and thought best place to find a helping hand At this point, it is important to know about ourselves. is at the end of your own arm.” that some people use AA as the only In many cases this is true. Howev- thing they need for sobriety. Some 5) We admitted to the Great Spirit, er, in addiction treatment people people use AA for support and cama- to ourselves, and to another can benefit greatly from the help raderie and some people say they person the things we thought of others. Trust is difficult for the never receive any benefit from AA. All were wrong about ourselves. person in addiction, because many of these points of view are ok. People 6) We are ready, with the help times the person doesn’t trust him/ stay sober in many different ways and of the Great Spirit, to change. herself. In sobriety the person methods that work in the beginning in addiction can learn to trust him/ of sobriety are different than the 7) We humbly ask a Higher Power herself again as well as other methods that work later on in the and our friends to help us people. person’s sobriety. The idea is to try to change. Let’s assume a person to receive benefit from the messages 8) We made a list of people who listens to the Elder’s presented. were hurt by our drinking and wisdom, and uses Also, the Big Book of Alcoholics want to make up for these their free will Anonymous was written in the 1940s. hurts. to seek help, and Native Americans have been having 9) We are making up to those they have talking circles and support groups people whenever we can, stopped drink for hundreds of years before AA came except when to do so would ing alcohol into being. The Elders share that if hurt them more. and/or you want to let go of the painful spirit

22 “...sobriety takes one day at a time as does a strong relationship.”

10) We continue to think about our time, keeping the person honest. business, these behaviors are bad strengths and weaknesses and The next question the person in early for morale with the other hard working when wrong we say so. recovery asks is; how can I go about employees. It’s the same at home, if healing the hurt and damage I have the home keeper mother/father allows 11) We pray and think about our - caused when I was under the control the substance user to insert their selves, praying only for the of the mind changers? drama and chaos into the family, the strength to do what is right. Most people want a quick fix. After family will be weakened. 12) We try to help other alcoholics all, if this person wanted to get intoxi- Sometimes when a person seeks and to practice these principles cated, the alcohol and drugs worked help and they meet with me and their in everything we do. quickly. Why can’t sobriety work just loved one, the person who was Notice that the word ‘alcohol’ is as quickly? The answer is, sobriety is a using substances proudly talks about only mentioned in the first half of the process and earning trust in a relation- not using for a week or so, and first step. Meaning that 11 and ½ ship takes time. shares how they’ve been home every of the 12 Steps are dedicated Think about the relationships you night taking care of the children and to changing the person’s life. have with other people. How do people their home. The other person in the Consider these 12 Steps as a way earn your trust? Usually people earn relationship looks at them like they to take a personal inventory. A shop your trust by their consistent behaviors. are crazy. The sober person is keeper takes inventory to discard If someone is consistently intoxicated always home taking care of their the products that are not serving him or leaves their home for a binge or a children and home life. Now, the and then replaces the old products bender, the other people in that home substance using person decides with good, fresh new products. learn to survive and live without the to stay home and take care of their The same process is beneficial using person. Sure, they miss the responsibilities for one week and for people. The person is taking a person, but eventually they have everyone is praising this person! This life inventory and deciding which to move on with their life. The family is not fair! Be patient with the person areas, behaviors and thought or loved ones are forced to accept the in the beginning stages of recovery. processes are helping them and using person’s decision to choose The process of sobriety takes one day which are hurting them. Also, it’s addiction over spending time with them. at a time as does a strong relation- not enough for a person to stop Being a loving partner, mother/father ship. Don’t worry this is a marathon, doing an addictive behavior, the and family member is an honor that not a race and the rewards will be person must replace the old takes effort. Using a substance does plentiful. Next month we’ll discuss negative behaviors with positive and not take effort. Here’s an example, creating and enjoying healthy relation- productive new behaviors to grow think about work, do you show up ear- ships. Until then, honor and take care into sobriety. ly? Do you do a good job? Do you get of your community, family, partner Finally, if a person wants to en- along with everybody? Do you leave and self. gage in the 12 Step process, it is on time? If the answer is yes, then best to find a trusted sponsor to help your boss usually appreciates you. If Paul Snyder MA, LADC-S guide them through. A trusted spon- you show up late, avoid work, gossip Reno-Sparks Tribal Health Center sor can share wisdom, hope and and are a negative warrior, the boss Substance Use Counselor strength while also relating to the usually will correct these behaviors 775-329-5162, ext. 962 person in addiction and, at the same because they are not only bad for the [email protected]

23 Feds Separating Families Not New to American Indians

U.S. immigration policy causes uproar across nation, across globe

Since early May, 2,342 their parents and forced them into “Like millions of Americans, we children have been separated boarding schools hundreds and have read with increasing alarm from their parents after crossing sometimes thousands of miles reports of children being separated the Southern United States’ away. from their parents at the southern border, according to the Depart- Our communities know too well border. Although enforcing our ment of Homeland Security, as the intergenerational psychologi- immigration laws is an essential part of a new immigration cal trauma that will flow from the responsibility of the federal strategy put in place by the actions that the United States is government, it must be done in a Trump administration. taking today. way that is consistent with our Last week, U.S. President Congress and the President values and ordinary human Donald Trump signed an execu- should take heed of such abhorrent decency. The current family tive order reversing his zero mistakes from the past and separation crisis has multiple tolerance policy of separating actually live the moral values this contributing causes, including families and replaced it with a country proclaims to embody court decisions that require policy of family detention. by immediately ending this policy release rather than detention and reuniting the affected children of children but not parents who Under Trump’s leadership, an with their parents. Families belong enter our country illegally. We entire family, including children, together.” support the administration’s efforts now can be detained indefinite- Founded in 1944, the to enforce our immigration laws, ly. National Congress of American but we cannot support implementa- Previously, a 2015 court Indians is the oldest, largest tion of a policy that results in the order, based on the Flores and most representative categorical forced separation settlement, had prevented the American Indian and Alaska of minor children from their government from keeping Native organization in the parents.” --- U.S. Senator Dean migrant children in detention country. NCAI advocates Heller (R-Nev.) for more than 20 days. on behalf of tribal governments “The family separation issue is Days ago, Trump instructed and communities, promoting just the most recent consequence his Attorney General, Jeff strong tribal-federal govern- of our broken immigration system. Sessions, to ask the federal ment-to-government policies, I joined my Republican colleagues court to modify that agreement and promoting a better under- in the House…in favor of legisla- in order to allow children and/or standing among the general tion that will secure our border, unified families to be kept public regarding American strengthen workplace enforcement, in detention without a time limit. Indian and Alaska Native robustly enforce our immigration In response, Jefferson Keel governments, people and laws that are working while fixing (Chickasaw), President of the rights. the ones that aren’t, and move the National Congress of American DACA...to a small step in the right All four democratic members Indians released the following direction. …authorize border wall of Nevada’s congressional statement on the forced separa- construction and call for an addi- delegation have issued forceful tion of immigrant families. tional 5,000 border patrol person- statements opposing Trump’s “The forced separation of immi- nel and 5,000 …officers along the border separation practices and grant children from their families border; Provide a legislative solu- Nevada’s republican elected is simply immoral and harkens tion for current beneficiaries of leadership has issued state- back to a dark period for many DACA to receive a 3-year renewa- Native American families. ments, too. ble legal status in perpetuity.” Following are excerpts from For decades, the U.S. govern- --- U.S. Congressman Mark each representative. ment stole Native children from Amodei (R-Nev.)

Continued on page 26 24 25 v has one granddaughter. Like all good fathers, Mamerto not only is as extremely hard worker, but he is willing to stop what he is doing and help others team, Mamerto Munoz’s when needed. above-and-beyond efforts “He is always smiling and has nothing but good words If you have spent anytime at have been noted by his to speak,” Castro said. Anderson Park, or just driven supervisor and co-workers After being named or walked by, the pristine alike. Employee of the Month, the grounds can’t be missed. “I always see Muerto always humble Muerto said The grass is lush and working very hard in our he wanted to thank every- green. The sidewalks are community,” said the director one, especially Chairman clear, the parking lot is free of of public works, Rick Castro. Arlan Melendez and all the debris, mostly thank to one “He is a very friendly person RSIC leadership for giving individual. and his positive character is him the opportunity to work Though the entire Reno- what stands out the most.” at the Colony. Sparks Indian Colony Public An American by way of his “I’ve been here two years Works staff works together native Philippines, Mamerto is and I really love it,” he said. and tackles landscaping the proud father of three throughout the Colony as a grown children and he also

Congratulations— Mamerto Munoz has been selected the May 2018 Reno-Sparks Indian Colony Employee of the Month. Munoz works in the RSIC Public Works Department and focuses on landscaping. He is pictured at the left with KC Eben (far left) and Rick Castro of RSIC Public Works and Steven Saari of the human resources department at the Colony.

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26 Continued from page 24 of innocent immigrant families. “This is not a Republican or The President has not shown Democratic issue. This is a “Separating families is not only heart with this executive order that humanitarian issue.” inhumane, it is against everything will still target families and keep --- U.S. Rep Ruben Kihuen we stand for as a country. I’ve children behind bars. co-sponsored legislation to stop (D-Nev.) This President created crisis tearing families apart and protect “All the while, Republicans have after crisis and used human beings children’s rights. But let me be turned a blind eye to the children to advance his political agenda. I clear: this crisis was not caused and families being ripped apart challenge him and Republican by Congress. It was caused at the southern border thanks leaders in Congress to show by President Trump. He only has to the Trump Administration’s compassion, respect human rights, to say the word in order to stop 'zero-tolerance' policy. and work in good faith with Demo- the internment of thousands --- U.S. Rep. Dina Titus crats to pass bipartisan legislation of innocent children and release (D-Nev.) that addresses the immigration them back to their parents. “This brutal behavior tearing challenges our country faces. President Trump’s executive families apart needs to stop. The We must end the criminal prose- order still enforces his cruel administration’s cruel decision cution of asylum seekers, ensure immigration policy that prosecutes to implement this callous family families get a fair chance to make parents fleeing violence to protect separation policy is making an their case before a judge, and their kids. already dire humanitarian crisis explore alternative forms to deten- Millions of Americans have along the southern border even tion for families.” stood up in opposition to the cruel worse.” --- U.S. Rep. Jacky --- U.S. Senator Catherine separation of kids from their Rosen (D-Nev.) parents and the detention Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) Kids Help Kids

Postcards raise money

A mother of two and a career lawyer from Massachusetts started a children postcard- writing campaign as a way to take action. "We’re moms, we have children, and many of us have been trying to figure out how to do something that can make a difference," Karen Ross told several media outlets. For every child that writes a postcard and it is posted on Facebook or on Twitter using the hashtag: #postcards4families, $5 will be donated to RAICES, a Texas- based organization that has offered free and low-cost legal services to immigrant kids and families for the past 30 years. See: #postcards4families for more information .

27 Legal Terms Removed From Future Dictionary Editions Black’s Law Dictionary includes definition of discovery only in 6th printing

Submitted by Steve Melendez as complex as it is diabolical. It responded that he could fight American Indian Genocide Museum seems that this idea of extermi- his own battles. American nation of a race of people took history is a history of deception. In 2007, the Houston Public a century of the English study- In 1578, Richard Hakluyt, the Library had a used book sale. ing how the Spanish did it, and lawyer wrote, “Nothing is more There were bargains galore by the time Texas was settled, to be endeavored with the on every subject you could they had another century Inland people than familiarity. imagine. We would go every to learn from the mistakes For so may you best discover year and in the history section made in the thirteen original all the natural commodities you could always find books on colonies along the east coast. of their country, and also all Native Americans. The trick for the English was their wants, all their strengths, One of the books I would al- to do it, but not to be found all their weaknesses, and with ways see at these used book guilty of doing it. whom they are at war, and with sales was entitled The Indians Even before the English land- whom confederate, with peace of Texas. ed at Jamestown in 1607, they and amity, and which known, When I first got to Texas had a plan to play one Tribe you may work many great in the 1970s, I had a bit of a against another. Soon after effects of great consequence… culture shock because it arriving at Jamestown, John if change of religion or civil wars seemed like there were no Smith suggested to the chief, should happen in the realm, Native Americans. an alliance to go and fight his which are of great benefit”. What really got my attention enemies. The chief wisely Continued on page 29 was the chapter called “Extermination.” The title of that chapter pretty much put the history of Texas in a nutshell. It answered my question as to why there were so few Indians in Texas. For example, when the second President of the Repub- lic of Texas, Mirabeau Buona- parte Lamar, delivered his first message to the Texas Congress, on December 21, 1838, he spoke of “…an exterminating war upon their warriors, which will admit of no compromise and have no termination except in their total extinction or total expulsion.” As a young boy, I used to wonder how we once owned Hiding History? According to the President of the American Indian Genocide Museum, everything and now the Whites history is being removed or edited from legal books. In the 8th Edition of Black’s Law Diction- own practically everything. ary, the definition of “Indian reservation,” is different than the definition in the 6th Edition. As it turns out, the answer is File Photo

28 Continued from page 28 The definition I was looking colonial law and ruled, “… for said, “Discovery, Internation- discovery gave exclusive title Today, the deception of hiding al Law: As the foundation for a to those who made it.” history takes on the form claim of national ownership or The speculators loss was the of books being removed from sovereignty, discovery is the federal government’s gain libraries or edited to hide the of plenary power over all land. truth. If you think about America’s At the book sale in 2007, I “Those who hidden history of genocide, the came across a Black’s Law mandate for race wars is hidden Dictionary 7th Edition. do not in this law of discovery. If you To begin with, I had no idea have a stranger suddenly show- there was such a thing as a remember ing up on the horizon, strutting “law dictionary.” the past are around like he owns the place, The first word I looked up was of course the landowners who the word “treaty.” condemned have lived here for thousands The definition was, “an agree- of years are going to fight. If we ment, league, or contract to repeat it.” don’t learn from history and between nations or sovereigns” teach it to our children, as the —-George Santayana and also said it was the philosopher, George Santayana American Philosopher “supreme law of the land” as once said, “Those who do not stated in article 6 of the U.S. remember the past are Constitution. finding of a country, continent, condemned to repeat it.” This book was very enlighten- or island previously unknown or The effects of this law played ing and thorough because it previously known only to its out again recently at Standing also said that a treaty had to be uncivilized inhabitants.” Rock, with the American ratified by the United States Well, it wasn’t in his diction- Indians being called trespass- Senate and signed by the presi- ary. It seems to me, that they, ers and terrorists. The effects dent of the United States. the powers that be, printed this of this law can be seen in every In the appendix of this book, it racist and discriminatory law action this government takes also had one of the United only for the 500 year anniver- towards Native Americans. Nations declarations. I believe it sary of Columbus’ alleged As they used water cannons was on the rights of Indigenous discovery of America. on our people in freezing peoples. This definition is found only in temperatures, they were I could be wrong because I no the 1990 printing of Black’s Law offering $1.3 billion dollars longer have the book. Dictionary, Sixth Edition. When in exchange for their treaty I finally found another one on the lawyers representing rights. The amount of money Amazon.com but it was the William M’Intosh presented was based on “the time Sixth Edition printed in 1990. their position before the of taking”, a euphemism for “the It was in this old dictionary Supreme Court in 1823 they time of discovery.” The original that I finally came across this said, the Indians were: “an $17 million (one dollar an acre) definition of the word: inferior race of people, without has grown with interest since “discovery.” With a little inves- the privileges of citizens.” the 1970s. Along with the cash, tigation, I found that this very Why do we have such a racist they are now offering “trust important definition is missing law hidden in out-of-print law land,” another euphemism for: from the Eighth Edition. books today? “the right to occupy federal Out of curiosity, I texted my Because the Supreme Court land.” brother and asked him if this took that argument right out The Bureau of Indian Affairs definition of “discovery” was in of the mouths of the land (BIA) officials would say, “Take his Seventh Edition of Black’s speculators such as M’Intosh the money, you are not selling Law Dictionary. and made it its own. It validated Continued on page 31

29 30 Continued from page 29 read: “it is mere possession not who does not protest the the land.” That is what the BIA specifically recognized as own- government’s refusal to honor officials told the Paiutes and ership and may be extinguished treaties is a part of the bamboo- Western Shoshone of Nevada, by the federal government zlement. “Take the money, you are not at any time.” Thirty-eight years ago, I wrote selling the land.” There is a It is like the fairy tale of “The to the Nevada State Journal reason our ancestors gave men Emperor’s New Clothes” with that the government had tricked like these, the name, “forked- the Indian chief parading down the Indians into filing a lien tongued devils.” the street thinking he is covered against the government’s title What is “trust Land?” with fine garments of sover- with the formation of the Indian In order to discover the stark eignty until the little boy shouts, Claims Commission, which we reality of the situation, you can “The Emperor has no clothes now know, was based on this either believe former Senator on.” doctrine of discovery. Harry Reid or you can look up The grand scheme behind I think if we can get our lead- the legal definition of “Indian Richard Hakluyt’s 1578 plan ers to as least say something land.” of “civil wars” being “of great about an obviously white According to Black’s 8th benefit” has always been, as it supremacist law, it would go a Edition it is, “Land owned is now, death by semantics. long way in forcing America by the United States, but held They wanted the Indians dead to fulfill its promise of liberty and in trust for and used by Ameri- but they wanted them to kill justice for all. can Indians.” themselves off. We must realize that the law Today, it is a war of words. of discovery, (Johnson v. M’In- The tale of the three diction- tosh), is not just one law but a aries illustrates the constantly mindset of racist Jim Crow laws moving, ever changing defini- in the 21st Century. tions which are the semantics Now, you can either believe of dispossession. the White man bearing gifts or Gone from the 8th Edition, but you can look up the forked- present in the 6th Edition is the tongued definition of: “Indian phrase defining “Indian Reser- title” as found in Black’s 6th and vation.” It says, “public domain th 8 Editions. …under the superintendence Editor’s Note: th The 8 Edition definition of the government which re- The proceeding was submitted says: “A right of occupancy that tains title to the land.” by Steve Melendez, a member the federal government grants The white man owns every- of the Reno-Sparks Indian to an American Indian tribe…” thing because he “discovered” Colony and the President of the but censored was a phrase it? Anything that unreasonable American Indian Genocide th found in the 6 Edition which should not be law, and anyone Museum.

31 32 Reno-Sparks Indian Colony Youth Success Spotlight Colony trio leaves mark as graduates of Sherman Indian High School

Moving Mountains — Gabriel Miller, Kolin Wadsworth and Colbey Astor proudly display the Reno-Sparks Indian Colony’s flag just after the three graduated. Now alums of Sherman Indian High School, an off-reservation boarding high school for Native Americans, Miller, Wadsworth and Astor are well equipped for the challenges our young Ameri- can Indian people face. In 2018, the Reno-Sparks Indian Colony boosted 21 high school graduates including Miller, Wadsworth and Astor. Furthermore, 10 other RSIC members completed four or two-year college degrees. Those students included: Lucas Crain, Shelley Skenandore, Kayleen Harjo, Alisha Numan, Randa Deluna, Shirley Cypher, Katie Shaw, Rita Imus, Bridgette Stump and Deidre Quimayousie. See next month’s Camp News for more coverage of the graduates.

Spotlight Search: Sharing Student Success Do you know an outstanding youth at the Reno-Sparks Indian Colony who deserves to be recognized for his or her hard work or contributions to our neighborhoods, schools and tribe? Do you know an outstanding young scientist, activist, athlete, dancer, or all-around outstanding ambassador within Indian Country? The Camp News wants to highlight young people who are honoring themselves and his or her family with dignity, pride and humility. Tell us about your youth’s success story at: [email protected]

33 Reno-Sparks Indian Colony Youth Success Spotlight Pyramid Lake High academic achievers celebrate milestone

34 Reno-Sparks Indian Colony Youth Success Spotlight Jesse Hall Elementary Students of the Month recognized, celebrated

35 Reno-Sparks Indian Colony Youth Success Spotlight Elementary school spotlights excellence, cooperation, responsibility, independence

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The RSIC Diabetes Program reserves the right to end the program at any time.

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41 41 Legal Notices, Public Announcements

Tribal committee recruitment, civic responsibility, volunteer opportunity

Law & Order Committee Education Advisory Committee The Law & Order Committee is currently The Education Advisory Committee advises and recruiting for one new member. Appointments comments on Education Department programs made to the Committee are for a four-year term and that serve RSIC children, families and community members are appointed by the Tribal Council. The members. The Education Advisory Committee Committee, pursuant to the bylaws, is scheduled membership consists of five members who meet to meet the first Wednesday of each month, but the monthly and are provided a monthly meeting date can be changed by the Committee. stipend for participation. The committee members The Committee shall be compensated at a rate will consist of three tribal members and two approved by the Tribal Council. community residents. Under the Federal Guide- The Standing Rules for Committees and lines 25 CFR §273.15, “Indian Education Advisory Boards of RSIC have been revised and Committees are elected from among parents or were adopted by the Tribal Council on 10-31-2012, legal guardians of eligible Indian students enrolled Resolution No. 2012-RS-53. All Committee in the school(s) affected by a contract(s).” The members must abide by these rules. Please see members are appointed by the Tribal Council and the Tribal Administrator’s Office for a copy of the shall serve a term of two years. The committee Standing Rules. members must abide by the Tribal Council Stand- Any interested RSIC enrolled member may ing Rules & Statement of Confidentiality. submit an applications to the Tribal Administrator’s Please submit a letter of interest to: Office located at 34 Reservation Rd. Reno-Sparks Indian Colony Education Department Recruitment 34 Reservation Rd. for Pow Wow Committee Members Reno, NV 89502 The Numaga Indian Days Pow Wow committee is seeking Reno-Sparks Indian Colony Tribal Recruitment members to serve on its committee. There are for Housing Advisory Board THREE vacancies. HAB is actively seeking two interested communi- Committee members will be appointed by the ty members to sit on the Housing Advisory Board. RSIC Tribal Council and shall serve a term of (4) years. If you are interested in being a member of the If you are interested in becoming a Numaga Housing Advisory Board, please submit a letter Indian Days Pow Wow committee member, please of interest to: submit your completed application to: Tom Dressler RSIC Housing Director Reno-Sparks Indian Colony c/o 34 Reservation Road Pow Wow Committee Reno, NV 89502 ATTN: Tribal Administrator 34 Reservation Road KTMB’s Truckee River Cleanup Day Reno NV 89502 Saturday, Oct. 13 from 9 a.m.—noon A Keep Truckee Meadows Beautiful event where MAIL KEYS FOUND at the mailbox on Prairie Moon Lane RSIC commits to keeping its part of the river clean on Saturday 06/16/18. Go by or call RSIC Housing at and healthy. Meet behind the Reno-Sparks Tribal 775/785-1300 to identify the keys. Health Center. KTMB will host a BBQ afterward, with the location TBD closer to the date.

42 43 Continued from front cover of the state of Nevada, to which symbol of Reno, unifying its and all of the City’s leadership. Reno is a proud part. residents under it." “We can only hope that the The bottom notch of the circle The launch of a competition City’s new design will be is silver to represent the silver to designate a new flag for city appreciated for another 58 mining boom in the area, which was in part to celebrate Reno’s years.” said Honig-Bear. ultimately led to the rise of the 150th birthday. The new Reno flag was offi- city of Reno itself. The contest was also in an cially adopted by City Council Above lays the bright blue effort to better represent the by resolution on April 25. Truckee, which is not only a modern Reno and the RACC The approved design by the landmark of the area but essen- led the effort to create an official City of Reno Council is public tial drinking water to the current municipal flag for the City domain and the City encour- residents and was crucial of Reno. ages citizens to adopt it and to early Reno. The project, based on com- make it their own. Above that stands the Sierra munity involvement, educated The new Reno flag was Nevada mountains, which are the public about flag design designed by Tucker Stosic, a both a landmark of Reno and a and Reno history in order 23-year-old Renoite. provider of natural resources to produce a meaningful symbol The design incorporates the to the area. The mountains are of civic pride while better surrounding geography and outlined by the color gold, following the rules of good flag history in a symbolic way. to represent the rich desert design. Stosic has shared about his Reno calls home. RSIC Tribal Council member design that... "The rich blue The star in the corner is the Shawn D. Johnson helped with of the flag is representative star on top of the Reno arch, a the flag judging.

New Friends — Even though the Hungry Valley land base expanded in 2016, the Reno-Sparks Indian Colony leadership voted to continue its historic relationship with the Reno Rodeo. This year, on the final night of the Cattle Drive, the RSIC Pow Wow Club shared the history of pow wow dancing and provided demonstrations. The grand finale, a friendship dance, brought about 75 cowboys and cowgirls into the circle. Participating RSIC Pow Wow Club members included: Jason Lopez, Plume Mckaney, Dania Wahwasuck, Athena Bill, Bridgette Stump, Lorri Chasing Crow, Emileigh Mason , Elias Dressler, Dae Furst, Olivia Chasing Crow, Wyliann Brady, Naki’e Williams, Jett Williams, Powma Williams, Karianna John, Gabriella Shaw, and Waylon Shaw. Also pictured is Clare Andriola, Executive Director of the Charitable Foundation of the Reno Rodeo in the back row, far right. Photo By Bucky Harjo