THE GRIN VOL. 21, NO. 21 GILA RIVER INDIAN NEWS || www.GRICNEWS.org NOVEMBER 2, 2018 Halloween fun hits GRIC with departments and programs joining the fun

Trail of Doom participants make their way across the various candy sta- tions at the trunk or treat activity. Christopher Lomahquahu/GRIN

Christopher Lomahquahu as pint-sized ghouls, goblins and a Gila River Indian News few super heroes descended upon the Gila River Indian Community The Gila River Indian Com- Governance Center for the annual munity always gets in the Hallow- trick or treat event on Oct. 29. een spirit with schools, tribal de- partments and programs passing out candy and treats. Continued on Page 11 Children from schools across the Community take part in the annual trick or treat event at the Governance Center It was a howling good time, on Oct. 29. Christopher Lomahquahu/GRIN GRPD recognizes outstanding employees Aaron J. Tohtsoni ing before welcoming remarks for her work as a civilian inves- Gila River Indian News from Police Chief Kathleen El- tigator, a newly created position, The Gila River Police De- liot. handling 240 calls of service and partment held an award ceremony “You come to work every day 44 follow-up calls during her first on Oct. 18 in Sacaton recognizing and do an outstanding job, you year. employees and officers for their recognize what is going on and For the Community Service hard work and dedication during you’re here because it’s in your Award, Squad C was recognized the 2017 work year. In total, 20 heart to come here and do the best for service done during the 2017 employees were presented with that you can,” said Chief Elliot to holiday season, helping cleanup awards. the officers and employees. “I am the District 6 park. The beautifi- After the GRPD honor guard really honored to be able to rec- cation project was also a way for posted colors, Bethany Harkness ognize all of you today that have them to get to know community sang the national anthem. Tim done an outstanding job.” members. They also chipped in The Gila River Police Department recognized officers and employees Terry provided a traditional bless- A certificate of appreciation during an award ceremony for their hard work. Aaron J. Tohtsoni/GRIN was given to Barbara Weaver Continued on Page 11 Blackwater teen sworn in as 30th Youth Council president Akimel O’odham/ took the oath of office from Judge new things thanks to her time on Jay Pedro. youth council and she pledged to Pee-Posh Youth Gov. Stephen Roe Lewis rec- continue their work in the Com- ognized the youth for their com- munity. “Remember the reason Council holds mitment and professionalism. He our youth council was established inauguration in called them leaders among their was to be a voice for the youth peers and in their respective dis- and also serve as a resource for District 2 tricts. “They are leaders now,” the Community.” said Gov. Lewis. A reception with family and Roberto A. Jackson Gila River Indian News Out-going president, Randel friends followed the ceremony. Curran, who will serve as an at- Tribal leaders and supporters large member, thanked his fellow District One Representatives attended the Akimel O’odham/ youth council members in the Precious Vicente Pee-Posh Youth Council Inaugu- Annual Membership Address. Alexander Bustamante ration in District 2 on Oct. 20, to “Thank you for everything,” said see 24 young men and women be- Curran. District Two Representatives gin their terms. Precious Vicente, Following the oath of office, Dedric Osife 19, from District 1, was sworn in Vicente gave the Presidential Ad- Junior Pancott as the 30th president in the orga- dress and reflected on her growth nization’s history. Vice-President as a youth council member. “As District Three Representatives Lorenza Aleman, Secretary An- time continued on, I didn’t know Elaysia Colt gel Molina and Treasurer Hunter how much youth council would Haili Gonzalez Precious Vicente takes the oath of office at the Youth Council inauguration Nish were the other officers who have an effect on me,” she said. in District 2 on Oct. 20. Roberto A. Jackson/GRIN Vicente experienced many Continued on Page 9

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[email protected] November 2, 2018 Gila River Indian News Page 3 Gila Crossing Community School student finds success in cross country Aaron J. Tohtsoni encouragement he hears from in friendly races. He said that Gila River Indian News teammates and family gives he started running to start beat- him the motivation to compete ing his friends but seeing the Gila Crossing Communi- at his best during his races. progression really motivated ty School’s Diego Rhodes is “I think of them saying him to continue past school- in his first year running cross ‘good luck’ and that keeps me yard races. country but has been quite motivated,” he said. Being on an organized the all-star rookie. Just a sev- The ending of races can team, Rhodes learned that he enth-grade student, he has be nerve-racking for Rhodes can run longer and faster than Governor finished either first or second because everyone is trying he thought he could, attribut- Stephen Roe Lewis during the regular season. to pass each other before the ing his coach and teammates Lt. Governor “Cross country is some- finish line, saying that you for pushing him. Robert Stone thing I like to do and some- have to keep focused and not “Knowing that other rac- thing I love,” said Rhodes. Community Council get nervous. His nerves have ers are giving it their all gives “It’s something to do instead gotten the best of him, being me a chance to be competi- Representatives of just doing nothing.” District 1 slightly intimidated by another tive,” said Rhodes. Arzie Hogg Rhodes is looking for- runner at the end of a race. He also knows the impor- Joey Whitman ward to running in the sea- Every evening, Rhodes tance of school, saying that his son ending finals, which took District 2 runs with his brother and aunt. favorite class is the one that Carol Schurz place on Oct. 31. His aunt is a runner and helps challenges him the most: lan- This is the first year that him with tips and has helped guage arts. He said that he does District 3 Gila Crossing Community Carolyn Williams him progress this season. really well in other classes but Rodney Jackson School has had a cross country He plans to continue run- that language arts is challeng- team, being a part of a team is ning cross country and hopes ing for him and feels he is up District 4 something that Rhodes has en- to compete in high school. to the challenge, much like he Jennifer Allison joyed. Although he has played Pamela Johnson He started running in gram- was when he was losing races Thirteen year-old David Rhodes has been run- Barney Enos, Jr. baseball, Rhodes said cross mar school when his friends to his friends in second-grade. ning away from the competition during his first Monica Antone country is his first sport. The would continuously beat him year running cross country. Aaron J. Tohtsoni/ GRIN District 5 Janice Stewart Marlin Dixon CORRECTION: In the Oct. 19 issue of the Gila River Indian Lawrence White, Sr. Thomas White News in the “VFSO Assisting Veterans and Families in GRIC” article veteran Lynn Dixon’s last name contained a misspelling. District 6 Anthony Villareal, Sr. Terrance B. Evans Gila River Indian Community Charles Goldtooth InterFaith Ministry District 7 Devin Redbird LUNCH WITH THE Robert Keller, Tribal Treasurer The Great Harvest Gathering Shannon White, Tent Meeting Community Council Secretary SUPERINTENDENT Gila River Indian News Come and enjoy some lunch and November 30 from 5:30pm to 9pm June M. Shorthair December 1, 2018 from 11:30am to 9pm [email protected] join in the conversation with Director of CPAO (520) 562-9851 Superintendent Cherryl Paul Roberto A. Jackson *There will be a drawing for a $25 Gift Card for those who attend @ The Gila River Komatke [email protected] Managing Editor Boys & Girls Club (520) 562-9719 Wednesday, November 7, 2018 5047 W. Pecos Rd., Laveen, AZ 85339 Christopher Lomahquahu 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. [email protected] Community Newsperson Middle School Room D-8 Open your eyes and look at the fields. (520) 562-9718 They are ready for Harvest. John 4:35c NIV Aaron J. Tohtsoni Vendors will be selling food, jewelry, Christian books & cds [email protected]

Community Newsperson For further information contact: (520) 562-9717 Pastor Darlene Vasquez @ (602) 377-5636 Lisa Freda @ (602) 600-3030 Gina Goodman No personnel issues will be discussed during this. We value your input for these meetings and discussions. Please send your topics of discussion directly to Mrs. Paul Treva Lewis @ (602) 292-2853 [email protected] [email protected] Susie Varela @ (602) 405-8851 GRIN Secretary II (520) 562-9715 Write to: Editor, GRIN P.O. Box 459 Sacaton, AZ 85147 Published letters or columns do not neces- sarily reflect the opinion of the Editor or Gila River Indian Community. Buckle Up! LETTERS POLICY: GRIN welcomes letters and columns from readers. Let- ters should be limited to 200 words and be in good taste. Material that could be libelous or slanderous is not acceptable. All letters or columns should be signed with the writer’s true name, address and telephone number in the event GRIN may need to contact the writer. Only the name of the writer will be printed in the paper. Letters or columns without There were 556 Motor Vehicle Crashes resulting in 6 Fatal Deaths in 2017¹ a complete signature, name, address or phone number will not be acceptable to GRIN for publication. GRIN reserves Wearing Your Seat Belt Will Save Your Life the right to edit submitted materials for grammar, spelling and content. Let’s Help Get Our Community to 100% Seat Belt Usage Gila River Indian Community Seat belt Usage Rate is currently 78% for Gila River Indian Community in FY2017² P.O. Box 459 Sacaton, AZ 85147 (520)562-9715 www.gricnews.org Material published in the Gila River Indian News may not be reproduced in any form For more information regarding the seat belt laws within GRIC without consent from the Gila River Indian Community contact the: Injury Prevention Program Tribal Health Department Sacaton: (520) 562-5114

¹ GRIC PD Crash Data FY 2017 Laveen: (520) 550-8000 ²GRIC IPP Seat Belt Observation Data FY 2017 Page 4 Gila River Indian News November 2, 2018

GRHC.ORG Congratulations Priscilla Foote!

Gila River Health Care is pleased to announce the promotion of Priscilla Foote, a member of District 6 as the new Chief Behavioral Health Officer effective October 2nd. BHS is one of the largest divisions within GRHC, with Priscilla serving as the Executive Director of the Behavioral Health Services Division since 2016.

Priscilla’s dedication to her profession and the Gila River Indian Community is unparalleled, leading the division to unsurpassed growth. In 1998, Priscilla started as a Clinical Social Worker, Administrative Director, eventually becoming the Interim Executive Director in April 2016 and the Executive Director of Behavioral Health in October 2016.

GRHC is proud to announce the promotion of Priscilla Foote to Chief Behavioral Health Officer, and we look forward to her leadership in her new expanded and well-deserved role.

In observance of VETERANS DAY 11.11.18 Administrative Offices will be Closed Monday, November 12th

TheGila following River departmentsIndian Community will be open CRISIS at HHKMH HOTLINE: only during 1-800-259-3449the holiday weekend: • Dialysis East & West • Medical Imaging • ER • Pharmacy • Inpatient & Wound Infusion • Primary Care

Normal business hours will resume Tuesday, November 13th. If you need immediate assistance, please call 911 or GRHC.ORGvisit the Emergency Department at Hu Hu Kam Memorial Hospital.

In observance of the Thanksgiving Holiday Administrative Offices will be Closed Thursday and Friday November 22nd and 23rd

The following departments will be open at HHKMH only during the holiday weekend: • Dialysis East • ER • Inpatient & Wound • Dialysis West • Medical Imaging Infusion (open 11/23) • Pharmacy

Normal business hours will resume Monday, November 26th. If you need immediate assistance, please call 911 or visit the Emergency Department at Hu Hu Kam Memorial Hospital.

Gila River Indian Community CRISIS HOTLINE: 1-800-259-3449 November 2, 2018 Gila River Indian News Page 5 Gila River Police Department Incident Logs • Certain reports may and a follow up will be con- the victim was transported jects grabbed items from if trying to stab the victim. entry by pushing past the not be available or are cur- ducted. to a local hospital for fur- the table and ran out of the Status: Suspect was ar- victim. Upon entering the rently under investigation Status: Under Investi- ther treatment. store without paying. rested and booked into jail residence the suspect pro- which GRPD holds the gation Status: Under Investi- Status: Under Investi- Burglary– The sus- ceeded to pick up food right to restrict public re- Aggravated Assault– gation gation pects committed burglary items and then attempted lease. Officers were dispatched to Theft (Shoplifting) while the victim was away to leave the residence. The Incident Log a shots fired call. The inci- District Four (Lone - While at the Chevron from the residence. The victim stepped in front of October 07-13, 2018 dent resulted in the victim Butte Area): Gas Station female took investigation revealed the the suspect in an attempt Calls for services this suffering potentially life Auto Theft- While at ten baseball caps from the victim’s residence was left to prevent him from steal- week: 661 threatening injuries due to work the victim stated an display and walked out unattended while they had ing the items. The suspect Arrest made: 48 gunshot wounds. The offi- unknown subject took a without attempting to pay stayed with family off the pushed the victim to the cers were able to determine Ford F-250 without permis- for the merchandise. The Community. Two male ground causing abrasions District One- (Black- the identity of the suspect sion. The vehicle belonged female subject entered a subjects were observed and swelling to their arm water) as well as a potential wit- to a family member that black sedan and left the arriving in a red truck and and back. The suspect fled Theft– The victim ness. Officers were unable was out of town. The vic- property. Video surveil- forced their way inside the the residence prior to police notified Police when they to locate the suspect and tim recently became em- lance is pending review residence by kicking the arrival. Officers responded returned home to find they witness during the investi- ployed with the Sheraton to identify the suspect and back door open. to the area and located the were missing some miscel- gation. Resort and was parked in vehicle the suspect left the Status: Under Investi- suspect along with the sto- laneous items along with a Status: Under Investi- the employee parking lot. premises in. gation len item. computer. The victim had gation The vehicle was gone at the Status: Under Investi- Status: Suspect was been away from the home Aggravated Assault– end of the victim’s shift. gation District Six (Komat- arrested. for awhile and was just get- Officers were dispatched Status: Under Investi- Theft (Shoplifting) - ke): ting back. to a residence in reference gation Officers were dispatched to Burglary – Officers District Three: Status: Under investi- to an assault. The inves- Auto Theft- The vic- a store at the Phoenix Pre- were dispatched to an Aggravated Assault gation tigation revealed that the tim called law enforcement mium Outlet. The investi- abandoned residence where – The suspect put a hand- victim was assaulted in to report a theft of a vehicle. gation revealed a male sus- the suspects committed gun to the victim’s neck District Two (Sacaton the residence. The suspect The investigation revealed pect entered the store with burglary by forcing entry and threatened her. The Flats): had kicked, punched and the victim parked his 1995 two other males. While two into a storage room locat- suspect ordered the victim No Incidents Involv- stabbed the victim. The Ford F-150 truck in the ear- of the subjects appeared to ed within the carport area. to retrieve their backpack ing Part 1 Crime victim was transported to ly morning hours at Love’s watch the area, the other Copper wire was exposed which they did and placed an area hospital to be treat- Truck Stop parking lot. placed clothing under his where someone had cut and it outside of the residence. District Three (Saca- ed for their injuries. Status: When they returned late in own. As the males left the removed. Photos were tak- As the suspect walked out ton): Under Investigation the afternoon to retrieve the store the anti theft alarms en of the damages as well the door to retrieve their Aggravated Assault – vehicle it was discovered it were activated. Officers as the graffiti throughout backpack the victim locked Officers were dispatched to District Four (Stotonic had been stolen. The vehi- attempted to locate the sus- the residence. the suspect out. The suspect the hospital in reference to Area): cle was entered into NCIC pects in the shopping Out- Status: Under Investi- then fired two rounds into the victim being struck mul- Aggravated Assault as stolen. let area but yielded nega- gation the front of the residence tiple times with a machete – The reporting party ad- Status: Under Investi- tive results. which caused damage to type weapon. The victim vised that their nephew gation Status: Under Investi- District Seven (Mar- the house along with items was treated at HuHuKam came to the house after Theft (Shoplifting) – gation icopa): in the house. The suspect Hospital for their injuries. being stabbed. The inves- Two subjects shoplifted Theft- Officers were Aggravated Assault fled the scene on foot and The victim stated the sus- tigation revealed the victim items from a store in the dispatched to the Lone – Officers responded to a was unable to be located by pect was calling him a dif- had been stabbed on the ear Phoenix Premium Outlets. Butte Chevron Trading shot fired call due to a male law enforcement. ferent name during the time and in the back of the neck. The two male subjects Post. Employees stated a coming out of a house and Status: Suspect has of the attack. A person of Officers were able to deter- had entered the store and male and female subject firing in their direction. The been identified and Police interest has been identified mine a possible suspect and walked to a table. The sub- had stolen merchandise and investigation revealed the are conducting follow up. left the area in a blue sedan. victims were parked on the Burglary – Suspect(s) The female had placed the side of the road on Baseline forced entry into an office items in her shorts and used and 87th Ave taking photo- building by breaking a win- her sweater to cover the graphs. While victims were dow to gain access. The vic- bulges. Video surveillance taking photographs the sus- tim arrived at his office the is pending to identify the pect fired a single shot after following day to discover subjects and the vehicle yelling at the victims about the office had been broken they left the premises in. being parked there. All into and a number of items Status: Under Investi- three victims advised they had been taken. The victim gation were in fear for their lives contacted law enforcement Theft- While at an to the point where they and officers responded to event at the Rawhide facil- took cover behind the vehi- investigate the incident. ity the victim reported an cle. There were no injuries Status: Under investi- iPhone as missing. The vic- reported and the rifle used gation. tim attempted to locate the was seized for evidence Burglary – Suspect(s) phone for a couple of days. and booked into evidence. unlawfully entered the Sa- A stolen affidavit was filled The suspect was booked caton Elementary School out and the phone was list- into DRS. triggering the security ed as being stolen. Status: Suspect was ar- alarm. The Police Depart- Status: Under investi- rested and booked into jail ment was contacted and gation advised of the active alarm. Theft- Officers re- Incident Log October Officers responded and sponded to Lone Butte 14, 2018 – October 20, checked the campus but Casino in reference to a 2018 could not locate any sub- reported theft. Further in- Gila River Police offi- jects in the area. The fol- vestigation revealed a cell cers responded to 553 calls lowing morning the victim phone was taken from a for service and made 55 ar- contacted law enforcement charging station without rests. and advised when she en- the owner’s consent. The District One: tered the classrooms she suspect’s information was Theft – The suspect observed several items obtained and Officers will stole paperwork belonging scattered on the floor. be conducting follow up. to the victim while at the Status: Under investi- Status: Under Investi- victim’s residence. The vic- gation. gation tim realized the documents were missing several days District Four: District Five (Casa later and reported the inci- (Stotonic Area) Blanca): dent to law enforcement. Aggravated Assault – Aggravated Assault – Status: Under investi- The suspect assaulted the Officers were dispatched gation. victim by punching her on to a domestic in progress. the head after an argument. The suspect was arrested District Two: The suspect then grabbed a and booked for assaulting Robbery – The sus- trash bag and placed it over the victim. The suspect had pect knocked on the front the victim’s head while possession of a screw driv- door of the victim’s res- er and had made motions as idence and then forced Continued on Page 16 Page 6 Gila River Indian News November 2, 2018 Community implements VAWA with ordinances and grants to prosecute offenders Aaron J. Tohtsoni fenses within the Community. Gila River Indian News Part of those ordinances was to have non-Community The Violence Against members register their residen- Women Act (VAWA) was passed cy with the enrollment depart- in 1994 and since has been re- ment. The residency ordinance, authorized a variety of times which went into effect on June to provide funding to improve 1, was so that they could be in- criminal justice efforts to in- cluded in jury pools for the SD- vestigate and prosecute domes- VCJ non-Native cases. tic violence, dating violence, The Community received stalking and sexual assault in the a federal grant of $495,000 to United States. assist with VAWA implemen- The landmark legislation tation. A majority of the grant was signed into law by former covers costs related to inmate President Bill Clinton, which housing of non-Natives as well was reauthorized in 2000, 2005 as medical care. Another por- and 2013, and has helped give a tion of the grant, covers training voice for women to speak out on and technical assistance for the heinous crimes. Community’s criminal justice Under the Obama Adminis- department. tration, the 2013 reauthorization The Community’s police provided protections to mem- department has undergone train- bers of the LGBTQ community. ing to recognize VAWA cases. It also provided law enforce- The investigations are handled ment with better resources to the same but now have a special investigate rape cases, provided code to identify the case. tools for college students on dat- An incident took place ing violence and sexual assault in District 7, between a fe- and allows relief for immigrant male Community member and victims of domestic violence. a non-Native male. The pair It also empowered tribal have children together and an courts to prosecute those that argument turned into a physi- commit domestic violence on cal fight. Another incident took tribal lands whether or not that place when a non-Native male offender is a member of that par- swung at a female Community ticular tribe or is non-Native. member, an assault did not take Community Council adopt- place. ed ordinances in May to imple- The number one crime ment Special Domestic Violence committed in the Community is Criminal Jurisdiction (SDVCJ) domestic violence, with 20 per- over non-Natives who commit cent of police calls being related certain domestic violence of- to domestic violence.

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From: The Culture and Language cohort:

Nina Allison A’AGA Priscilla Espinoza Something to be told or talked about Starleen Somegustava of our ancestors. The Gila land commissioner, and Edwardine Thomas River Indian Community the Pima Farm Improve- was established by an act ment Association. How- of Congress in 1859 and ever, non-Indian cotton the Salt River Pima-Mar- farmers were not opposed. We held our “I CHEKTHO HEG ETH HIMTHAG” event, on Friday October 12th thru Sunday icopa Indian Community Their reasoning was Na- October 14th. On the first day of the event the participants were given t-shirts, which they By Billy Allen was created by an Execu- tive workers were needed wore proudly throughout the event. The lessons that were conducted by the cohort, was done Sometimes the I-8 tive Order June 14, 1879. for 3 to 4 months and when in the Pima language. This was our purpose to teach our Culture, Language, and be able to give drive to San Diego seems The Ak Chin Indian Com- not working, they needed some insight to how our Himthag once was. like a monotonous chore. munity was created in May a place to go. Thus efforts We would like to thank the participants that signed up for the event, and continued to attend But from Casa Grande to 1912 when then President to eliminate the reserva- daily regardless of the rain. If it was not for the participants having such a strong interest in near downtown San Diego, Taft signed documentation tion failed. In 1920, Ralph wanting to learn more of the Pima Language, and wanting to know more of the Himthag. Our one can travel back in time which originally created Cameron, an Arizona Con- event would have not been a reality. and remain on Native land. a 47,600-acre reservation, gressional candidate, cam- Ancient trails long etched but that was reduced to less paigned with the idea to We give much respects, and thanks to our presenter for sharing their knowledge, and gifts with onto the desert still exist, than 22,000 acres the fol- give part of the Colorado our participants. Thanks to our presenters: Luzelva Middaugh, Leland Thomas, Billy Allen and but are now known only lowing year. The Tohono River Indian Reservation to Antonio Davis. to a few. Long forgotten O’odham Nation consists of war veterans for settlement. A big thank you goes out to Dr. Brayboy, Dr. Chadwick, and Dr. Bixby, Our professors from four land bases. San Xavi- School, jobs and family villages have given way to ASU for believing in us, and standing with us from the beginning to the end so that we could er was established in 1874; continue to draw O’odham modern towns and signs provide this event for our community. Thank you for being our biggest supporters! Thanks to have taken over what the San Lucy was set aside in to Mondali but it is always our ASU mentor Taylor Strelevitz, for assisting us through classes and for assisting us with our landscape told early travel- 1882, and the “main” land better to come back, the event. ers. Before the present-day base recognized in 1917. In drive home is picturesque freeway, the akimel was 1978, Florence Village of- and pleasing. For the most Thanks to Ge’e Ki A’al Vepeg A Mashchuakuḍ (Sacaton Head Start) for all of your support. a major link to California. ficially became part of the part, Ali son Natives are Thank you to our caterers: Wayne Delowe, and Dewsky’s. Thank you to our G.R.I.C. Council The river also represents a Nation. However reserva- holding their ground. for your approval to conduct our event for our community. A big Thank you to Robert Espinoza tie for our West End neigh- tions have not always been Information was tak- for designing our logo, you are awesome! Thank you to Casa Blanca Community School, and bors; the Halchidoma, Ko- a popular idea in Ali son, en from the following the Caring House for allowing us to use your awesome props. huana, Kavelchadom, and O’odham for Arizona. sites; http://www.courts. the Maricop, to their first During the Apache ca.gov/3066.htm, homeland along the Colo- Wars, Cochise asked for https://www.history. rado. a reservation for his peo- com/topics/native-ameri- With a tip of the hat ple in southeast Arizona. can-history/indian-reser- to an old song lyric, “but A Chiricahua reservation vations, https://www.usnews. netroots.net/diary/tag/In- O’odham Nation site and when you cross that ol' was created but was only in https://blog. com/news/best-states/ari- dian%20Reservations. In the book The Apache Wars Red River hoss,” Mondali, existence for about 4 years oup.com/2012/02/ zona/articles/2017-11-08/ addition the by Paul A. Hutton. O’odham for California, before being abolished. On dawes-act-congress-indi- today-in-arizona-histo- Inter Tribal Council things are different. The I-8 February 10, 1883, the Ar- an-reservations/, ry,https://nativeamerican- of Arizona site, Tohono from Yuma to San Diego is izona territorial Legislature also known at the Kumey- petitioned the federal gov- aay Highway. A California ernment to have “hostile” Courts site informs that the Indians removed and the state is home to more peo- reservation system ended. ple of Native American/ When that did not happen, Alaska Native heritage than a couple of years later, the any other state. There are legislature specifically re-

109 federally recognized quested that the San Carlos tribes in California with 78 and White Mountain reser- petitioning for recognition. vations be abolished. Poli- Tribal numbers range from tics; settlers had votes, and 5 to 5,000 members. About Natives did not. an hour out of San Diego, Then the federal gov- the freeway begins to as- ernment decided that in- cend then descend, and the stead of separating Natives, names of tribal “Ranche- we should be assimilated rias” appear: Campo, La (to be like) into mainstream Posta, Manzanita and Vie- society. Many whites cov- jas. California Natives, “In- eted Native land and felt dians,” have been through a it would be easier to take lot of court battles involv- Native land – if the Na- ing termination and res- tives were no longer. As- toration of their existence similation of the Natives as Native entities. Though and elimination of reser- our reservations back home vations became a federal 7a.m. Meet at one of the locations nearest you: may not be perfect, one can goal. Congress passed the appreciate them. Dawes Act, also known as The Indian reservation the General Allotment Act, District 5: Casa Blanca Chevron Station (Casa Blanca Rd. & I-10) system established tracts of in February 1887. District 6: Komatke Chevron Station (51st Ave. Pecos Rd.) In November of 1891, land called reservations for District 7: Service Center (83rd. Ave & Baseline Rd.) Natives to live on as settlers Arizona Territorial Gover- moved in and took land. nor Murphy made his an- 11 a.m. Cultural Activities Begin Reservations were to bring nual report to Washington Native Americans under in which he recommended Huhugam Heritage Center, 23159 S. Maricopa Rd. U.S. government control, that all Indian reservations minimize conflict between be turned over to white men 1 p.m. 2018 Winter Bird Count Concludes Indians and settlers and for sale and settlement, encourage Native Ameri- with the possible exception cans to take on the ways of of the Navajo lands. FAMILY EVENT – EVERYONE WELCOME mainstream society. Many In Arizona, President Natives were forced onto Woodrow Wilson com- Participants will receive a T-shirt upon arrival reservations. In Arizona, bined the lands of the To- Please Note: Transportation is not provided for this event Akimel O’otham were giv- hono O’odham into one Pa- ALL Minors Must be Accompanied by an Adult en the option to move, but pago Reservation in 1917. declined. For the most part, This was opposed by the O’odham have been fortu- Tucson Chamber of Com- nate to remain on the land merce, the Arizona State Page 8 Gila River Indian News November 2, 2018 Former saddle bronc champion proud to represent O’otham in Las Vegas

The Gila River Indian Community flag make its way around South Point Equestrian Center Lt. Gov. Robert Stone attended the INFR in Las Vegas, Nev. to cheer on Community member during a flag parade for Indian National Finals Rodeo sponsors.Aaron J. Tohtsoni/GRIN Jalen Joaquin in the saddle bronc competition. Aaron J. Tohtsoni/GRIN Aaron J. Tohtsoni out there and won the round rule which requires sad- took the positive from that. O’odham Nation sponsored rodeos going on,” said Joa- Gila River Indian News on Saturday night. I got to dle bronc riders to have I won the go-around for the saddle bronc competi- quin. “I’m going to keep end on a high note, I had a the rowels of both spurs in [Saturday].” tion. hitting the rodeos and keep Jalen Joaquin’s return good horse and proud that front of and touching the On Saturday night in He plans to take the conditioning and watching to the 43rd Annual Indi- I could represent all O’oth- break of the bronc’s shoul- front of a full arena that in- lessons he learned from this film. I’ll try to critique my an National Finals Rodeo am people out here.” ders on its first move out of cluded Gov. Stephen Roe rodeo as he continues his riding and take what I did at South Point Equestrian The rodeo started on the chute. The rider’s feet Lewis and Lt. Gov. Robert Professional Rodeo Cow- from here and try to im- Center in Las Vegas, Nev., Tuesday, Oct. 23, on his must still be in this position Stone, Joaquin rode “Who boys Association season. prove on that, just taking it did not end in a repeat as first ride he scored 75 points when the bronc’s front feet Made Who” from X3 Ro- “There are still a few one horse at a time.” saddle bronc world cham- and was in fifth place hit the ground for the first deo and finished with an pion but it did end on a pos- standing. He was bucked time. 86-point ride, the highest of itive note and that’s what he off of his second horse on “The second round, the round. plans to build off of moving Wednesday. During his ride [the horse] just flat out Joaquin is enrolled in forward. on Friday night, he did not bucked me off, he was the Gila River Indian Com- “It started out rocky,” turn in a score and was out a real, real good horse,” munity but is also Tohono said Joaquin of the week- of the running to defend his said Joaquin. “I feel like I O’odham, in a show of sup- long event. “I know I didn’t INFR world champion title. should have rode him. He port for their cowboy, both have a shot at winning He was penalized on kind of got to me a little the Gila River Indian Com- (overall) but I let it all hang the “mark out or spur out” bit but I finished strong and munity and the Tohono

Jalen Joaquin takes a victory lap after winning the go-around on Saturday night at the INFR hosted at South Point Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nev. Aaron J. Tohtsoni/GRIN

You may now drop off old Motor Vehicle Crashes and electronic items at the GRIC Injuries and the effect on the Department of Gila River Indian Community Environmental Quality Tribal Health Department the time of death, in this • Computers & Monitors Gila River Indian case, twenty years. Did • Phones (all types) Community you know the current seat belt use rate in the Gila Riv- • Printers The latest GRIC severe er Indian Community is 78 • Power cords injury report indicates that %, based on observations • motor vehicle crashes were VCRs completed in the communi- • the number one cause of Stereo Equipment ty? That means about three mortality and severe inju- • TVs (no projection televisions out of four drivers and/or ry in the Gila River Indian please) front seat passengers are Community. Did you know • Small household batteries wearing their seat belt. The that there were six deaths underlying loss to the Gila related to motor vehicle River Indian Community We are located at 45 S. Church crashes in the Gila River In- can be viewed by the pos- Street in Sacaton dian Community in 2017? itive role the member may (520) 562-2234 By wearing a seat belt, have played in the commu- the chance of losing your For your convenience, you may still nity by the following: they life or suffering a severe in- place larger items such as TVs & could have been a teacher, jury during a motor vehicle computers in the bulk trash. These a coach, or a tribal council items will be separated from the load crash decrease dramatical- member that might have and taken to a recycling facility ly. If someone loses their changed the face of politics. life in a vehicle crash there Their family is now missing is a great impact and affects a mom or dad, daughter or everyone in the community son, or niece or nephew. through countless potential Don’t you DARE The GRIC Injury years of life lost. In a sce- throw Prevention Program en- nario where a twenty year electronics in courages our community old Gila River Indian Com- the trash! members to buckle up, use munity member gets into a child safety seats, and drive car crash and they are not sober while in a vehicle. wearing a seat belt, that per- The life we save each day son could be ejected from by buckling up is important the vehicle and killed. The to families and members of potential years of life lost the community as a whole. for this incident is approx- If you have any questions imately forty-five years. about seat belt use and child Potential years of life lost safety seats please call Teri is calculated by taking the De La Cruz – Injury Pre- approximate life span of a vention Specialist with the person to be about 65 years Tribal Health Department and subtracting the age at at 520-562-5114. November 2, 2018 Gila River Indian News Page 9 Career fair brings job opportunities

Laramie Kisto encourages attendees of Employment and Training’s Career Fair by sharing his story of working with WIOA before finding his footing in a career field.Aaron J. Tohtsoni/GRIN Aaron J. Tohtsoni Molinar graduated nity College. Working as a Gila River Indian News from barber school and wildland firefighter, he has became a licensed barber. seen many different parts Employment and He has started his own of the country. He encour- Training (E&T) held their business and provided free aged attendees to reach out annual career fair on Fri- haircuts to attendees of the to those resources that are day, Oct. 26, with different career fair. available because they are booths set up highlighting Kisto is a former life-changing. different career paths and WIOA participant and now Tamara Dill also gave open job opportunities for works with the Bureau of a presentation on dressing Community members seek- Indian Affairs Wild Land for success. ing employment. Fire and discussed his jour- There were raffle priz- Gila River Gaming ney. He said that when his es given out to attendees Enterprises, Arizona De- friend circle started chang- and a lunch was provided partment of Corrections, ing from his time with the by Gila River Hotels and Henry Brown Ford, Gila Gila River prevention coa- Casinos. If you were unable River Broadcasting Corp., lition, his life started chang- to attend the career fair but Gila River EMS, wildland ing. would like more informa- firefighting and Gila Riv- Utilizing resources the tion, contact employment er Health Care were just a Community has to offer, and training at (520) 562- few of the organizations Kisto enrolled in classes at 3388. and job industries that had Chandler-Gilbert Commu- NATIVE VOTE ELECTION PROTECTION booths available. Some of them were doing onsite in- HOTLINE UP AND RUNNING ON NOV. 6 terviews. Indian Legal Clinic challenges, voter identifi- Project is led by the ASU The morning event Sandra Day O’Connor Col- cation, failure to receive a Indian Legal Clinic in part- was started with a bless- lege of Law, Arizona State ballot, language assistance, nership with the Inter Tribal ing by Barnaby Lewis. The University polling location confusion, Council of Arizona and the welcoming address was machines malfunctioning, Native American Bar As- given by E & T’s Director Native American vot- and voter intimidation. sociation of Arizona. Na- Lana Chanda. ers who have questions Election Day is Tues- tive Vote Arizona is a state There were participant about voting or who have day , November 6. Polls member of Native Vote, a shout-outs for Michael Mo- problems voting in the open at 6:00 a.m. and close nonpartisan campaign ini- linar and Laramie Kisto General Election should at 7:00 p.m. on Election tiated by the National Con- who were both participants call the Native Vote Hotline Day. The Arizona Native gress of American Indians of the program. at 1-888-777-3831. Poten- Vote Election Protection (NCAI). Business owner Michael Molinar provided free haircuts during tial problems include: voter the Career Fair for attendees. Molinar is a former participant in the program. Aaron J. Tohtsoni/GRIN

FROM THE FRONT 2018-2019 Akimel O’odham/Pee-Posh Youth Council PAGE

District Four Represen- Hunter Nish tatives Randel Curran Lorenza Aleman Joseph Cooper III. Belen Burnette Sandra Pablo

District Five Represen- Honorary Representa- tative tives Deirdre Copperfield Miss Gila River Au- tumn Cooper District Six Represen- Jr. Miss Gila River tatives Samaira Juan Marcus Villa UNITY President Jo- David Hernandez seph Davis

District Seven Repre- Associate Representa- sentatives tives Angel Molina Charles Garcia David Romero Justine Williams Logan Miguel At-Large Representa- Sineca Jackson tives Yolanni Blaine Shantell Terrazas Brianna Knox Adam Cardona Jr.

The Akimel O’odham/Pee-Posh Youth Council with Youth Council staff Michael Preston (right) and Gwendolyn Morago (left). Amy Davila Photo Page 10 Gila River Indian News November 2, 2018

November 17, 2018 - 6:00 am Hashan Kehk – District 2 Course: Half marathon (13.1 miles) 10K (6.2 mi) 5K (3.1 mi) 1-mile fun run/walk

All courses are trail terrain

Lodging/overnight camping will be available Water stations will be located every 2 miles

To request a registration form or to volunteer please contact Jiivik Siiki [email protected] or Alie Walking Badger at (520) 562-9713 or [email protected] November 2, 2018 Gila River Indian News Page 11 Phoenix Indian Center Announces Recipients of Annual Leadership Awards Recognition Gila River Indian Community teenager from Cesar Chavez named Male High School Student of the Year

Patricia Hibbeler “The honorees repre- Kent C. Ware Life- Business of the Year KUYI Mountain Apache), Junior The Arizona Ameri- Phoenix Indian Center sent outstanding leader- time Achievement Baje Hopi Radio – University of Arizona can Indian Excellence in ship in Arizona and across Whitethorne, Sr (Navajo), Volunteer of the Year Male High School Student Leadership Awards dinner October 17, 2018 – the nation,” said Patricia Renowned Artist Phoenix Indian Medical of the Year will be held on Wednesday, Phoenix, Arizona – The Hibbeler, Chief Executive Phyllis J Bigpond Lifetime Center Auxiliary Adam Cardona, Jr (Gila November 14, 2018 at the Phoenix Indian Center has Officer of the Phoenix In- Achievement Delia Carlyle Friend of the Community River Akimel O’odtham), Hilton Scottsdale Resort & announced the recipients dian Center. “Each of these (Ak-Chin Indian Com- Eve’s Fund for Native Senior – Cesar Chavez Villas in Scottsdale, Arizo- of the 2018 Arizona Amer- individuals are exemplary munity), Tribal Council American Health Initia- High School na, dinner and program be- ican Indian Excellence in advocates who are dedicat- Member and former Chair- tives, Barbara Crowell Roy Female High School Stu- gin at 6:00 p.m. Individual Leadership Awards. For ed to the advancement and woman - President dent of the Year tickets can be purchased for 36 years, the Leadership wellness of Indian country Man of the Year Gabriel Female College Student of Jowun Ben (Navajo), $60. Sponsorship and table Awards has recognized in- through their unique ex- Ayala (Yaqui), Classical the Year Senior – Camelback High purchase opportunities are dividuals, companies, and pertise. It is my honor to Guitarist Jennifer Jones (Navajo), School available. For details and organizations for their ex- congratulate and recognize Woman of the Year Dawn Senior – Arizona State KJ Bowen Scholarship to purchase tickets, visit cellence of work, innova- them for their contribu- Melvin (Navajo/Hopi), University Awardee www.phxindcenter.org. tion in approach, and im- tions,” added Hibbeler. Tribal Tourism Relations Male College Student of Netawn Marsoobian (Na- pact in the American Indian The 2018 honorees Manager, Arizona Office the Year vajo), Senior – Chandler community. are: of Tourism Lyndon Guy (White High School

Elsewhere, the distant FROM THE FRONT sounds of Gertie and the T.O. Boyz could be heard PAGE on the main stage, for those wanting a little step in their Filling their bags with the children from schools night. sweet treats provided by across the Community. Community depart- several departments, the For those who dared to ments were also setup at kids sauntered their way venture out to the Sacaton their truck or treat stations through the Governance Fairgrounds, they were in to hand out tasty treats to Center lobby and into the for a night of fright at the the children decked out in Executive Office, which annual Trail of Doom event their scary, entertaining was decorated wall-to-wall on Oct. 30. For individuals and creative outfits. Gov. in Halloween décor. wanting a little more thrill, Stephen Roe Lewis, was Some of the munch- there was a short trail into in on the festivities with kin-sized visitors from the darkness, where be- his Executive team passing St. Peter Indian Mission ings of an unearthly ori- out treats to the children. School sang a few songs gin greeted them along the Dressed in a werewolf with a Halloween twist. Fright Walk. costume, Lewis greeted The annual trick or The annual Hallow- people, before going to the treat event at the Gover- een event is hosted by the main stage to welcome all nance Center is a collabora- Gila River Wellness Center, of the trail of doom partic- tive effort between Human who changed things up a bit ipants. Resources and GRIC de- with a kid’s fun maze, rides This year’s event drew partments, and entities, to and fitness games to partic- an even bigger crowd and Parents and children take part in the annual Trail of Doom event at the Sacaton Fairgrounds on bring some festive cheer to ipants of all ages. was hailed a success Oct. 30. Christopher Lomahquahu/GRIN

Officer Jeremy “the who in her ten-year career GRPD employees Man” Williams exempli- has taken over 40,000 calls from Page 1 fied the Going Above and of service. She has served Beyond Award when head- as a supervisor and has ex- their own money to pur- ing home from an 18-hour panded her skillset to help chase gift bags that were shift, he observed a vehicle the police department be given to Community mem- blocking the roadway and successful. bers. saw two subjects leave the The 2017 Employee of Members of Squad C scene. He recognized the the Year was Randall Lara are Sergeant Vanessa Enos pair as part of a vehicle who was hired as an in- along with Officers Mi- theft operation. He con- ventory specialist but soon chael Fairburn, Karl Wis- firmed the vehicle was sto- became a jack-of-all-trades chhusen, Brandon Merkley, len and called for backup, for GRPD, learning many Bryan Davis, Alex John- leading to the arrest of the different areas. Chief Elliot son, Andrew Rodriquez suspects. said that he demonstrates and Manuel Ruiz III. Receiving the Hero- “mature, capable and On July 4, 2017, the ism Award was Detective knowledgeable opinions police received a 911 call William Morago, who was beyond his years” and that from a distraught female off-duty and driving with helps him receive praise who feared for the life of his family when he came from throughout the police a male who was in distress across a vehicle crash in- department. and took off in the desert on volving a semi-truck and a Officer Amanda a 110-degree day. Through car on fire with the driver Swinehart was named the joint efforts, the man was still inside. After parking 2017 Officer of the Year, found and given medical his family a safe distance also described as a jack- attention. Officers Austin away, Det. Morago at- of-all-trades. She has re- Himes, Manuel Ruiz III, tempted to save the occu- searched and applied for Brandon Merkley, Sandy pant of the vehicle despite many different grants while Brown and Sergeant Jeff knowing the risks that were overseeing the evidence Faulkner were given the involved in the rescue. project to help address Chief’s Citation Award for While not able to save the major issues. She sacri- their quick response and occupant, he was able to fices time with family and understanding the severity take a picture of the license friends while remaining of the call. plate which was used to flexible to make sure as- The Meritorious Con- identify the driver before signments and projects are duct Award was given to the car was fully engulfed completed on time. Gordon “Shoni” June for in flames. He also -main Following the presen- his understanding and up- tained the safety of those tation of awards, there were grading of the MIS system in the area until responding light refreshments for the so that the police depart- officers arrived. officers, employees and ment can adequately serve The 2017 Communi- their family that was in at- the Community and is al- cations Employee of the tendance. ways ready to take on any Year was Heather Gray IT issues that arise. Page 12 Gila River Indian News November 2, 2018 HEADLINES EXECUTIVE OFFICE Stephen Roe Lewis Robert Stone “Putting Our People First” Governor Lt. Governor Stakeholders meet for Tribal Water Summit Christopher Lomahquahu now the Phoenix Metropol- resources, like water rights. Gila River Indian News itan area. Others speakers, who “The Huhugam, built presented at the summit The Gila River Indian an extensive network of talked about the need to Community and a nation- canals that rivaled the Riv- protect access to traditional al water advocacy group, er Nile Valley, that is how waterways that have been hosted a Tribal Water Sum- advanced the people were, used by Native peoples mit to review how water that farmed, what is now for fishing and other recre- management is carried out Phoenix,” said Lewis. ational uses. by tribes across the Western He said the same prin- A panelist, represent- part of the U.S. cipals the Huhugam val- ing the Shoshone Bannock At the Wild Horse ued continue today, as the Tribes Funding Tribal Wa- Pass Hotel & Casino, Akimel O’otham and Pee ter Programs, talked about Gov. Stephen Roe Lewis Posh revitalize the land the reality of tribal water and GRIC representatives, through the Community’s management. spoke about the Commu- water rights settlement. He said maintaining nity’s management and use “When we talk about tribal rights to water is al- of Central Arizona Project the issues that we are fac- ways going to be an on-go- water at the summit on Oct. ing, it is great that we can ing negotiation between 25-26. meet and talk about how Native tribes and govern- The summit, co-orga- we can tackle them here ments. He said for tribes, nized by Westwater Re- WilmerHale partner Michael Connor presents Gov. Stephen Roe Lewis with an award, in appre- today,” said Lewis, “It’s who have gained their wa- ciation for the Community’s sponsorship of the summit. search, brought tribal voic- about how we are going to ter rights, a good leadership es together around regional to increase farming and upstream of the Communi- agricultural produce. be charting our use of wa- is the most effective way to water issues and how Na- recreate the Gila River in ty and the subsequent 2004 He said what has led to ter through effective wa- maintain and manage wa- tive communities are using an affordable way. Arizona Water Settlement the Community’s success ter management for future ter, as increases in demand litigation to move water On another panel called Act, that allowed the Com- is having the foresight of generations.” rise over the short and long- policy forward at the local “What Approaches are munity to get an allocation knowing what was needed Gov. Lewis was hon- term future. and state level of govern- Tribal Water Departments of CAP water. to ensure the development ored by WilmerHale, a law District. 4 Council ment. Taking,” Pima-Maricopa DeJong said, “a lot of of land for agricultural use, firm based in Washington Representative Barney Gov. Lewis talked Irrigation Project Director what we do, is within the that was made possible D.C., on behalf of his late “BJ” Enos, Jr., talked about about the Community’s David DeJong provided an context of history, we are through a, “Strong political father Rodney Lewis, for the financial management long history of ties to the overview of the construc- constructing this new sys- leadership that goes back his tireless efforts in Indian of CAP water to offset Gila River and how it tion of the PMIP canal sys- tem on the shoulders of a to the last hereditary chief law on water issues. Wilm- the costs of bringing it to was the life source of the tem that brings CAP water 2000 plus year history of Antonio Azul, to restore the erHale partner Michael GRIC. Akimel O’otham, who into the Community. One agriculture in Southern Ari- water, because they under- Connor, said Rod was a Enos talked about are the descendants of the of the main points of the zona.” He said at the height stood how important it was champion for all tribes, the implementation of the Huhugam, an industrious presentation talked about of the Community’s agri- to the Akimel O’otham and who continue to advocate Community’s water plan, people, who farmed what is the history of the Gila Riv- culture, it was the center of Pee Posh people.” for issues related to natural which was adopted in 2015 er and how it was dammed 15,000 acres of producing Indigenous Australians spend two days in the Gila River Indian Community questions about the history have to back to the people group of visitors at GRTI, of GRICUA, while Lewis to receive approval,” said after their day of touring talked about the utility en- Pigram. some of the Community’s terprise’s goal of bringing The group said that in economic infrastructure. power to the people. their region of Australia, “It’s really an honor NBY Deputy Chair- the cost of energy is high to have you coming to our man Cara Peek, said learn- and that a need for cost-ef- homelands, the Gila River ing about how other indig- fective sources of energy Indian Community. I think enous people are taking has led them to look into it might be similar with the care of their people are the solar farms, which like Ar- desert landscape, we have same goals they have in re- izona is a perfect situation been traditionally agricul- gards to the well-being of for starting such a business. turalist, who lived off of the Yawuru. She said they Peek said, the ideas the bounty of the Gila River weren’t recognized until of looking into alternative and Salt River,” said Lewis. 1994 and after a series of forms of energy is part of a He talked about the talks with the Australian strategy to, “To relieve the Community’s water rights government, they are able burden of the people.” and being proactive in ad- to move in a direction that The NBY representa- vocating for a better way of provides opportunities to tives, also paid a visit to the life for its members. improve their economic sit- Gila River Telecommuni- “I am glad that you can Members from Nyamba Buru Yawuru Ltd., stand with Gov. Stephen Roe Lewis and GRICUA uation, culture and health. cations Inc. and on the next take a lot of our contempo- Chairman John Lewis at the GRTI headquarters on Oct. 18. Christopher Lomahquahu 18-19. the economic capital of the NBY Chairperson day, visited the Pee Posh rary achievements, some of Gila River Indian News Their first stop on the people. Debra Pigram, said there Wetlands, Governance the great economic devel- tour was the Gila River Their trip is part of a are a lot of projects they Center, Hau’pal Health opment opportunities, that The Gila River Indian Indian Community Utility tour to gather information would like to get off the Care Center and Huhugam we have been able to grow. Community hosted visitors Authority headquarters lo- on how Native people in ground that are related to Heritage Center. We are celebrating 30 years half-a world away, who are cated in the Lone Butte area North America are man- the development of land. The group was im- in being able to grow our interested in how Native of District. 4. aging their own affairs to She said a common con- pressed by the Communi- economic infrastructure, people are thriving in this The visitors are part achieve self-determination. sensus, that they share with ty’s ability to build health with GRTI,” said Lewis. corner of the globe. of the corporate arm of the The NBY represen- other Indigenous popula- facilities to address the He said, although the For two days visitors Yawuru called the Nyam- tatives, were greeted by tions, is how to use the land health needs of the people Community has taken leaps from the Yawuru Native ba Buru Yawuru Ltd. It is GRICUA Chairman John in a way that is respectful to and the vast array of spe- forward in other areas of people from the Western a not-for profit company, Lewis and General Man- the land and the people. cialized care that is provid- the progress away from Australian city of Broome, that is owned and operat- ager Leonard Gold, and “A lot of projects go- ed at one facility like the farming, it is indicative of toured the Community’s ed by Yawuru title holders, Board Member Neil Ban- ing-on, we hold the land Red Tail Hawk health cen- the same values practiced economic infrastructure who’s purpose is to develop ketewa. Gold answered collectively for the people, ter. Gov. Stephen by the Akimel O’otham of and government on Oct. so before it is done, we Role Lewis welcomed the the past. November 2, 2018 Gila River Indian News Page 13 Page 14 Gila River Indian News November 2, 2018

Celebrate the light parade theme Christmas in Toyland! Winners of each category will receive a trophy and a prize!

In partnership with the River of Lights Parade the Huhugam Heritage Center will host First Friday in the Ira H. Hayes Park. Visit the park for arts and crafts, vendors and food booths!

For more information or to request a parade application, please contact: Alie Walking Badger (520) 562-9713 or Shannon Redbird at (520) 562-9859 November 2, 2018 Gila River Indian News Page 15 COMMUNITY COUNCIL ACTION SHEETS Courtesy of the Community Council Secretary’s Office • October 3, 2018 ACTION SHEET recommendation for approval) Presenter: Cheryl Pablo Community Council; P.O. Box 2138; Sacaton, Arizona Presenter: Cheryl Pablo APPROVED AT RESOLUTION #3 85147; Phone (520) 562-9720; Fax (520) 562-9729 APPROVED AT RESOLUTION #3 16. A Resolution Authorizing A Grant Award From The CALL TO ORDER 6. A Resolution Authorizing A Grant Award From The Gila Gila River Indian Community’s State Shared Gaming The Second Regular Monthly Meeting of the Community River Indian Community’s State Shared Gaming Rev- Revenues To The City Of Coolidge For The Devel- Council held Wednesday, October 17, 2018, in the Com- enues To Pinal County For Regional Fire And Rescue opmental Services Department Cultural Resources munity Council Chambers at the Governance Center Department, Inc. Building Phase II (G&MSC forwards to Identification Program (G&MSC forwards to Council with in Sacaton, Arizona was called to order by Governor Council with recommendation for approval) recommendation for approval) Stephen R. Lewis at 9:11 a.m. Presenter: Cheryl Pablo Presenter: Cheryl Pablo INVOCATION APPROVED AT RESOLUTION #3 APPROVED AT RESOLUTION #3 Provided by Councilwoman Janice Stewart 7. A Resolution Authorizing A Grant Award From The 17.A Resolution Authorizing A Grant Award From The ROLL CALL Gila River Indian Community’s State Shared Gaming Gila River Indian Community’s State Shared Gaming Sign-in Sheet Circulated Revenues To The City Of Mesa For The Native American Revenues To The Town Of Tusayan For The Tusayan Executive Officers Present: Fatherhood And Families Association Parent Education Fire District Cardiac Monitoring And Advanced Life Sup- Governor Stephen R. Lewis Project (G&MSC forwards to Council with recommenda- port (G&MSC forwards to Council with recommendation Lt. Governor Robert Stone tion for approval) for approval) Council Members Present: Presenter: Cheryl Pablo Presenter: Cheryl Pablo D1-Joey Whitman, Arzie Hogg; D2-Carol Schurz; D3- APPROVED AT RESOLUTION #3 APPROVED AT RESOLUTION #3 Carolyn Williams, Rodney Jackson; D4- Jennifer Allison 8. A Resolution Authorizing A Grant Award From The Gila 18. A Resolution Authorizing A Grant Award From The (10:00), Barney Enos, Jr., Pamela Johnson; D5- Janice River Indian Community’s State Shared Gaming Reve- Gila River Indian Community’s State Shared Gaming Stewart, Marlin Dixon, Lawrence White, Sr., Thomas nues To The City Of Mesa For Save The Family Founda- Revenues To Apache County For The Apache County White; D6- Terrance Evan tion Of Arizona Homeless Families Intervention Project Sheriff’s Office Law Enforcement Vehicles (G&MSC Council Members Absent: (G&MSC forwards to Council with recommendation for forwards to Council with recommendation for approval) D4- Monica Antone; D6- Anthony Villareal, Sr., Charles approval) Presenter: Cheryl Pablo Goldtooth; D7-Devin Redbird Presenter: Cheryl Pablo APPROVED AT RESOLUTION #3 APPROVAL OF A GENDA APPROVED AT RESOLUTION #3 19. A Resolution Authorizing A Grant Award From The APPROVED AS AMENDED 9. A Resolution Authorizing A Grant Award From The Gila Gila River Indian Community’s State Shared Gaming PRESENTATIONS/INTRODUCTIONS (Limit to 5-min- River Indian Community’s State Shared Gaming Reve- Revenues To Apache County For White Mountain Re- utes) nues To The City Of Mesa For Furnishing Dignity Essen- gional Medical Center Equipment (G&MSC forwards to REPORTS tial Home Furnishings (G&MSC forwards to Council with Council with recommendation for approval) MOTION MADE AND SECOND TO ENTER recommendation for approval) Presenter: Cheryl Pablo EXECUTIVE SESSION Presenter: Cheryl Pablo APPROVED AT RESOLUTION #3 1. Monthly Financial Report Ending September 30, 2018 APPROVED AT RESOLUTION #3 20. A Resolution Authorizing A Grant Award From The (Executive Session) 10. A Resolution Authorizing A Grant Award From The Gila River Indian Community’s State Shared Gaming Presenters: Suzanne Johns, Treasurer Robert Keller Gila River Indian Community’s State Shared Gaming Revenues To Coconino County For The Forest Lakes REPORT HEARD IN EXECUTIVE SESSION Revenues To The City Of Mesa For The Mesa Chamber Fire District Ambulance Replacement (G&MSC forwards 2. The Caring House Quarterly Quality Report July 2018- Of Commerce Business In Education Foundation For to Council with recommendation for approval) \Present- September 2018 (Executive Session) East Valley Teen Suicide Prevention (G&MSC forwards er: Cheryl Pablo Presenter: Ron Preston to Council with recommendation for approval) APPROVED AT RESOLUTION #3 REPORT HEARD IN EXECUTIVE SESSION Presenter: Cheryl Pablo 21. A Resolution Approving The Credit Agreement MOTION MADE AND SECOND TO EXIT APPROVED AT RESOLUTION #3 Between The Gila River Indian Community And JPMor- EXECUTIVE SESSION 11. A Resolution Authorizing A Grant Award From The gan Chase Bank, N.A (G&MSC forwards to Council with RESOLUTIONS Gila River Indian Community’s State Shared Gaming recommendation for approval) 1. A Resolution Approving And Authorizing An Agreement Revenues To The City Of Mesa For Junior Achievement Presenter: Michael Carter Between The Gila River Indian Community And Gookin Of Arizona, Inc. Biztown Program For Low-Income Mesa APPROVED Engineers, LTD. For Fiscal Year 2019 (G&MSC forwards Students (G&MSC forwards to Council with recommen- 22. A Resolution Approving And Ratifying The Design to Council with recommendation for approval; NRSC dation for approval) Build Construction Agreement Between The Gila River concurs) Presenter: Cheryl Pablo Indian Community And Tutor Perini Building Corp. To De- Presenters: Linus Everling, Thomas Murphy APPROVED AT RESOLUTION #3 sign And Construct The Gila Crossing School (G&MSC APPROVED 12. A Resolution Authorizing A Grant Award From The forwards to Council with recommendation for approval) 2. A Resolution Authorizing The Gila River Fire De- Gila River Indian Community’s State Shared Gaming Presenter: Michael Carter partment To Submit A Grant Application To The United Revenues To The City Of Phoenix For Elevate Phoenix APPROVED States Department Of Homeland Security For Staffing For Improving Urban Youths’ Safety, Mental Health, And 23. A Resolution Authorizing And Approving The Termi- For Adequate Fire And Emergency Response (G&MSC Academic Achievement (G&MSC forwards to Council nation Of Per Capita Trust Accounts And Directing The forwards to Council with recommendation for approval; with recommendation for approval) Distribution Of Trust Assets To Certain Beneficiaries LSC motioned to forward to Council with recommenda- Presenter: Cheryl Pablo (G&MSC forwards to Council with recommendation for tion for approval) APPROVED AT RESOLUTION #3 approval) Presenter: Thomas Knapp 13. A Resolution Authorizing A Grant Award From The Presenters: Treasurer Robert Keller, Neomi Martinez APPROVED Gila River Indian Community’s State Shared Gaming APPROVED 3. A Resolution Authorizing A Grant Award From The Gila Revenues To Maricopa County For NotMYkid Amplif(I): 24. A Resolution Amending Resolution GR-110-18 By River Indian Community’s State Shared Gaming Reve- Peer-To-Peer Prevention Education Programming Changing the Lessee’s Name On The Ground Lease nues To Gila County For The Hellsgate Fire District Criti- (G&MSC forwards to Council with recommendation for From Kinder Morgan G.P., Inc. To El Paso Natural Gas cal Technology Upgrade (G&MSC forwards to Council approval) Company, L.L.C. (NRSC forwards to Council with recom- with recommendation for approval) Presenter: Cheryl Pablo mendation for approval) Presenter: Cheryl Pablo APPROVED AT RESOLUTION #3 Presenter: Casaundra Wallace MOTION MADE AND SECOND TO APPROVE RESO- 14. A Resolution Authorizing A Grant Award From The APPROVED LUTIONS #3 THRU #20 Gila River Indian Community’s State Shared Gam- 25. A Resolution Approving The Removal Of Florence 4. A Resolution Authorizing A Grant Award From The ing Revenues To The City Of Tempe For The Tempe Enos AKA Florence Antone From The Gila River Indian Gila River Indian Community’s State Shared Gaming Community Action Agency Hunger Relief Runner Project Community Membership Roll (LSC motioned to forward Revenues To The City Of Phoenix For Banner Health (G&MSC forwards to Council with recommendation for to Council with recommendation for approval) Foundation For Better Beginnings: A Neonatal Intensive approval) Presenter: Sheila Riley-White Care Support Program For Mother And Child (G&MSC Presenter: Cheryl Pablo APPROVED forwards to Council with recommendation for approval) APPROVED AT RESOLUTION #3 ORDINANCES Presenter: Cheryl Pablo 15. A Resolution Authorizing A Grant Award From The 1. The Gila River Indian Community Council Hereby APPROVED AT RESOLUTION #3 Gila River Indian Community’s State Shared Gaming Rescinds Title 17, Chapter 3, Foster Home Licensing, Of 5. A Resolution Authorizing A Grant Award From The Revenues To The City Of Coolidge For Developmental The Gila River Indian Community Code And Enacts The Gila River Indian Community’s State Shared Gaming Services Department Emergency Housing Repair Pro- Revised Title 17, Chapter 3, Entitled “Kinship Care And Revenues To Pinal County For Pinal County Attorney’s gram (G&MSC forwards to Council with recommendation Office Guardian Alerts (G&MSC forwards to Council with for approval) Continued on Page 16 Page 16 Gila River Indian News November 2, 2018 GRPD Incident Logs gation. Shoplifting – The sus- while at the Wild Horse Status: Suspect was ar- gation. pect entered a store within Pass Casino, cashed out but rested and booked into Jail. from Page 5 (Lone Butte / WHP the Phoenix Premium Out- forgot the voucher when Theft – Suspects com- District Six: Area) lets and concealed a t-shirt they moved from one slot mitted theft by taking the Aggravated Assault placing a machete against Auto Theft – Sus- on his person. The suspect machine to another. The electronics from the vic- – The suspect struck the the victim’s neck. The sus- pect(s) stole the victims’ then exited the store with- suspect approached the ma- tim’s residence. Witnesses victim with a coffee mug, pect released the victim beige vehicle after she left out paying for the merchan- chine, grabbed the voucher stated the items were taken along with other items who was ultimately able her vehicle at the Loves dise. Law enforcement was and left the property. The out of a bedroom window causing a laceration to the to flee and contact law en- Truck Stop. Gila River contacted and officers re- victim, upon realizing their which the suspects had victim’s forehead. During forcement. The suspect fled Police Department was sponded to the area. mistake, returned to find been occupying. The Gila the assault, the suspect the scene in a white and contacted and officers re- Status: Under investi- the voucher had been taken River Police Department stated “I hope you die” to grey vehicle prior to police sponded to investigate the gation. and notified casino security. was notified and officers the victim and told another arrival. The victim suffered incident. Theft – The suspect, Law enforcement was noti- responded to investigate individual at the residence no life threatening injuries Status: Under investi- while at a store within the fied and officers responded the incident. your next. A third victim and refused medical treat- gation. Phoenix Premium Out- to investigate the incident. Status: Under Investi- was present during the in- ment. Shoplifting – The sus- lets picked up the victim’s Status: Under investi- gation cident, causing him to be- Status: Suspect has pect entered a store within Lane Bryant shopping bag gation. Theft - Suspect(s) come frightened for his and been identified and Police the Phoenix Premium Out- which had been left on the District Five: stole temporary chain link his sister’s safety. One indi- are conducting follow up. lets and concealed several checkout counter. The vic- Aggravated Assault panels belonging to All vidual was transported by Theft - Suspect(s) items on his person before tim was advised by a store – The suspect and victim Pro Fencing out of Mesa, paramedics to a local trau- walked up to the victim’s exiting the store without employee that another were involved in a verbal Arizona that were securing ma hospital for treatment of back porch and took a paying for the merchan- woman had taken the bag domestic dispute when it a new build site located in their injuries. brown and white pit bull dise. Law enforcement as she assumed it was hers. escalated and became phys- District Five. An employee Status: Under Investi- puppy. The victim contact- was contacted and officers The victim contacted law ical. The suspect threw a of the company arrived to gation ed law enforcement and responded to the area. The enforcement several hours radio in the victim’s direc- work and noticed the fence District Seven: officers responded to in- suspect was later located later after she had left the tion striking her in the face missing. Gila River Police No Incidents Regard- vestigate the incident. The by officers at a nearby gas property. and fractured her nose. Law Department was notified ing Part 1 Crime. suspect was not located and station. Status: Under investi- enforcement was contacted and officers responded to gone prior to police arrival. Status: Suspect was gation. and officers responded to investigate the incident. Status: Under investi- arrested. Theft – The victim, the residence. Status: Under investi-

NOTICE OF HEARING COURT DATE NOTICE • Create a family-friendly workplace IN THE GILA RIVER INDIAN COMMU- that encourages a work-life balance. IN THE COURT OF THE • Provide a competitive salary and ben- NITY COURT GILA RIVER INDIAN COMMUNITY STATE OF ARIZONA efits package for all employee groups. IN THE STATE OF ARIZONA • Appreciate and recognize perfor- In the matter of the Estate of: COURT DATE NOTICE CARMELITA JUAN mance improvement. In Re Case: Lorina Allison vs. Regis • Establish and maintain a collaborative CASE Number: PB-2018-0004-DE Sabori CIVIL learning environment. Docket Number: CV-2008-0351-ZPT Your input is extremely valuable and NOTICE OF HEARING This case has been scheduled and To: Michelle Villegas, stakeholder feedback is being collect- YOU ARE ORDERED TO APPEAR on ed to ensure necessary and sufficient Please take notice that a Review Hear- the date, time and place designated ing has been scheduled in the Gila objectives will lead to Excellence in below. IF YOU FAIL TO APPEAR Employee Engagement. Please visit River Indian your hearing may be held in held in Community Court. the following link: http://bit.ly/statobj2. absentia and a warrant may be issued In addition, feedback may also be This matter has been scheduled at the for your arrest, forfeiture of your bond, place and time set forth below: provided on Key Strategic Objectives judgment in favor of the other party, or in Excellence in Student Learning by Monday, December 3, 2018 jail time may ordered. at 9:00 AM in Courtroom VII, accessing our website www.sacaton- Motion Hearing schools.org. If you would like clarifi- Westend Judicial Center, Westend Judicial Center, 4751 West Pecos Road, Laveen, AZ. cation or have additional feedback, 4751 West Pecos Road, please contact Superintendent Paul GMN under my hand and the seal of Laveen, AZ 85339 the Gila River Indian Community in the at 480-204-8577 or cpaul@sacaton- 19th day of November, 2018 at 11:00 schools.org. State of Arizona. AM DATED this 25th day of October, 2018, in Courtroom VII before the Honorable COURT DATE NOTICE Lucille Antone-Morago Lorina Allison Civil Plaintiff PUBLICATION REQUEST IN THE COURT OF THE Regis Sabori*** Defendant GILA RIVER INDIAN COMMUNITY FILE COPY IN TI{E STATE OF ARIZONA O’odham Action News & Gila River COURT DATE NOTICE Indian Community Newspaper for the In Re Case: In the Matter of the Estate CALL TO ACTION months of October 1st & 2nd printing of Carmelita Juan and November 1st & 2nd printing Docket Number : PB-2018-0004-DE Sacaton Elementary School District is Apodaca, Vincent – Review / Evi- This case has been scheduled and in their 2nd year of gathering input from dentiary Child Support & Evidentiary YOU ARE ORDERED TO APPEAR on stakeholders (employees, students, Guardianship Hearings the date, time and place designated governing board members, community Case: J-12-0227 / J-16-0152 / J-17- below. IF YOU FAIL TO APPEAR your members, business partners, etc.) to 0025 Court Date: December 6, 2018 hearing may be held in held in absentia complete the SESD 5-year Strategic at 9:00 a.m. and a warrant may be issued for your Plan. Apodaca, Vincent arrest, forfeiture of your bond, judg- Through recent professional learning Review / Evidentiary Child Support & ment in favor of the other party, or jail opportunities, collective thoughts cre- Evidentiary Guardianship Hearings time may ordered. ated five key objectives for Excellence Case: J-12-0227 / J-16-0152 / J-17- Review Hearing in Employee Engagement: 0025 Court Date: December 6, 2018 at Westend Judicial Center, Key Strategic Objectives: 9:00 a.m. Court Room #3 4751 West Pecos Road, • Implement effective and efficient Laveen, 4285339 hiring processes to address district 3rd day of December, 2018 at 9:00 AM needs. in Courtroom VII before the Honorable Lucille Antone-Morago

Action Sheets from Page 15 TABLED AT APPROVAL OF AGENDA 2018 [ADDENDUM TO AGENDA] >ESC WORK SESSION, FRIDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2018 Foster Home Licensing” (LSC motioned to forward to 3. Request to Submit to the NCAI A Resolution Titled – >NCAI TRAVEL: ARZIE HOGG, ANTHONY VILLAREAL, Council with recommendation for approval) Request that the Federal Communications Commission SR., MONICA ANTONE Presenters: Sunshine Whitehair, Julian Garza (FCC) Improve It’s Broadband Data to Ensure Tribal >CEOT MEETING, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2018, APPROVED Lands are Connected to Broadband (EDSC forwards to 9AM, UNFINISHED BUSINESS Council) >IOPC MEETING, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2018, NEW BUSINESS Presenters: GRTI Board of Directors 1PM 1. District Two Motion Sheet For The Housing Advisory MOTION MADE AND SECOND TO APPROVE >JUVENILE COURT CONFERENCE, THURSDAY, Committee (G&MSC forwards to Council with recom- MINUTES OCTOBER 18, 2018, 9AM mendation to appoint Rita Pancott) 1. September 19, 2018 (Regular) >ABORIGINAL GROUP VISIT, THURSDAY, OCTOBER Presenter: William Picotte MOTION MADE AND SECOND TO APPROVE 18, 2018 MOTION MADE AND SECOND TO APPOINT RITA 2. October 3, 2018 (Regular) >SPECIAL JOINT MEETING, THURSDAY, OCTOBER PANCOTT MOTION MADE AND SECOND TO APPROVE 25, 2018, 9AM 2. Special Council Meeting Request – Housing Depart- ANNOUNCEMENTS ADJOURNMENT ments Update – NAHASHDA & RHIP (G&MSC forwards >GRIIDD MEETING, FRIDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2018 MEETING ADJOURNED AT 10:17 a.m. to Council) >APS MEETING, SATURDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2018, * Denotes TABLED from previous meeting(s) Presenters: Governor Stephen Lewis, Lt. Governor 9AM, D5 Robert Stone, Treasurer Robert Keller >H&SSC WORK SESSION, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 18, November 2, 2018 Gila River Indian News Page 17

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