Vice-Chairman Denver Report and Updates

Since the COVID-19 crisis I have been engaged with several Federal, State and Tribal teleconference meetings. Due to travel restrictions, many of my meetings have been via teleconference calls. These calls vary from 1 – 4 hours with important information being discussed.

Indian Country COVID-19 – White House

The Indian Country COVID-19 meetings are facilitated by Tyler Fish who is the Executive Director for the White House Council on Native American Affairs. The teleconference calls have been every Friday with tribal leaders throughout the nation.

COVID-19 Funding Information– CARES Act

On March 27, 2020, the president signed into the law the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act). The new law contains almost $2 trillion of funding to provide support to individuals, governments, and businesses impacted by COVID-19. The legislation also provides approximately $10 billion of funding for tribal citizens, governments, urban Indian organizations, and tribal businesses impacted by COVID-19 through different programs and funding mechanisms. The biggest source of funding in the legislation for tribal and state governments comes from the Coronavirus Relief Fund at $150 billion, which has $8 billion reserved for tribes. The money under this funding can be used for allowable costs that are necessary to address COVID-19.

The CARES Act is the third bill that Congress has passed since early March to address impacts by from the COVID-19 pandemic. Highlights of the legislation include funding for individual payments to taxpayers, expansion of unemployment benefits, student loan forbearance, food for food banks, loans and grants to small and large businesses, funding for hospitals and health providers, and funding to stabilize state, tribal, and local governments.

The first bill, H.R. 6074 (Phase I), contained $8.3 billion of emergency funding to address the prevention and treatment of COVID-19 focusing on support for testing, vaccine development, and additional costs for state and local tribal health department. Tribes were allocated $40 million under the Phase I bill through the Centers for Disease Control, but the process of getting these funds out to tribes has been slow and overly complex according to many tribal health advocates. The second bill, H.R. 6201 (Phase II), contained $100 billion of aid for paid sick leave, free coronavirus testing, expanded food assistance, additional unemployment benefits, and requirements that employers provide additional protection for healthcare workers. Tribal funding under the Phase II legislation included $64 million for the Indian Health Service and a $10 million set-aside for Older Americans Act grants in Indian Country (for nutrition and other direct services).

In (Phase III) legislation tribal funding is much more extensive than in the previous bills. There is funding for economic development, employment, tribal governance, human services, housing, health, education, and nutrition programming. Phase IV – “Heroes Act” was pased by the House of Representatives and now at the Senate for enactment, if approved then to the President for final approval. There are potential funding for Indian tribes in this leglislation. Continued on page 2 1

At the last teleconference held on Friday, May 23rd, the IHS Director announced that an additional $500 million dollars was awarded to IHS. IHS will fund tribal health facilities to perform COVID-19 tests and work at tracking of the corona virus on tribal lands.

Department of Human & Health Services My last trip to Washington, DC was February 5-6 for the DHHS Secretary’s Tribal Advisory Committee (STAC) meeting. There was very little discussion about the pandemic, but we were discussing several issues regarding the Indian Health Service (IHS), Office of Family Assistance (OFA), and the Administration for Children & Families (ACF) programs. I am fortunate to sit at the table with some very important tribal leaders, such as Jonathan Nez – Navajo President, Chief Chuck Haskin – Cherokee Nation, Governor Bill Anoatubby – Chickasaw Nation of Oklaho- ma, Aaron Payment, Chairman – Sault Ste Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians, Lee Spoonhunter, Northern Arapahoe Tribe, Gail Hatcher, Klamath Tribes, Julian Bear Runner – Oglala Sioux, Tino Batt, Shoshone Bannock Tribes and STAC Chairperson Tori Kitcheyan, Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska.

Since the start of the COVID-19, our planned trip to the Center for Disease Control (CDC) meeting in Atlanta, GA was canceled. The DHHS STAC has been having bi-weekly meetings via teleconference and through WebEx meetings.

Administration for Children & Families

My last ACF Tribal Advisory Committee (TAC) was March 2-3 in Washington DC. ACF TAC is now having bi-weekly meetings with all programs under their administration. I will give updates on our upcoming ACF Tribal Consultation meeting scheduled for June 9-10.

California Tribal Families Coalition

I was seated on the California Tribal Families Coalition (CTFC) Board of Directors on May 21st via a teleconference meeting. Comprised of tribes and tribal leaders from across the California, the (CTFC) mission is to promote and protect the health, safety and welfare of tribal children and families, which are inherent tribal governmental functions and are at the core of tribal sovereignty and tribal governance.

The Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) has been under attack from Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals Rehears Earlier Decision in Brackeen v. Bernhardt

In October of 2019, the United States Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals granted a petition by the plaintiffs in Brackeen v. Bernhardt to rehear the earlier three-judge panel decision in the Fifth Circuit supporting the Indian Child Welfare Act’s (ICWA) constitutionality. (In 1978, nearly 40 years ago, the passage of the Indian Child Welfare Act, 25 U.S.C. §§1901 et seq. (ICWA), was considered landmark civil rights legislation). The plaintiff’s petition asked for a rehearing en banc that sought to have the earlier decision reheard by all of the judges that sit on the Fifth Circuit, which in this case was 16 judges. The plaintiffs, who are seeking to have ICWA declared unconstitutional, include three states (Texas, Indiana, and Louisiana) and several private parties. After granting the plaintiff’s petition, the (Fifth Circuit had oral argument on January 22, 2020, in New Orleans, Louisiana.) At the oral argument, two judges asked many of the questions with several others asking only one or two questions each. Four of the 16 judges did not ask questions during the hearing. Most of the questions focused on whether ICWA violates the United States Constitution by unlawfully commandeering state governments to enforce ICWA and whether ICWA is a race-based law. While state courts are required to honor federal law, state officials and state executive branch agencies are not required to enforce federal law unless funding is attached to their enforcement/implementation activity. The arguments in court examined whether state agencies were significantly burdened by ICWA’s requirements and whether states received any federal support Continued on page 3 2

(funding) for their part in ICWA. The other central issue centered on whether ICWA’s application was based upon an Indian child’s race or political status as a citizen of a sovereign tribal nation. The plaintiffs argued that ICWA was based upon a racial classification, while the federal government and tribal interveners argued it was based upon a political status as a citizen of a tribal nation. One additional observation from the hearing was that many ofthe judges were not familiar with how child welfare typically works. This clouded the debate on how different legal theories in the case applied. Because of the complexity of the case, a decision from the Fifth Circuit is not expected until this summer or possibly into the fall of 2020. 77 members of Congress (bipartisan), Native American women, American Civil Liberties Union, and others, Quapaw Nation, Casey Family Programs and 30 child welfare organizations, Indian law professors, Administrative law and Constitutional law professors, Professor Greg Ablavsky—Stanford School of Law (Constitutional originalist).

“ICWA is an important law that helps protect our children from being separated from their tribal communities and their culture.”

California is home to the nation's largest Native American population and leads the nation in ICWA-related appeals, with more than 150 cases appealed in 2017 alone. Since a large percentage of California's Native American population originates from out-of-state tribes, the legislation and rule change will help ensure these significant costs no longer prevent tribes from having proper representation for these important cases.

Last year, the California ICWA Compliance Task Force submitted a report to the California Attorney General’s Office that included a set of recommendations from California tribal leaders designed to further ICWA implementation in California and reduce the number of ICWA appeals. One recommendation from that report was to reduce the financial barriers faced by tribes wishing to participate in their children’s cases, enactment of AB 3047 is one step toward fulfilling that goal.

One big issue the CTFC will be addressing is the Adoption and Foster Care Analysis and Reporting System (AFCARS) Final Rule which was recently adopted by Federal Rule. The Children’s Bureau supports the development of state and tribal child welfare reporting systems to enable the collection and analysis of important information about children and families, as well as improve The Children’s Bureau supports the development of state and tribal child welfare reporting systems to enable the collection and analysis of important information about children and families, as well as improve case practice and management. CTFC will be working on concerns that tribes are being overlooked and at risk of losing their children in the state court system. The AFCARS originally had over 70 data elements the Department of Interior (BIA) used to identify Indian Children and with the new ruling it will only allow states to identify 5. This will be another fight for tribal governments and ICWA to deal with. California Department of Social Services

The Office of Tribal Affairs (OTA) has the primary responsibility of building better government-to-government relationships with the CDSS and California Indian Tribes, Counties and Tribal Governments, as well as working with Native American stakeholders. Tribal Advisory Committee (TAC) is established to improve the government-to- government relationships and communication between Tribes and the CDSS. The committee provides advice to the Director of CDSS about matters of interest or concern to the Tribes and their constituents. The committee has the power to recommend policies or procedures for CDSS. The CDSS Tribal Advisory Committee (TAC) has been actively engaged with the COVID-19 issues for California tribal communities. I would like to thank the Office of Tribal Affairs Director, Heather Hostler (Yurok) for assisting Bishop Tribe in obtaining five (5) new travel trailers valued over $150,000 from the California Office of Emergency Services (CAL OES). The CAL OES currently has implemented their COVID-19 homeless/emergency housing services (Project Room Key) and I was able to coordinate to get these new travel trailers for our Takawa Nobi (Safe House/Room Key Project). The Bishop Tribal Council Continued on page 4 3

has approved the policy & procedures for our emergency housing during COVID-19. If you are homeless or in need of temporary housing due to COVID-19, please contact the Bishop Tribal Social Services Department for more information. Applications will be available soon for Bishop Tribal members. The CDSS TAC will be having their annual tribal consultation meeting on Wednesday, May 27th. I will be representing our tribe and engaging with some important issues/topics to be discussed. COVID-19 will be addressed and CDSS will hopefully provide more information on how their program services can assist all California tribes.

California Tribal Nations Grant Fund

The Tribal Nations Grant Fund (TNGF) was initially created in the 2012 Compact with the Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria and included in subsequent Compacts and the Secretarial Procedures for Enterprise Rancheria and North Fork Rancheria. The Compacts established the TNGF as a fund created by the Legislature to make discretionary distribution of funds to Non-Gaming Tribes and Limited-Gaming Tribes upon application of such tribes for purposes related to "effective self-governance, self-determined community, and economic development."

In September 2018, Governor Jerry Brown signed AB-880 Tribal Nations Grant Fund. The bill also established, within state government, the Tribal Nations Grant Fund Panel and the Tribal Nations Grant Fund Program, through which the panel may award grants and make other distributions from the fund to eligible tribes, as defined, with the assistance of the Tribal Advisor, the Bureau of Gambling Control, and the California Gambling Control and the California Gambling Control Commission, as specified. Only non-gaming and limited gaming (350 or fewer machines Vegas- style machines) tribes in California are eligible for these funds. Eligible tribes can apply for more than one grant, and more than one eligible tribe can apply jointly, but the funds cannot be used for gaming or per capita payments.

Eligible purposes or projects may include, but are not limited to, development of curricula in a tribal language or culture, housing, support for compliance with the federal Indian Child Welfare Act, vocational training, community development, investments in tribal schools and colleges, support of tribal government institutions and tribal courts, non-gaming economic diversification, or investment in public health, information technology, renewable energy, water conservation, cultural preservation or awareness, educational programs, or scholarships.

Formed pursuant to AB 880 (Gray, 2018), the nine-member panel of elected tribal leaders will consult with Califor- nia tribes to determine the parameters of the Tribal Nation Grant Fund, including processes for future panel appointments and for grant applications. Congratulations to Vice-Chairman Tilford Denver who was recently appointed to the Tribal Nations Grant Fund panel representing the Bishop Paiute Tribe.

The Bishop Paiute Tribe received from the TNGF the first equal distribution of funds for their Tribal Graveyard Project in the amount of $450,000.

The TNGF panel announced a second round of funding in early April 2020 for applications for COVID-19 Tribal funding to address health & safety needs to tribal communities. On Friday, May 15th the TNGF panel reviewed 62 Tribal Government applications for the special COVID-19 funding. The panel spent over 3 hours reviewing applications and approved funding to get out to all approved requests in the next three weeks. Bishop Paiute Tribe was approved for their COVID-19 application in the amount of $245,000. Owens Valley Career Development Center Updates

The Owens Valley Paiute-Shoshone Board of Trustees approved the OVCDC 2020-2021 Annual Budget on May 20th. The total budget approved was $31,509,331 which covers all OVCDC program services. The Bishop TANF Office was approved for $3,318,891. This was an increase of $288,887 from last year’s budget. Bishop Tribal Council was approved for two sub-recipient agreements; Bishop Indian Education Center was approved for $688,485 and the Bishop Paiute Family Formation program was approved for $493,561. The Bishop TANF office currently employs 10 full time positions and serves 500 adults and 623 children through its Cash Aid/Prevention activities. Continued on page 5 4

The OVCDC currently provides TANF services in seven California counties and provides services to twelve (12) federally recognized tribes. OVCDC TANF is the third largest program in Indian Country.

In closing, the Bishop Paiute Tribal Council continues to meet. Hopefully, The Bishop Paiute Tribal Council will resume regular meetings in June. The Tribal Council will be working on Bishop Tribe’s mid-year budget review in June, which will include Federal, State, and Tribal CARES/COVID-19 funds received. We are fortunate to keep all our tribal staff, Casino Staff, and Gas Station staff employed during this pandemic. Without consistent income flow it really shows how important our tribal business enterprises are in funding tribal operations and services to our tribe. Please remember to adhere to the COVID-19 protocol until it is lifted and thank you to all tribal members who have sheltered themselves during this unprecedented time. Chairman Summers, Tribal Administrator Bailey, California Tribal Leaders and I had a teleconference with California Governor Newsom on Monday, May 19th to discuss various COVID-19 stay at home orders. The Governor did advise that Casino operations can open June 8th and he stated that he has confidence in tribal governments to facilitate the health & safety of patrons. There is a lot of information to digest but this is some of the work that I will continue to perform on behalf of Bishop Paiute Tribe. If you have any question or concerns, feel free to contact me. Stay healthy and safe!

Bishop Paiute Tribe Maintenance Department Equipment Rental Rates 2020

The following rates include Equipment, Operator and Fuel/Oil

FOR TRIBAL DEPARTMENT OR ENTITIES USE EQUIPMENT HOURLY RATES 2004 John Deere 310G Backhoe/Loader $80 1985 Ford Boom Truck $80 1990 Ford Dump Truck $80

FOR TRIBAL MEMBER USE EQUIPMENT HOURLY RATES 2004 John Deere 310G Backhoe/Loader $60 1985 Ford Boom Truck $60 1990 Ford Dump Truck $60

● All rentals will be dependent on availability and scheduling.

APPROVED: BY THE BISHOP PAIUTE TRIBAL COUNCIL ON FEB 23, 2018

RENTAL OF THE HEAVY EQUIPTMENT POLICY IS AVAILABLE FOR PICK-UP OR MAIL.

Bishop Paiute Tribal Offices – Closed to the Public – Services Continue

Manahuu – again, we continue to thank our community for the support and understanding you have given us during this pandemic. Although the offices are closed to the public, services are still being offered. Please contact Sydney Ariaz at 760-873-3584 or email [email protected] to schedule an appointment for all DMV, sales tax exemptions, etc. or if you need to contact any of our departments. All administrative staff are at their desks.

Tribal Council and Tribal Administration Update

The Tribal Council and tribal administration continue to be very active during this time and are managing the tribal business activities as they come up. Weekly business meetings continue in the new norm of teleconferencing.

Following are the resolutions passed/voided by the Tribal Council since our last update in March 2020:

Passed Resolution T2020—27 Paiute Palace Casino Paycheck Protection CARES Act Grant April 24, 2020 Passed Resolution T2020-28 USDA Food & Nutrition Service Grant for Food Sovereignty Program April 7, 2020 Passed Resolution T2020-29 Bishop Indian Headstart COVID-19 Grant April 14, 2020 Passed Resolution T2020-30 U.S. Dept. Of HHS Administration for Children and Families Office of HeadStart Grant April 21, 2020 Passed Resolution T2020-31 Tribal Historic Preservation Office Grant April 21, 2020 Passed Resolution T2020-32 Tribal Nations Grant Fund April 21, 2020 Passed Resolution T2020-33 OVC FY2020 Tribal Victim Services Set-Aside Grant April 28, 2020 Passed Resolution T2020-34 NEA-National Endowment for Arts CARES Grant April 28, 2020 Passed Resolution T2020-35 HAF-Humboldt Area Fund-Native Cultural Fund Grant April 28, 2020 Void Resolution T2020-36 Passed Resolution T2020-37 Paiute Palace Gas Station Paycheck Protection CARES Act Grant April 22, 2020 Void Resolutions T2020-38 & 39 Passed Resolution T2020-40 Section 184 Loan, Catera Romero April 28, 2020 Passed Resolution T2020-41 Section 184 Loan, Morgan Cuhna April 28, 2020 Passed Resolution T2020-42 Section 184 Loan, Chris Aukee April 28, 2020 Passed Resolution T2020-43 HRSA – FY2020 U. S. Dep. Of HHS, Health Resources & Services Admin. Rural Tribal COVID-19 Response Program April 28, 2020 Passed Resolution T2020-44 Bureau of Justice Assistance (COSSAP) May 12, 2020 Passed Resolution T2020-45 Cancellation of Land Assignment Jerry Nelson May 12, 2020 Passed Resolution T2020-46 Food Sovereignty Program Grant May 19, 2020 Passed Resolution T2020-47 CDC – COVID-19 May 19, 2020 Passed Resolution T2020-48 Adoption of Bishop Paiute Development Corporation Amended & Restated Articles of Incorporation Passed Resolution T2020-49 Authorizing Tilford P. Denver to Serve on the California Tribal Families Coalition May 19, 2020

The Bishop Paiute Tribal Council is keenly aware of the decisions they have made and the protections that have been put in place for our membership from this deadly virus (COVID-19). Continued on page 8 7

The impacts to one of our most valuable resources of revenue, the Paiute Palace Casino, will have an obvious effect on tribal operations, which includes per capita.

Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES Act) Funding Update

The Bishop Paiute Tribe has received two (2) allocations of CARES Act Funding. The first allocation was received in the amount of $843,965 and an additional $3,975,143.01. There are strict guidelines on the appropriation of these funds. For example: 1. Funds must be used for expenses directly associated with response, recovery and mitigation of the Coronavirus 2. Funds are to be used for Coronavirus expenses that were NOT included in the Tribe’s approved FY2020 budget. Funds cannot be used to supplant previously budgeted expenses. 3. Funds are to be used for Coronavirus expenses incurred March 1, 2020 through December 31, 2020.

Examples of how the funds can be used: additional costs and expenses related to cleaning and sanitation services and supplies, any additional legal and accounting fees, any costs or expenses incurred to reopen the facilities, any business or enterprise that has its principal place of business located within the jurisdiction of the Tribe or that is owned or operated by the Tribe, continuing expenses, but not limited to: payroll and employee benefits, update & maintenance of facilities, utilities, and payment of obligations under contracts entered into prior to the closure period, including but not limited to any debt service obligations. Examples of welfare assistance: funds can be used to support individuals/households impacted by job loss or reduced salary due to employer COVID decisions to furlough, reduce hours, or end employment and the applicant does not qualify for unemployment or other emergency assistance resources. For partially employed individuals, general assistance will cover expenses of the State standard of $50.00 per week per individual applicant, and $50.00 for each qualifying child.

The guidelines on how these funds can be used are constantly being updated and the Tribal Council and Tribal Administrative staff are careful in the appropriation of these funds by having financial advisors and legal advice to support the proposed budget of expenditures.

Items accomplished in May: the overhead wet sprinkler system was installed, rough-in electrical, soffit are completed and exterior walls are insulated. BVFD Fire Chief came on-site for the flushing and testing of fire line. Drain around the building was installed, as well as, light poles and standards. On-going work are exterior moisture barrier and rough-in plumbing. The spray foam insulation in the roofing/ceiling areas started on May 20th.

Upcoming schedule: HVAC and window frames will start the week of June 1st. The C-Store will begin to take shape, as the metal seam roofing panels start to get installed the week of June 8th and we are prepared for siding and will begin inside insulation. The security system install will also commence the week of June 8th.

BISHOP PAIUTE TRIBE 2020 ANNUAL ELECTIONS VACANT SEATS

Three (3) Tribal Council Members, Four (4) Year Terms One (1) Toiyabe Board of Directors Representative, Two (2) Year Terms One (1) California Indian Manpower Representative, Two (2) Year Terms No Self-Declarations Submitted One (1) Inter-Tribal Council of California Representative, Two (2) Year Terms No Self-Declarations Submitted

Primary Election: Tuesday, June 9, 2020 General Election: Tuesday, July 14, 2020 Polls Open at 7:30 AM* and Close at 7:00 PM

Official Voters List for the Primary and General Elections: The OFFICIAL VOTERS LIST will be posted on April 30, 2020 (no changes will be made after this date) at the Bishop Paiute Tribal Office. This list will be used for the 2020 Primary and General Elections.

Sample Ballot: The Sample Ballot was mailed to all head of households on the tribe’s mailing list on May 15th for review.

During this COVID-19 Pandemic, we have some guidelines that will need to be followed when voting at the Polls. 1. You must wear a mask at all times while in the Tribal Chambers building. 2. Only eligible voters allowed in the building. 3. Obey the 6 (six) feet markings on the floor. 4. No loitering allowed. 5. Utilize handwashing station and hand sanitizer stations that are available.

*Changed from 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 a.m. per Election Ordinance. 9

Bishop Indian Head Start would like to recognize the families of Saydee Spratt, Topaz Spoonhunter and Aaron Vega for having Perfect Attendance for the 2019-2020 BIHS school year. Thank you families for making school a top priority, your dedication to your child’s education doesn't go un-noticed. We appreciate you, great job!!

Remains Effective From: May 1st-October 31, 2020 To determine if you are odd or even is based on 5:00am-10:00am the last digit of your address. Even numbers and water on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturdays only. 5:00pm-10:00pm Odd numbers water on Wednesday, Friday and Sundays only. No watering on Mondays If you have gardens, fruit trees or livestock, you may give them water daily as long as it is not Bishop Paiute Tribe excessive. Sprinkler systems operated by a time Public Works Department clock controller may have alternate hours. Contact Public Works for additional information. 50 Tu Su Lane Bishop, CA 93514 Phone: 760-873-6638 Fax: 760-873-0018

From the AIR PROGRAM

Wood and Pellet Stove Updates - Additional Notes

Last issue, the BPT Air Program featured some info from a Woodstoves Workshop hosted by EPA, Hearth Patio & BBQ Assoc., and other air quality or industry groups. The status of 2015 and 2020 standards for stoves was shared, but there has been an important change. EPA is now proposing a sell-through extension period for the 2015 compliant (Step 1) stoves through November 30, 2020. The final decision on this will be announced in several weeks. Some recommendations and notes from the experts were also shared. There was a lot packed into that page, so here is a little more clarification on a couple of those points; here they all are again.  Look for efficiencies >70%; firebox volume may be a better indicator of efficiency than Btu output claimed by a vendor, or just use the EPA certification list with efficiencies.  “Single burn rate stoves burn hotter and may eliminate some operator error.” Single burn rate stoves may refer to those that are older, pre– or non-EPA certified, and commonly, are understood as such. But there are some (2015) EPA-certified single burn rate stoves, which are what the newsletter article refers to.  “New models may have lots of tech options to navigate including “smart stoves”, sensors, and catalytic/ after-market parts, but a heat pump (like a mini-split) and a pellet stove may be a good combo to aim for.” What this refers to is a set up with a pellet stove and mini-split, run in separate rooms, with doors closed as needed, to reduce overall heating costs, i.e. you only need to run them both when one isn’t enough. However, there is also the possibility of ducting stove heat back into a forced air system, or using a heat pump to recirculate the stove’s heat. These options are not as simple and not what was being referred to. Heat pumps can be costly to purchase, though they save in the long run. They can replace base board or other radiant heating in rooms which aren’t part of a forced air system. There are really 2 things being said there– the “smart options” are partly intended for users to scale their heating back with their needs as well as reduce pollution, and the combo idea may achieve the same results, as a mini-split doesn’t generate combustion pollution.  “Consider inserting an EPA-certified pellet stove/flue into an existing fireplace instead of changing out woodstove, if possible.” To be clear, the stove in such a setup, generally known as an insert would need its full flue chimney, or in this case, liner, or other professional sealing to be safest and cleanest. The fireplace chimney structure provides a straight vertical exit the roof, so elbows and horizontals in the stove flue may be mostly avoided. This is also an option for open fireplace users.  Chimneys and flues are a critical component which make or break safe and clean usage on any stove; improvements to a chimney may achieve cleaner and safer burning than replacing a stove.  Clearances from combustible materials are critical with chimneys for fire safety.

The Air Program can find answers to your home heating questions! Call us 784-9308

Proposed 2020 Tribal Distribution Deduction Last Day to Register Dates Payment Deadline to avoid deductions Priority to Vote

Q1 V. Dist. 2/19/2020 2/10/2020 CDD 1/21/2020 April Per Capita 4/15/2020 4/6/2020 BITC

Q2 V. Dist. 5/20/2020 5/11/2020 CDD 4/22/2020

Q3 V. Dist. 8/19/2020 8/10/2020 BITC 7/20/2020

Q4 V. Dist. 11/18/2020 11/9/2020 CDD 10/19/2020 Dec Per Cap 12/10/2020 12/4/2020 BITC

We are happy to announce we have a new RAVE Advocate in the Social Services Department, Kylee Andreas. Welcome Kylee!!

(Please note that ITCC office is currently closed)

Kylee Andreas is a Victim Advocate for the R.A.V.E. Program providing emergency services to victims of violent crimes.

Kylee has a long history working in the field of domestic/family violence programs throughout Montana and California, with a focus on advocacy, case management and agency networking along with connecting Tribal culture knowledge, respect and dignity. Kylee has developed curriculum in the areas of healthy Relationships, Teen Dating, and Healthy Community Relationships.

Kylee is an enrolled member of the Big Pine Paiute Tribe, and affiliated with the Yurok Tribe of Northern California. Kylee has a legal background working with California Indian Legal Services for three years as a legal administrative assistant and has held other positions working with youth prevention programs. Kylee has volunteered countless hours for legal advocacy programs, domestic violence events, and domestic violence shelter safe house. Working for families and youth is Kylee’s passion, and she is looking forward to working with the R.A.V.E. Program.

Manahuu,

My name is Alena Dondero, I am a Bishop Paiute Tribal Member as well as Kutzadikaa from Mono Lake. A mother of 4 handsome young men, Hayden 18, TomTom 15, Emory 12 and Dom 10, who will be attending Bishop schools this upcoming year. I am the Great Granddaughter of beloved Dorothy Andrews, Granddaughter of the beloved John Dondero Jr. and Granddaughter of beautiful Violet Dondero. My parents are the wonderful Steve and Karen Dondero.

In 2018, I graduated and earned my certificate in Criminal Justice. Not long after that I accepted a position with Mono County Sheriff Department as a Public Safety Officer, was sent to the Academy and Dispatch Academy. During my days off, I worked for Douglas County Courts as a Youth Service Counselor for China Springs Youth Camp, where staff counseled Court Commit Children 12-18 years. I enjoyed working with the youth, so I decided to take on working at China Springs fulltime, I wanted to make a difference in the children’s lives.

Recently I moved back from Gardnerville NV to accept the position as a Juvenile Probation Officer. I look forward to working with the youth, parents and our tribal community. I would like to thank Bishop Paiute Tribe for giving me this opportunity.

Bishop Union High School Class of 2020

Noah Barcelo Jaydan Braithwaite Anaya Brown

Darren Dondero Lucie Elizarraraz Marisella Garcia

Dorothy Jarvis McKenna McMurtrie Eric Montoya Jr. 14

Congratulations

Gabriel Piper Elizabeth Poncho Taylor Reyes

Blaine Spoonhunter Jeremy Torres Jonathon Torres

Tristan Valle Paige Vance Jessica Zemel 15

Not Pictured

Wesley Pettet Justin Wulf

Damon Abbott Joseph Molina Palisade Glacier High School and Bishop Independent Study Brandon Martinez NoVahVee McKellips Gwenyth Centre Janie Stone Romello Chavez Lyzette Allen Kayhayla Watterson Rebekah Temple Cameron Enos Jailyn Mashburn

Home Street Middle School Class of 2024

Blanca Marquez-Leplat Riley Barcelo Wasuya Martinez Tazanovi Baros Melvin Mason Vincent Begay Alana McKellips Pahavee Botello Baileigh Momberg Aitamooto Charley Isabella Navales Jaden Davis Justin Pettet Chessy Dondero Adrian Renteria Danica Flesia Wokoba Spoonhunter Nevaeh Forehand Jasmine Spratt LydiaGonzalez Kaden Stone Leona Hager Joshua Sualez Lynnai Harris Kristian Villalobos Justine Kinney Benjamin Wagener Ishia Lee Areyajayd Willing Nosidutsi Lewis 16

RENTAL OF HEAVY EQUIPMENT/DIRT DELIVERY—An Equipment Rental Request form must be completed and approved first before receiving services. Before any rental agreement will be approved, applicant must be in good standing with all tribal accounts. Rental equipment/dirt delivery will be scheduled where there is not a conflict with any on going CDD projects. Applications are available at the CDD office. The CDD held a Drive Thru distribution The CDD would like to thank our Tribal event on May 8th and gave out homemade member seamstresses for their help with masks and limited cleaning supplies. The the special project of sewing cloth mask CDD has more masks available if anyone for our Tribal community. needs one stop by the office at 48 TuSu Lane. Cynthia Stone Jovanna Centre Valeria Harris Charlene Redner Hallie Crowell Amber Kinney Clarissa Mashburn Deborah Vega

Congratulations to the CDD COVID-19 Safety Posters Contest Winners Adults 13 to 18 years 7 to 12 years 1st– Charlene Redner 1st– Marisella Garcia 1st– Joseph Sepsey 2nd-Alyssa Richards 2nd– MaNeSe Braithwaite 2nd– Marley Gidney 3rd– Twyla Sepsey 3rd– Morgan Dondero 3rd– Kristen Allen IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR ALL CDD RENTAL & HOMEBUYERS This notice is to inform you that the CDD will be waiving all monthly charges (house, rent and utility) for the month of June 2020, for the Rental, Mutual Help and Lease Purchase Programs. This decision is due to the many Tribal households who continue to experience or will be experiencing a loss of household income due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition, the CDD will not be garnishing the Tribal distribution scheduled to disbursed in May 2020.

Thank you to the Bishop Tribal community for making the CDD Drive Thru distribution a success and Great job to all our Tribal artists!

JOSEPH SEPSEY—1ST PLACE 7 TO 12

MARISELLA GARCIA 1ST PLACE 13 TO 18 YEARS CHARLENE REDNER—1ST PLACE ADULT

Tribal operations at work #Native people count #Census2020

June is Men’s Health Month (MHN), and Men’s Health Week (a special awareness period recognized by Congress) is the week ending on Father’s Day (June 15-21, 2020.) Men’s Health Month began in 1994 with the Congressional passage of Men’s Health Week, sponsored by Senator Bob Dole and Congressman Bill Richardson at the request of Men’s Health Network. Men’s Health Week was signed by President Clinton, and became Public Law 103-264 on May 31, 1994. as then Congressman Bill Richardson noted at the time, increasing the awareness of men’s health is an extremely important issue not just for men, but also women and families. Recognizing and preventing men’s health problems is not just a man’s issue because of its impact on wives, mothers, daughters and sisters, men’s health is truly a family issue. Men’s Health Month is a time for the public to recognize the health needs of men and boys. MHN is deeply concerned about the health of American Indian and Alaska Native boys and men and worked with Dr. Eric (Ric) Bothwell to form the Native Male Health Coalition: The Warrior’s Journey to Wellness in 2013 to raise awareness and support for efforts to address these long standing problems. Since his passing, MHN has established a fund in recognition of Dr. Bothwell’s life-long work on behalf of American Indians and Alaska Natives. The fund honors his concern for the physical and mental health of AI/AN boys and men, and the need to address issues that compromise their ability to fulfill roles as fathers, husbands, providers, leaders and contributors to their communities. You can learn more at www.BothwellFund.com. Please take this opportunity to encourage boys and men in our area to engage in healthy behaviors, regular screening and to seek help when it is needed.

Meetings/Events are subject to cancellation and/or change

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Primary Elections Tentative Virtual Tribal Chambers Tribal Council 7:30 a.m.—7:00 p.m. Meeting @ 5:30pm Broadcasted on KBPT Radio 96.1

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Commodities 7am-12 Noon Tentative Virtual Tribal Council Cultural Center Meeting @ 5:30pm Broadcasted on KBPT Radio 96.1

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TERO Commission– One (1) Member TEPA Committee– Two (2) Members Tribal Court Committee— Three (3) Members Enrollment Committee– One (1) Member Parent Advisory Committee (PAC)— Two (2) Members Tribal Scholarship Committee—One (1) Member

*All Committees are paid Honorariums

• MUST BE A BISHOP PAIUTE TRIBAL MEMBER • MUST BE INTERESTED IN SERVING THE TRIBAL COMMUNITY • MUST SUBMIT A LETTER OF INTENT TO THE TRIBAL OFFICE

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CHAIRMAN VICE-CHAIRMAN Allen Summers, Sr. Tilford P. Denver

SECRETARY/TREASURER COUNCIL MEMBER Jeff Romero Earleen Williams

COUNCIL MEMBER Brian Poncho

TRIBAL ADMINISTRATOR CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER I Gloriana M. Bailey, MBA Sabrina Renteria, MPA

CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER II ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Steven Orihuela TO TRIBAL COUNCIL Charlene Keller ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT ADMINISTRATIVE RECEPTIONIST Sydney Ariaz Falon Parra

Here’s the link: https://www.facebook.com/bishoppaiutetribe

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The Bishop Paiute Tribal Council and Staff would like to thank the Gaspar Family for their gracious donation of homemade facemasks!