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Page 1, Klamath News 2010 KLAMATH NEWS THE OFFICIAL PUblication OF THE KLAMath TRIBES: KLAMath, MODOC, AND YAHOOSKIN TREaty OF 1864 Winema Charley Mogenkaskit Lalo Schonchin Captain Jack Volume 26, Issue 7 The Klamath Tribes, P.O. Box 436, Chiloquin, OR 97624 NOV/DECEMBER 2010 1-800-524-9787 or (541) 783-2219 Website: www.klamathtribes.org The Klamath Tribes feel good about the results of the NO on 18-80 Campaign! Following the No on 18-80 campaign, the Klamath Tribes are encour- of the Department of Interior’s environmental review process. And aged by election results that demonstrate steady growth in support for ongoing Klamath Basin Coordinating Council meetings will con- the coalition driven KBRA settlement process. Despite broad efforts to tinue to provide public settings to discuss and provide input on the mischaracterize the KBRA and force Klamath County away from the KBRA planning and implementation. The Tribes urge citizens to table, voters wisely chose the course that keeps the County involved by find out more information athttp://www.kbraequalsjobs.com/ defeating Measure 18-80. Way to go voters! To All From the Klamath Tribal Council, “The KBRA offers Klamath County residents the best available path to economic stability,” said Don Gentry, Vice-Chairman of the Klamath We, the Klamath Tribal Council, would like to express our grati- Tribal Council. “We are encouraged because support for the KBRA will tude for all of the hard work and support of the Klamath Tribes continue to grow as more people understand that the agreement is the Negotiation Team, Klamath tribal staff, members of the tribal best way to avoid and cope with water problems like we had this year.” community, and our friends, neighbors, and fellow supporters of the Klamath Basin Restoration Agreement in their efforts to Support for settlement is also increasing as citizens see that endless liti- defeat Measure 18-80. Despite the well financed and organized gation and conflict is not a positive route to creating solutions. “Through “Yes on 18-80” campaign, the measure was defeated. cooperation and conversation that stemmed from the KBRA, the Tribes Defeat of 18-80 will enable the Klamath County Commissioners were able to work with our neighbors to minimize the problems associ- to continue their involvement with the Klamath Basin Restora- ated with drought conditions this summer. As more people see that we tion Agreement with the approval of Klamath County citizens. can work together as neighbors, the more they want to get involved,” We view this as positive step in the growing support of the Kla- said Jeff Mitchell of the Tribal Council. “The broader community is math Basin Restoration Agreement, and a victory in promoting beginning to understand how important this agreement is to Klamath the economic stability of the Klamath Basin. County, in spite of the amount of misinformation that has circulated in this community.” The Klamath Tribes PRESORTED P.O. Box 436 FIRST-CLASS MAIL The Tribes were also encouraged that both candidates for County Com- Chiloquin, OR 97624 U.S. POSTAGE PAID missioner were committed to staying at the KBRA table. Both Dennis CHILOQUIN, OR Linthicum and Kirk Oakes said that if elected they would continue the PERMIT NO. 4 County’s participation in the KBRA, whatever the outcome of the Mea- sure 18-80 vote. “That shows growing understanding of the importance ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED of the agreement and the County’s role,” Mitchell said. “It just is not logical to leave those decisions to others when County interests are in- volved,” he concluded. Measure 18-80 was just one of several ways the public has provided in- put on the KBRA. There have been many community meetings as part Page 2, Klamath News 2010 November was a busy month for the Klamath Tribes and our friends and supporters The Klamath News is a Tribal Government Publication of the of the NO on 18-80 campaign. The annual Potatoe Festival in Merrill, OR., provided a Klamath Tribes, (the Klamath, Modoc, and Yahooskin Band of platform to demonstrate and provide education and gain support for the KBRA. Snake Indians). * Distribution: Publications are distributed at the end of the month, or as fund- ing allows. * Deadline: Information submitted for publication must be received by the 15th of each month- (for the following month’s publication). * Submissions: Submissions should be typed and not exceed 500 words. Submissions must include the author’s signature, address and phone number. Submissions are used as fillers and publication is strictly dependent upon space availability. We cannot guar- antee publication of any article or submission. *Order of Priority for Newsletter: #1- Tribal Government/ESSP Information #2- Tribal Program Information #3- Associated Tribal Information #4-6- Fillers (when space is available, must be submitted by the family): i.e.- Obituaries, Wedding, Birth, and Family Announcements, Graduations, Individual Tribal member info., Birthdays, Etc... The Klamath Tribes won first place for our participation in the the annual Potatoe Festival parade. Letters to the Editor: Letters are viewed as Associated Tribal Information. However, they must be less than 500 words. Any and All articles may be edited for clarity and length. Letters are subject to review. Letters/articles that may contain libelous, slanderous, or personal attacks will not be printed. *Photographs should be vivid and clear or 300jpg/ppi *All internal photos by: Taylor David -K-News, unless otherwise noted. ©All photos property of K-News dept. * Returns: For any information to be “returned”, please include a “self addressed stamped” envelope. * Klamath News Rights: The Klamath News cannot guarantee publication upon submis- sion. The Klamath News reserves the right to edit all articles for clarity and length, or refuse publication of any material that may contain libelous statements or personal attacks. The Klamath Vice-Chairman Don and his wife Mary Brandi Hatcher's grandson's are learning all our future's News may not be used as a personal forum for any individual(s). participated in the Potatoe Festival activities. depend on one another- and working together. All articles are subject to review/approval by the Klamath Tribes Tribal Council. Published information does not necessar- Left: We would like to take this opportunity to ily reflect the opinion of the Klamath News, tribal employees, or say, "thank you" to our Yurok friends for bring- the Klamath Tribes. ing the fresh salmon to the Potatoe Festival. * Change of Address: They caught the salmon on the lower Klamath Send address changes (for the Newsletter Only) to the following River and brought it specifically for the free address. *Please include your old mailing label if possible. feed following the parade. Pictured here are: * Public Information/News Dept. Staff: Frankie Meyers (black shirt), Klamath Tribal Vice-Chair Don Gentry (center), and Leif Hill- *Mrs. Taylor R. David, man (grey shirt), as they stand and look at the Public Information/News Manager fire and discuss the meaning of sharing the Member of Native American salmon with the people of the basin. Journalist Assoc. (NAJA). For More Information Contact: The Klamath Tribes Klamath News/Public Information Dept. The salmon was cooked in the traditional way P.O. Box 436 with cedar and cedar sticks. Many are not Chiloquin, OR 97624 aware of the ceremonial significance of shar- Phone: (541) 783-2219 ext. 147 ing the salmon with the people of the basin [email protected] once again... as it has been since 1917 (when or Visit the Tribal Website at: Iron Gate Dam was built) that salmon were shut off to the Klamath Basin. The Yurok's brought the salmon in a good way and pre- www.klamathtribes.org pared it to once again introduce the blessing to our home and people. Sepk'ee'c'a. Page 3, Klamath News 2010 Tribal Council Featured in US Constitution DVD In October 2010, the Klamath Tribal Council, along with the Klamath Tribes Public Information Department, sponsored the "We the People - The U.S. Con- Beatty Curve Project stitution and You" DVD. Congratulations goes out to the Klamath Tribes and ODOT who've been working with on the Beatty Curve project since This DVD is used nationwide and speaks directly about the US Constitution and how unique Native American status is viewed by the Constitution. 2005 for safety reasons. Construction changes are in their final stages. A small reception/award presentation was pro- The Klamath Tribes specifically spoke about how the US Constitution today, is vided by ODOT on October 6, 2010 for all the work and helping us restore our fisheries, water ways, and eco-system. progress with the Klamath Tribes. Featured in this educational DVD are Klamath Tribal Council members, Don Special thanks also goes out to Culture and Resource Direc- Gentry, Frank Summers and Shawn Jackson. The DVD also includes still photos tor, Perry Chocktoot, who has been heavily involved with of our Tribal Council, dam removal efforts, the klamath river, and the homeland the project over the years, along with other lead administra- of the Klamath Tribes. tion staff and past council. Other dignitaries in the DVD include, US Congressman and the only enrolled Pictured above are Klamath Tribal Chairman, Gary Frost member of Congress Tom Cole, President Kennedy's Daughter Caroline Ken- and ODOT Director, Matt Garrett. nedy, and Oregon Representative, Greg Walden. “SPECIAL” GENERAL COUNCIL MEETING The DVD will be viewed at every public and private high school, community and junior colleges, and cable television stations in the 2nd Congressional District Saturday December 11, 2010 @ 10:00 a.m. of Oregon. It will also be given to main chambers of commerce and all public Administration Auditorium – Chiloquin, OR libraries.