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 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 , 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 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. It will also be utilized as an informational tool in Congress. I. Quorum Count @ 10:00 a.m. The next DVD showing will be at Tribal Admin. (Monday, De- II. A. “Regular” General Council Minutes for August 21, 2010 cember 20th at Noon in the Auditorium) or make an appointment with B. “Special” General Council Minutes for November 6, 2010 Public Information/News Manager, Taylor R. David, by calling 541-783-2219 ext. 170 III. EDC Financial report on Travel Center News Flash! IV. Aurora ad-hoc team update from - Don Gentry, After many years of planning and development, the Barkley Frank Summers, Shawn Jackson, Duke Kimbol & Springs Habitat Enhancement project has been implemented! wayne Leone The Barkley Springs Habitat Enhancement project will contribute toward V. GRC ad-hoc team update from - Linda Jimenez, the long term recovery objectives for two endemic fish species – short-nose Vivian Kimbol, Derek Hatcher, Jennifer Jackson & sucker and the sucker, identified as endangered species in Upper Darcy Miller). Klamath Lake.

VI. Chairman’s report The Klamath Watershed Partnership invited the Klamath Tribes to their ground breaking ceremony on Thursday, November 4, 2010 at Hagelstein Park, lo- For more information contact Tribal Council Secretary, cated 10 miles north of Klamath Falls on Highway 97. Vice-Chairman, Don Torina Case at 541-783-2219 ext. 170 Gentry attended the presentation on behalf of the Klamath Tribes. Page 4, Klamath News 2010

Klamath Tribes host New Regional Forester of the Fremont-Winema National Forest October 21, 2010 - Chiloquin, Oregon- By Taylor David- Klamath Tribal News Dept.

The Klamath Tribes hosted the new Regional Forester, Mary Wagner, and several Fremont-Winema National Forest representatives, in a Government-to-Government Meeting at the tribal administration building in Chiloquin, Oregon, in October. The meeting was facilitated by forest representative, Amy Gowan, and attended by several tribal and Forest Service dignitaries.

The objective was to introduce the Klamath Tribal Council to Ms. Wagner and other forest leadership. Together, everyone discussed current re- lationships, priorities, programs, accomplishments, pressing issues, and most importantly the MOA (Memorandum of Agreement) the Klamath Tribes has with the U.S. Forest Service. The MOA contents include such things as: Policy, Government-to-Government Coordination at the Regional Level, Coordination between Tribal Resource Departments and Forest Districts, Cultural Resources, Firewood Gathering, Camping by Tribal Members, Land Exchanges, Recreational Development, Road Management and Motor Vehicle Control, and Legal Authority.

The meeting began with an invocation by Tribal Vice-Chairman, Don Gentry, followed by introductions and a welcome from Klamath Tribal Chairman, Gary Frost, and Council members, Case, Hatcher, Mitchell, Lawvor, Summers, and Wright-Nelson. Following introductions several tribal staff and forest service representatives spoke about the inception and history of the MOA and the Trust/Treaty responsibility the U.S. Forest Service has to the Klamath Tribes, and the collaborative working relationships that have been built over the decades.

Regional Forester, Mary Wagner, gifted the Klamath Tribes with a Pendleton blanket and spoke about the wonderful relationship the entities have built. She expressed her gratitude regarding learning about the history, creation, and cultural connection the Tribes have taught her about this land. She in turn, was given gifts from the Klamath Tribes.

Several key employees of the tribe, such as, Natural Resource Director, Will Hatcher; General Manager, Kathleen Mitchell; Administrative Officer, Kathy Rich; Culture and Heritage Director, Perry Chocktoot; and Tribal Forestry Improvement Crew Manager, Randy Henry, provided introductions and helped provide valuable information to the inter-workings of the MOA.

The meeting wrapped up with a potluck style lunch that featured traditional foods like, deer meat, elk salami, smoked salmon, and huckleberry dessert, just to name a few. Future government-to-government meetings regarding the Memorandum of Agreement, KBRA, and Giiwas will be scheduled accordingly. For more information you can contact Klamath Tribal Government at 541-783-2219 ext. 100 ext. 102 ext. 170 2010 NEW YEAR’S EVE SOBRIETY CELEBRATION IN KLAMATH FALLS, OREGON 2010 SOBRIETY The Sobriety Celebration for the Klamath Tribes will be held in Klamath Falls this year. We POW-WOW apologize for any inconvenience to the Beatty and the Chiloquin people, but no one came for- ward to coordinate the events in those areas and there is no time to wait any longer. Plans KLAMATH COUNTY have be made. The coordinator’s for the Klamath Falls powwow celebration are Stanson and Eshonie Yazzie along with Janice Totten. FAIRGROUNDS, EXHIBIT

For any information on the event please feel free to contact them directly. BUILDING 1 Janice Totten: 891-1146 or Eshoni Yazzie: 783-2219 ext. 107 or 882-3306 Grand Entry at 7:00 P.M. Thank you, Dinner: 5:00 p.m. Torina Case, Tribal Council Secretary Page 5, Klamath News 2010

Klamath Tribes Building Relationships Across the Nation By Taylor R. David- Klamath News

On Wednesday, October 27, 2010, the Klamath Tribes lead Water Biologist, Larry Dunsmoor, along with Tribal Councilman Gentry and Mitchell, hosted a presentation/lecture regarding the issues surrounding the natural resources that have led up to the KBRA (Klamath Basin Restoration Agreement). Several professionals from the Pacific Northwest, who are part of a Professional Natural Resources Development Class at Portland State Uni- versity, was the group hosted by the tribes at the tribal administration auditorium in Chiloquin, Oregon. Meetings like this continue to develop relationships and build the partnerships that everyone needs in the future for the success and restoration of our eco-system. The Klamath Tribes would like to say, "thank you" to our guests for traveling so far and granting us the opportunity to build our relations with the Portland State University and the Pacific Northwest Natural Resource world.

Senator Merkley and Congressman Walden Representatives visit the Klamath Tribes On November 4, 2010, following the NO on 18-80 defeat by Klamath County citizens, the Klamath Tribes immediately met with representa- tive from Senator Merkley and Congressman Walden's office to talk about the issues and concerns important to the tribes regarding not only the KBRA, but other economic issues and the future direction of the tribes. Top left photo: Amy Amrhein, Field Representative, and Courtney Thompson, Indian Affairs Legislative Assistant, both of U. S. Senator Jeff Merkley's office. Right photo: John Snider, Direc- tor of Community Relations for Greg Walden, Second District, Oregon. Klamath Tribal representatives included: Councilman Jeff Mitchell, Natural Resource Director Will Hatcher, Councilman Don Gentry, Water Attorney Bud Ullman, Council Member GeorGene Wright-Nelson, and Water Biologist, Larry Dunsmoor. For more information contact Klamath Tribal Council at 541-783-2219. Page 6, Klamath News 2010

Working together to build the Future

On November 18, 2010, members of the Klamath Tribal LtoR: Kathleen Mitchell, Jeff Mitchell, Mary Gentry, Don Gentry, Cheewa James, Council and our Water Team, met with Regional and of- Raefield Benson, Frank Summers, Georgene Wright-Nelson, and Taylor David. ficial delegates from Washington, D.C., Mr. Ren Lohoe- History and Friendship are Always the best Part of any Lesson fener, Regional Director for the Fish and Wildlife Service, By Taylor R. David- Klamath News Dept. Mr. Rod McInnis, Regional Administrator for the National Marin Fisheries Service, Sue Fry, Bureau of Reclamation In November, enrolled Modoc tribal member, Cheewa James (Author of the book, Area Office Director, Laurie Sada of US Fish and Wild- "Modoc, the Tribe that Wouldn't Die") came to Klamath Falls as the guest speaker life, Don Glaser, Bureau of Reclamation Regional Field for the annual Klamath Historical Society banquet. The banquet features a lecture Director, Jason Phillips, new Bureau Area Office Direc- each year and is held at the main auditorium at the Oregon Insitute of Technology. tor, and Mr. John Bezdek, Department of the Interior So- During her stay she made time to visit with students at Sage Charter School at the licitor’s Office, who came to discuss items of interest to old Klamath Agency in Chiloquin, Oregon. She spoke to the kids about Modoc/ the Klamath Tribes and our future efforts regarding the Klamath history and how important it is to recognize each person is special in our KBRA (Klamath Basin Restoration Agreement). Future own way. She also made time to visit with Chiloquin High School students for a meetings will be set accordingly with tribal representa- presentation, Kla-Mo-Ya Casino for an all girls leadership class luncheon, and made tives. For more information contact Tribal Government. time for her friends and family within the Klamath Tribes. At the request of OIT NASU President, Raefield Benson, she also made a guest appearence at the drum- ming/dancing and salmon feed, which was part of the festivities for Novembers Na- Update on Vote ‘NO' on Measure 75 tive American Awareness Month. For more information or to order her book visit: www.cheewa.com As many are aware, the Klamath Tribes along with sev- en other federally recognized tribes in Oregon (exlud- ing Warm Springs) banned together with the Oregon Gaming Alliance, to successfull defeat Measure 75 in the November 2010 election process.

The measure would have permited a privately owned casino in the Portland, OR., area. However, the mea- sure was successfully defeated due to the efforts of ev- eryone coming together.

The Klamath Tribes would like to take this opportunity to say "thank you" to all the supporters of this great effort. Klamath Tribal Representatives attended the Banquet to honor guest speaker, Cheewa James. PER CAPITA CHECK NOTICE Page 7, Klamath News 2010 From Member Benefits Department This is public notification as required by The Klamath Tribes Rev- Notice enue Allocation Plan Section 50.14 (k), listing the names of all eli- RESCHEDULED DATE AND TIME FOR THE gible person who have not picked up their per capita checks and for Enrollment ID Camera whom the Klamath Tribes have no valid mailing address. In

2008 Returned Checks Eugene/Springfield Areas

Beard, Amanda Lynette The Klamath Enrollment Officer will be in the Eugene/Spring- field areas for a Rescheduled date for ID Cards on December 6, 2009 Returned Checks 2010. She will be located at the Many Nations Longhouse, 1630 Beard, Amanda Lynette Columbia Street - University of Oregon Campus. The scheduled Hill, Gerald Leroy time will be from 1:00 pm – 7:00 pm that day.

2010 Returned Checks To update Tribal Identification cards to the new Identification Anderson, Shane Moni-Luk cards it is preferred for Tribal Members to bring something with Bivin, Kerry Leon them showing the Current mailing address of the applicant such Beard, Amanda Lynette as a current drivers license, current Oregon ID card or a piece of Delaney Jr., Mark William mail and the cost of the ID cards are $2.50, but if you turn in your Hall, Alverna Faydeena Old Tribal ID cards there will not be a charge for the new card. Herrick, Eero If you have any questions, please contact Rose Mary Treetop, Hill, Gerald LeRoy Enrollment Officer at 1-541-783-2219 Ext. 150. Huitt, Jodi Lyn Jackson, Derex Randy Jackson Jr., William K. Provider Spotlight - Breast Cancer Awareness- Jackson, Shannon D. Klamath Tribal Health and Family Services Martinez, Zetta M. Klamath Tribal Health and Family Services (KTHFS) held an out- Noneo, Audie Owen reach event, in 2010, at the Chiloquin Community Center. Twenty- Owens, Valirie Jean four women over the age of 50 attended an afternoon event of bingo Perrins, Benyamin Nachama and lunch. Bingo prizes were donated by Susan G. Komen for the Rank, Rebecca K. Cure® and BCCP/WISEWOMAN. Women were also provided with Reyes, Andrew Lynx free transportation to the event. Christa Runnels, KTHFS Health Tupper, Jim H. Educator, Kim Cherry, R.N. and Renee Arreola, a Medical Assistant from KTHFS, organized and staffed the occasion. Seven women im- Please call for or come in to pickup your unclaimed check. If you mediately enrolled in the BCCP/WISEWOMAN program at the start come in person, please bring proper identification. Please request and of the event. complete an Address Update form. One form per each enrolled indi- vidual (adults and minors) is required. After lunch, Dr. Sawar Young-Tripp, a practicing physician at the Klamath Wellness Center, made an outstanding presentation to the group about the importance of taking good care of Education Spotlight themselves and about their individual and unique On July 1, 2010, Ms. Brenda Frank (Klamath/Nez contributions to their families and community. Perce) became chair of the Board of Education for She also spoke of her childhood growing up in the the State of Oregon. With degrees in Interdisciplin- region and her personal ex- ary Studies and in Community Health Education, periences with cancer in her family. Participants Ms. Frank has worked in employment and training listened attentively and commented afterwards for over 25 years. For the past 14 years, she has di- that Dr. Young-Tripp understood them and their rected Employment and Education for the Klamath history. After answering all of the questions asked Tribes. Ms. Frank served as an elected member of by the group, Dr. Young-Tripp encouraged the attendees to sign-up the School Board for Klamath County School District from 2000-2005. for the health exams at the Klamath Tribal Wellness Center. Next, Three daughters and two grandchildren all reside in Oregon. Kim brought out her appointment book and mentioned there were nine openings at the clinic for the next week; within a few minutes, Congratulations! all nine appointments were filled: Call today: 541-783-3293 Page 8, Klamath News 2010 Blast from the Past! Klamath Tribes General Assistance Tribal Families’ Winter Break Events! Program is now accepting applications

Qualifications for applicants are:

*Enrolled Tribal Member or Enrolled in a Monday, December 20 federally recognized tribe Come See Santa and His Elf! 1:00-3:00 PM Klamath Tribal Health Wellness Center (Clinic) *Reside in Klamath County service area Pictures will be provided -and- Holiday Lodge Houses & Bird Feeders~ *Be Medically Exempt from work (not able Family Craft Projects 3:00-5:00 PM to work) Certified by a Physician Chiloquin Community Center Snacks and drinks provided *Call and set-up an appointment - Wednesday, December 22 Family Ice Skating Raquel Ochoa 541-783-2219 ext. 141 (skates provided for the entire family) 11:30 -1:30 PM Bill Collier Ice Skating Rink at the Running Y Subway sandwiches and hot chocolate provided

DECEMBER 2010 Sorry, rides not available for these events. Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Events are sponsored by Klamath Tribal Health and are free to tribal families. All events are tobacco, alcohol and drug free! Menu Beef Gravy Tuna San Navy Beans Questions? Call KTHFS Health Educator, Christa @ 882-1487 x 222. Subject Mashed Potatoes Tomato/Mac Corn Bread To Fruit/Vegetable Fruit Fruit Change Dessert Dessert Dessert \

1 2 3 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

Beef Noodle Closed Due BBQ Pork San Ham Cabbage Stew Bread To Elder’s Pasta Salad A gratin Bread Fruit Christmas Fruit Potatoes/Corn Fruit Dessert Luncheon Dessert Roll/Dessert Dessert 6 7 8 9 10 Veterans Powwow Update Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Hello, this years veterans powwow went really good. We had 11 drums they came from all over- NV, CA, MT and OR. They sounded really good and said they will Beef Taco’s Pizza Ham Cold Beef Closed Due come back next year. Refried Beans Green Salad A gratin Vegetable To All Day Fruit Fruit Potatoes/Corn Soup Staff Meeting Our out-going queen dance special was really good, the women were from WA, CA, Dessert Dessert Roll/Dessert Fruit/Dessert 13 14 15 16 17 UT, OR and NV., and they all danced good. We would like to thank our out of town Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday judges. The winners were 1st Place Leanna Paul, Seattle WA, from the Colville Tribe. 2nd Place Crystal Howell, Carson City, NV Piaute Tribe. 3rd Place Roxanne Gomez, Spaghetti Turkey San Tuna Casserole Closed Due Green Salad Potato Soup Vegetable Roaring Creek, CA Pit River and Ojibwa Tribe. To Closed Fruit Fruit Bread Christmas Dessert Dessert Fruit/Dessert Holiday We are planning for other specials for next year. If anyone wants to sponser a special 20 21 22 24 for someone please let us know as soon as possibile. Thank you to all the staff, Tina 23 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Cottier, Cheryl Wahl, Jack and Sadie Weiser, Eddie Weiser, Mike Witney, Clyde and Lisley Rodgers. Thank Chicken/Dumpling Cold Beef Pizza BBQ Pork Closed Due you to all the people that Vegetable Potato Salad Green Salad Pasta Salad To Fruit Fruit Fruit Fruit New Year’s helped us. Dessert Dessert Dessert Dessert Eve

27 28 29 30 W e hope our next year powwow will be as good 31 as this year's. Hope to see

you all there next year. The Klamath Tribes Senior Mealsite Catherine Mex Weiser

Page 9, Klamath News 2010 Blast from the Past! November- Native American Heritage Month In Honor of National Native American Heritage Month there were several events planned at OIT (Oregon Insitute of Technology) thru the month of November, all organized by Raefield Benson OIT NASU President. Raefield is a Chiloquin High Graduate and is currently attending OIT. His dedica- Raefield tion and committment to his studies and culture is quickly making a mark at the Klamath Falls cam- pus.

Other events included a Native Dance/ Drum ex- hibit featuring guest speaker, Billy David and the Midnight Traveler's Drum. Lahoma Schonchin and Mary her sister, Lena, also came with the K.I.D.S. (Kla- math Indigenous Dance Society) to perform all the different styes of native american dance. Cheewa James (Modoc Author) also attended the festivites and salmon bake. Throughout the month Raefield also organized what is known as the Tuesday "Coffee Hour" at the student Kathleen Diversity Center. He invited Klamath Tribal guest speakers each tuesday to share information with both students and faculty. The first coffee hour was hosted by Mary Gentry, who spoke about the his- tory, termination, and restoration of the tribes. The second tuesday was was hosted by Kathleen Mitch- ell and Taylor David, who spoke about current/con- Taylor temporary issues and customs of the tribes. The third tuesday was hosted by Shawn Jackson, who spoke about the Klamath Tribes Diabetes Prevention Pro- gram and current health issues. The final coffee hour was hosted by Perry Chocktoot, who spoke about the Culture and Heritage of the Klamath Tribes. We would all like to take this time to personally Shawn say, "sepk'ee'c'a" (thank you) to Raefield "Pockets" Benson. The staff, several students, and tribal mem- bers have noticed a difference in the public relations since you've become the NASU President.

Perry Tribal Women's 2010 Wellness Retreat

On Friday, October 15, 2010, the Klamath Trib- al Health and Family Services, powered by a grant from Women's Breast Cancer Awareness, hosted a Women's Retreat in Klamath Falls, Oregon. Over 20 Women participated in the day's activities which in- cluded: Bingo, golf, healthy food, and health lessons about breast cancer, cervical cancer and other impor- tant health topics. The day was organized by our own dynamo employee, Christa Runnels, KTHFS Health Educator (pictured far left).

A big "Thank You" goes to Christa, Paula, and Klama- th Tribal Health for their dedication and committment to Native Women's Wellness. For more information call Christa at: 541-882-1487 x 222 Page 10, Klamath News 2010 New Book Available American Indian Nations from Termination to Restoration, 1953-2006 Roberta Ulrich ([email protected])

After several years, a new book on the Termination of Indian Nations is now available. This project started several years ago with the "then" Klamath Tribal Chairman, Allen Foreman, and several other members of the Klamath Tribes that were willing to provide comments for Ms. Ulrich's book. Con- gratulations goes to Roberta "Bobbie"- It was a pleasure to work with her thru this process and assist with this project thru both interviews and photos of the Klamath Tribes.

Thank you Bobbie, Taylor David- Klamath Tribal News/Public Information Dept.

Information on the Book from Roberta: Of course, the Klamath figure prominently in the book, not only because it was one of the largest tribes affected but because it probably suffered the most damage to its people. The point I try to make is that I wanted to show the effects of policy on people, not just write the history of the policy. Much of the book is based on interviews with tribal people (including Allen Foreman, Tribal Elder Bill Tupper and others from the Klamath Tribes). I also used a lot from the congressional hearings on proposals to terminate the various tribes including much tribal testimony. I also show that several forces combined to put termina- tion on the congressional agenda and that the driving force in pushing most terminations through was Sen. Arthur Watkins, R-Utah. If you would like to Order the Book it is available at website: http://www.nebraskapress.unl.edu/product/American-Indian-Nations-from-Termination-to-Restor,674684.aspx. hardcover 2010. 334 pp. 978-0-8032-3364-5 $45.00

When the U.S. government ended its relationship with dozens of Native American tribes and bands between 1953 and 1966, it was engaging in a massive social experiment. Congress enacted the program, known as termination, in the name of “freeing” the Indians from government restrictions and improving their quality of life. However, removing the federal status of more than nine dozen tribes across the country plunged many of their nearly 13,000 members into deeper levels of poverty and eroded the tribal people’s sense of Native identity. Beginning in 1973 and extending over a twenty-year period, the terminated tribes, one by one, persuaded Congress to restore their ties to the federal government. Nonetheless, so much damage had been done that even today the restored tribes struggle to overcome the problems created by those termina- tions a half century ago.

Roberta Ulrich provides a concise overview of all the terminations and restorations of Native American tribes from 1953 to 2006 and explores the enduring policy implications for Native peoples. This is the first book to consider all the terminations and restorations in the twentieth cen- tury as part of continuing policy while detailing some of the individual tribal differences. Drawing from Congressional records, interviews with tribal members, and other primary sources, Ulrich delves into the causes and effects of termination and restoration from both sides.

About the Author Roberta Ulrich is a retired newspaper reporter. She is the author of Empty Nets: Indians, Dams, and the Columbia River. I have a BA in English from Washington State University and an MA in history from Portland State. I spent more than 50 years as a newspaper reporter with my longest tenure at United Press International wire service as bureau manager in Spokane and staff member in Portland. My final 14 years were with the Oregonian and the last three of those years were spent coverng Indian tribes and issues, mostly in the Northwest. I have written one other book, Empty Nets: Indians, Dams and the Columbia River (Oregon State University Press 1999, second edition 2007). Walking On... Page 11, Klamath News 2010 merous nieces, nephews and cousins. Boyd Julius Jackson V, scrap booking, doing arts and crafts, gar- Deanna Rae Norwest 23, also known as B.J., dening, and having family gatherings. went home to be with her Special acknowledgments and heartfelt thanks to Chris Lingstrom of Klamath went home to be with his She also loved to go camping, fishing, Lord on Thursday, Oct. Lord on Oct. 2, 2010. traveling to the coast, going to rodeos 21, 2010, at Sky Lakes Falls and Annie Atchley of Chiloquin for their loving support and friendship. Boyd was born on Aug. and powwows and capturing life’s spe- Medical Center with her cial moments through taking photos. family by her side. 29, 1987, in Klamath L. IRENE ROFF, 88, Falls, Ore. In June of 1995, she married Bruce Blair Deanna was born in Klamath Falls on Went Home to be with her from Astoria, Oregon the love of her May 22, 1969. The light of her life was He lived part of his life in Klamath Falls, Lord, Thursday, October life. She had the pleasure of being called spending time with her grandchildren. then lived in Wadsworth, Nev., with his 7th, 2010 at her Med- “Mom” by many children, who she She enjoyed being surrounded by family father, Boyd J. Jackson IV. ford, Oregon residence loved with all her heart. Family meant a and friends. She received her GED fol- with family at her side. Boyd enjoyed basketball, powwows, great deal to her she loved spending time lowed by a completion of Cosmetology She was born February drawing, listening to his music, and be- with her brothers and sisters and rest of School and Dental Assistant Program. 19, 1922 in Chiloquin, Oregon to her ing with family members and friends. the family. She was an advocate for the Womens parents: Charles Edgar Davis and the He loved watching his brother and cous- Crisis Center. Deanna was a member of Marylyn had numerous jobs over the former Florence Douglas. To that union ins dance. He will be dearly missed by Life Community Church and involved his loved ones. years working at: Klamath Tribal Health, were born a son and two daughters. in many functions such as The Spirit of for the Cheyne Brothers in the Potatoes, Captain Jack Rodeo days. Irene was a gifted artist starting with Survivors include his mother, Cora L. Chiloquin Elementary, Kla-Mo-Ya Ca- Joe; sisters and brothers, Carman C. Survivors include her parents, Richard mostly landscapes but later in her life’s sino and the Klamath Tribes. Joe, Aaron A. Joe, Verdella A. Wright, and Janice Tupper, and the late Mar- journey was doing mostly portraits with Tianna Wah-Set, and Julius L. Jackson; Our friend, tribal member, loved one, cellus John Norwest Jr.; grandparents, oil paints on canvas. She found much nephews, twins Julian and Tavian, Aar- and special Cowgirl, Marylyn is now on Christine Allen, Marcellus Norwest joy in travelling to the river head of any on Koda, and Carman Little Bear Joe; the other side. Her wonderful voice and Sr.; brothers, Randy Gallagher Sr., Ver- river to do painting and connect with father, Boyd Jackson IV and family of laughter will be missed at the Klamath non Norwest; children, Erica Ramirez, God. Irene studied “the Word” to show Wadsworth, Nev.; and aunts and uncles Tribal offices. She loved her family, her Victor Gonzalez, Karina Nunez, Jalisa herself approved. Had a special gift of and numerous cousins in Klamath Falls. friends, and her tribe. Her family is in Nunez, Emilio Hernandez; grandchil- whistling and could duplicate the sound our prayers and thoughts. dren, Taylor Lara, Cienna Delaney, Tati- of any bird. Boyd is also survived by special fam- ana Campos, Micah and Zoey Gonzalez, She was a most special grandmother ily; grandma Charlene Jackson, Bushie Survivors include husband Bruce Blair; Eddie and Reyna Mendez and Malakai raising her own grandchildren as well Hutchinson, Sonny Hutchinson, Mar- Uncles and Aunts Ben and Betty Shep- Rich. She was also survived by numer- as just about any child that needed some lene, Marj, Pebs, A.J., Roland, Gilbert, pard, Donald and Marion Preston; Fa- ous aunts, uncles, cousins and many spe- up-bringing. She was an avid cook and Jr. Jackson, Lavell Jackson, Sarah, Tali- ther-in law and Mother-in-law Abbie cial family and friends. baker. One grandchild recalled a su- sa, Derek, Tony, Mooway, Ron, Jaymus, and Nettie Blair; Children Steven aka She was preceded in death by her sister, per special sandwich she made which Silas, Angelica, Nedra Crane, Genette, “Audie”, Randee, and Drew Sheppard; Yvette Gallagher; father, Marcellus John included pineapple, iceberg lettuce, & Madeline, Calvin Hutchinson, Chad Ar- Sisters and Brother-in-laws Neena Mc- Norwest Jr.; aunt, Carmen Norwest. mayo all on homemade white bread. nett, Kenny, Wynona, Zach Townsend, Nair, Millie and Randy Whiting, Tweet James Godowa, James Dutra, Teresa Samson and Ray Winters, Toni Shep- A celebration of life was held at 1:00 pm Irene is survived by her grandchildren, Jackson, Lil' Gilbert Jackson, Lil' Na- pard; Brothers and Sister-in-laws Randy on Saturday, Nov. 6, 2010 at the Com- great grand & great great grandchil- than Jackson, Lil' Phillip Jackson, Rox- Sheppard and Joy Donahue, Phillip and munity Center in Beatty, Or. followed by dren plus many other relatives. Irene anne and Breanna Jackson, and Randy Cheryl Carroll ; Brother-in-laws and burial services at Schonchin Cemetery. was preceded in death by her husband, and Valeen Townsend. Sister-in-law Michael and Linda Blair With a luncheon concluding the services Edward Brim, son Darrel E. Roff and and Randy Blair; Nieces Tish and Meg at the Beatty Community Center. daughter Cheryl I. “Tootsie” Roff and He was preceded in death by grandma Arlene Hutchinson grandpa Jerald Jack- Sheppard and Marnie Whiting; Neph- the following day her remaining daugh- ews Sankey Ahboah and Casey Whit- Sharon Fay Roff (Lee- son, grandma Vera Lee Riddle, grandpa ter, Sharon F. Roff passed away to Join ing; Great Nieces Dymond and Tatiana Meltzian) lost her fight her Mother! Boyd Jackson III, grandpa Vernon Lee Jackson, Bailey Whiting; Great Nephew with breast cancer on Joe, and grandpa Owen Charles Riddle. A Celebration of Life Service was held Jordan aka “Jordy” and numerous other Friday, Oct. 8, 2010, in Saturday, October 16, 2010 beginning relatives and friends. Seattle, Wash., surround- Marylyn H. Sheppard- at 10AM with Richard Tupper, officiat- ed by her children. Blair, passed away on Marylyn was preceded in death with her ing at Davenport’s Chapel of the Good Monday September 27, parents, brother Mike McNair, and Baby She was born on May 17, 1944. She was Shepherd. Concluding graveside ser- 2010 at the young age of Marlyn Sheppard-Blair. a Modoc elder of the Klamath Tribes vices followed at Chief Schonchin Cem- 47. The wake was held on who worked at the Kla-Mo-Ya Casino etery at , Oregon. Lunch Friday October 1, 2010 buffet and resided in Chiloquin, Ore. followed the services at the Beatty Com- beginning at 6:00p.m. A She is preceded in death by her mother, munity Center. Davenport’s Chapel of service of tribute & love was held on Lydia Irene Roff, who passed in Med- the Good Shepherd, directors, (541)883- Saturday October 2, 2010 at the Chilo- ford, Ore., on Oct. 7, 2010. 3458, now located at 2680 Memorial quin Oregon big gym. At the families Drive, Klamath Falls, OR 97601-5546 Survivors include her daughter, Rene request a private family cremation took was in charge of the arrangements. place. Lee-Randall of Seattle; sons, Brian Lee of Springfield, Ore., and Ronald Lee of Marylyn was born January 10, 1963 Redmond, Ore.; grandsons, Craig Na- in Klamath Falls Oregon to Marlyn & quoa Shuey of Klamath Falls and Rob- Mary Jane (Merritt) Sheppard. She lived ert Lee of Crescent Valley, Nev.; and nu- on the family Ranch, where she enjoyed Page 12, Klamath News 2010 Traditional Use of Walking On... Klamath Agency on March 10, 1936, to kids loved his stature and Joe and Marie Fields Ortis. She grew Tobaccoo for Smoke Dinah Lee Castellanos, up in the Klamath Basin and raised four his fun, easy going nature. He was in the 58, of Klamath Falls, children. process of starting a weight-lifting pro- Blessings "went to check the trail gram for the youth and was looking for- ahead" on Friday, July She was a member of the Catholic ward to a full season of fishing on Puget We smudge to clear the air 30, 2010, with her fam- Church, the Moose Lodge and the Ea- Sound and rodeo. He had ambitions to around us. ily by her side. gles lodge. She loved bowling and went have his own small ranch in the tradi- Dinah was born January 25, 1952 to to state early in her career. She also tions of his great-grandfathers. We smudge to clean our Ruth Mae Herkshan and Melvin Leon loved to go to the coast. minds so that we’ll have good Justin was a descendant of the Sprague Barkley. She grew up in Klamath Falls, thoughts about others. moved away for a while, then decided She is survived by her twin sister, Shir- River People of the Klamath Tribes. it was time to come back home. Dinah ley Ortis; children, Debbie Block, Billy was married four times: Corky Amos, and Dennis Block, and Leslee Harris; Survivors include his mother, Lia; fa- We smudge our eyes so that Rick Oberment, Barry Milner, and Rob- grandchildren, Seth Beck, Sarah Yockey ther, Lyle; brothers, Horse and Champ we’ll only see good things in ert Neese. She did have one special life- , Logan Jensen and Tara Jones; great- Barney; also loved like sisters, Amanda, others. long friend. Mr. Frank Vargas. grandchildren, Hunter Beck, Devon Kenzie and Sara Lown; great-grand- Yockey and Brooklyn Bean; aunt, Cor- mother, Annie Patzke; grandparents, Dinah enjoyed yard sales, going shop- rine Fields; and cousins, Arlene Ortis Skip and Glenda Lehrman and Patty We smudge our ears so that ping with all her grandkids at the Good- and Bob Fields. Barney; uncles, Elmer and Willy Hatch- we’ll only listen to good will — "always start in the back" was er; aunts and uncles, Larry and Gaylynn her motto — and going to pow-wows things about others. Eternal Hills Funeral Home was in and Dana Dunnigan, Skip and Gina, to watch her many grandkids dance. Di- charge of the arrangements. Norm and Geneva, Cody and Susie and nah had a way with words and wasn’t Misty Barney, BeeGee Smith, Lane and We smudge our mouths so afraid to tell you about it. She was an Justin James Barney, 23, Rene Roelle, and Dusty and Christi that we’ll only speak of good independent, determined, strong lady. went home to be with Garrison; cousins Shannon, Shawn, things about others. She taught all of her kids to stand up for his Lord and Savior the Adrienne, Sky, Lilly, Brandon, Mea- themselves and what they believe in. afternoon of June 26, gan and Wilson Hatcher, Kiersten, Ky- We smudge our whole be- 2010, at the University ler, Kennedy, Kayden, Nicole, Briston, Dinah is survived by her daughters, ing so that we may portray Lana Townsend and husband Kevin, and of Washington Hospital Brandon, Bryson, Annie Quinn, Kade LaShawnda Costellanos; grandchildren, in Seattle, Washington. and Whisper Barney, Beau and Cody the good part of ourselves Joanna Lee, Charlie Darlan, Elizabeth Jackson, Danielle Roelle, and Hailey, through our actions. Raven, Sofia Jewel, Laura Mae, Sonya He was born on April 26, 1987, to Lyle Mackenzie and Zachary Garrison; close Lorraine, Jessica Maria, Sylvia Inez, and Lia (Lehrman) Barney in Klamath friends, Jimmy, Chris, Kyle, Hannah, Note from the Editor: Joseph Martin Jr., Miguel Robert, Lana Falls, Ore. Cody, Holly, Katie and Orrie. Jean, Antonia Rose; great-grandchildren, As you may have noticed Hope Andrea, Glenn Phillip III, Trevor Justin was raised in Klamath Falls, Justin was preceded in death by his over the past year, the tribal James, Charles Robert, Handsome Jack- where he attended Henley schools for grandparents, Skipper and Tiny Barney, newsletter has not been able 12 years. He also attended Southern and his uncle, Harley Jackson. son, Hailey Rose, sisters, Linda David, to feature as many Priority 4 Pinky Delaney, Ester Cummings, Linda Oregon University and the University Barkley; brothers, Roger McKinzey and of Oregon pursuing a career as an elec- The family would like to thank the med- (Individual Tribal Member In- the late James McKinzey; and numer- trician. He then attended Linn-Benton ical team at the University of Washing- formation articles) on a regular ous nieces, nephews and cousins. Community College and Oregon State ton Medical Center for the exceptional basis, months have been com-

University and obtained a fire science care and compassion they provided for bined, and the obituaries have She was preceded in death by her moth- degree. both Justin and the family. er, Ruth, father, Melvin, and sister, Dor- also had to be put on hold until othy. We will all miss her very much. He did his apprenticeship as an electri- Services were held at Faith Tabernacle, space would allow. This is due Services were Wednesday, August 4, at cian with Winema Electric and GMD 2610 Shasta Way, Klamath Falls, at 10 to the fact this program has the Assembly of God Church in Chilo- Electric. During his youth, he worked a.m. on Monday, July 5, 2010, with Pas- quin. Burial followed at Hill Cemetery limited funding and resourc- with his father at LJ Barney & Sons tor Jim Boyd officiating. es and we cannot expand our with a feed immediately following. Construction and at the Klamath County Davenport’s Chapel of the Good Shep- Fairgrounds. Concluding graveside services followed newsletter or website, to ac- herd, directors, is in charge of the ar- at Mt. Laki Cemetery. commodate those articles that rangements. Justin enjoyed baseball, basketball, are used as fillers. Our fund- football and his favorite sport, rodeo, Justin loved everyone and was full of Joan Lee Block, 74, died ing comes thru a government riding bulls and the wild horse race. He big bear hugs. He lived life to the fullest grant therefore, it is necessary on Aug. 5, 2010, in Kla- loved spending time with his family and with no fear. He will be greatly missed math Falls, Ore. A grave- friends and going to the lake and the until we all meet him again. to place Priority 1 (Govern- side service of Tribute ocean. ment) and Priority 2 (Program and Love was held on Davenportís Chapel of the Good Shep- Information) before any other at 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. He went to the Seattle area to spend the herd, directors, was is in charge of the notices. We are sorry for any 14, 2010, at Eternal Hills summer with his dad, being involved arrangements. Memorial Gardens. inconvenience this has caused. in a youth leadership program with the Thank you, Joan was born at the Indian Hospital at Sauk- Suiattle Indian Tribes as a mentor to Native youth 14 to 17 years old. The Taylor R. David- News Editor