VOLUME XII ISSUE 3 March 31 , 2017
Senator Ratti Asks State to Evolve on Historic Preservation
Pending legislation gives tribes input on ancestral remains, sacred artifacts
Telling the Nevada Legisla- sions. Plus, the bill increases Senate Committee on Govern- ture Committee on Government penalties for the defacement ment Affairs, four Nevada Affairs that it is time to evolve, of Native American cultural Tribal Chairs---Arlan Melendez Nevada Senator Julia Ratti is sites, historic sites and Indian from the Reno-Sparks Indian sponsoring a bill which would burial sites. Colony, Len George from the mandate Indian tribes have “Morally and ethically, this is Fallon Paiute Shoshone Tribe, more involvement with historic the right thing to do,” Senator Laurie Thom from the Yering- preservation of Native Ameri- Ratti told her fellow lawmakers. ton Paiute Tribe, and David can human remains, funerary Currently state representa- Decker from the Elko Band objects and other cultural items. tives have control when Native Council testified in favor of the “Internationally, there is a American remains or cultural potential law. change in thinking,” Senator items are uncovered on public “The core theme of this Ratti testified. “This important lands and sometimes, even legislation is to provide a bill gives preference to Native private property. means for Nevada Tribes Americans when dealing During a March 24 hearing to express our values, beliefs with items spiritually connected in Carson City, before the Continued on page 4 to their culture.” Specifically, Senate Bill 244 would revise current provisions relating to cultural resources. The bill calls for the director of the Nevada State Museum and the Office of Historic Preservation of the State Department of Conservation and Natural Resources to adopt regulations concerning the process for repatriation of Native American remains and other cultural items which provides notice and consulta- tion with Indian Tribes. Important Words — Fallon Paiute Shoshone Tribal Chairman Len George looks on as Reno- The bill requires the inclusion Sparks Indian Colony Chairman Arlan D. Melendez shakes hands with Marisa Weaselboy after she read a of a Native American on certain letter of support for senate bill 244 to the Nevada Committee On Government Affairs from two professional museum boards and commis- archaeologists and an anthropologist.
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3 Continued from front cover and traditions as they can contribute to the discussions and decisions made affecting the management, treatment, and disposition of native American ancestral human remains, funerary objects, sacred items and other items of cultural significance,” Chairman Melendez said. “SB244 recognizes that tribes have a standing in regard to our cultural heritage.” Chairman Melendez remind- ed the committee---Senators David Parks, Mark Manendo, and Pete Goicoechea, that currently, under the purview of the Nevada Museum director, cultural items deemed duplicate, surplus or aban- doned can be sold to private collectors without consultation or consent of tribes. He explained that as it stands now, cultural items that are excavated and collected by a permit holder is required to give 50 percent of all cultural items to the state including human remains which can be used by the state for exhibitions and scientific study. Upcoming Cleanups “We are asking that the closest affiliated tribe receive & those items,” Chairman Earth Day Celebration Melendez said. He also drew from a recent experience at the RSIC. He shared with the committee that April 22 Nevada Native Nations Land Act Celebration & Earth Day in Hungry Valley his tribe is working to develop May 6 Keep Truckee Meadows Beautiful Great American a Great Basin Native Ameri- Cleanup on Eagle Canyon Road can Cultural Center. Even May 6 Hungry Valley Community Cleanup May 19 RSIC Colony Cleanup with the limited exhibit space, Sept 23 Keep Truckee Meadows Beautiful River Cleanup Continued on next page
4 Continued from page 4 at the early stages of this pro- Moving Remains Before Legislature ject, much of the cabinet spaces RSIC THPO stresses Native connection to ancestors remained empty. Chairman Melendez said that besides some The Reno-Sparks Indian direct connection to our commu- donations by tribal members, the Colony’s Tribal Historic nities, to nature, the earth and RSIC bought Great Basin baskets Preservation Officer Michon R. to us as the living,” Eben said. through an auction company Eben, who is charged with the Eben connected her words in Boston. protection, preservation and to the Reno Hillside Cemetery “It is disappointing that state law respectful management where several Native Ameri- guarantees museums 50 percent of Native American ancestral cans are buried. of Native American cultural items remains, funerary objects, The cemetery, located near when its buildings and ware- cultural resources and tradition- the University of Nevada was houses are full and Nevada tribes al cultural properties, has established in the 1870s and is cannot even fill a shelf in a worked hard to educate elected home to many early settlers as display cabinet,” Chairman officials about the spiritual well as, a former U.S. congress- Melendez said. practices of American Indians, man, and five former mayors Fallon Paiute Shoshone Chair- especially regarding death. of Reno, plus RSIC community man George also shared a per- In addition to organizing the member OC Wheeler, and well- sonal story. He outlined the testimony for Senate Bill 244, known Native American leader, struggle his people endured when Eben gave her testimony Johnson Sides. archeologists disturbed Spirit Man on Assembly Bill 203 last In August last year, the owner or Spirit Cave Man, a Native month. This potential law, also Drew Lawton, posted notices ancestor found in 1940 in his final sponsored by Senator Ratti, that he plans to dig up nearly resting place near the Stillwater would revise provisions govern- 1,500 bodies to clear land reservation. ing cemeteries, specifically for potential development. “I get emotional about this those related to disinterment. These remains would be story,” Chairman George said. “In the Native American reburied, in another area of the A story which got world-wide culture, when an individual dies, historic cemetery. attention as the oldest remains there are several significant In mid-September Lawton’s in North America, Spirit Man aspects to the transition from spokesman announced that the was carbon dated, his DNA was the physical world to the spiritu- disinterment plans were tested, and even the contents al world,” Eben told legislators. "suspended." of his stomach were examined, all “When the dead are laid to their “As Nevadans we must against Indian Country’s wishes. eternal resting place here on continue to respect our history, Finally, last October, 80-years earth that is where they are set guidelines to keep our after the initial disturbance, the to remain---undisturbed. Any historic cemeteries properly Bureau of Land Management disturbance of a burial plot is maintained and not allow confirmed that the agency would disrespectful to our ancestors, disinterment…” Eben said. return Spirit Man to the Fallon the spirit world and the living If successful, SB244 would tribe. relatives.” make disinterment at Hillside “In the interim, our relative was Eben believes that for far too illegal. stored in a box at the Nevada long, our Native American State Museum,” George said. ancestors have been disinterred “With this bill, I am hoping it will for the benefit for archeologists be easier for other tribes that have represented science. to repatriate their loved ones.” “Our dead ancestors have a Continued on back cover
5 6 Chairman’s State of the Colony: Bright Future
Melendez outlines highlights, areas of need, fiscal health, quest for continued progress
With great optimism, Reno- changes both on the federal and to coordinate with some of these Sparks Indian Colony Chairman state level.” consortiums. Arlan D. Melendez gave the The Chairman noted the “Tribes were concerned second State of the Tribe importance of working with the about the president’s appointees address of his tenure during the RSIC national and state lobby- to federal agencies where Tribes March General Tribal Council ists as well as the critical role receive most of their funding,” he Meeting. of Tribal consortiums such as said. “Also, Tribal leaders’ top “As we are living in uncertain the National Congress of priority is to protect the Health times, in a divided nation, we will American Indians, the National care Improvement Act, exemp- have to prepare and adjust to Indian Health Board, Health and tion from budget cuts and anticipated changes in federal Human Services Secretary’s maintaining Medicaid.” policy and funding due to the Tribal Advisory Committee, and At the state level, Chairman new Trump Administration and Native American Rights Fund, Melendez assured the audience Republican controlled Con- as well as others. that the RSIC has a good work- gress,” Chairman Melendez Chairman Melendez relayed ing relationship with Nevada said. the sentiment from a recent trip Governor Sandoval which is a Yet, despite that uncertainty, he took to Washington, D.C. major benefit when working Chairman Melendez outlined on state legislation. highlights, illuminated areas Emphasizing the importance of need, and shared the fiscal on knowing the political climate security of the RSIC. “...our people and getting involved at all levels, Chairman Melendez reminded Chairman Melendez recounted the crowded conference room endured that last November, the Colony that it has been one hundred tribulation and had the highest number years ago to the month, when of registered voters, but our the Reno-Sparks Indian Colony trials even greater community can still do better received its original twenty acre and with the likely ability to hold land base in 1917, from a than what we may early voting and election day Congressional appropriation. voting on Tribal lands, Melendez He said that the most signifi- face today.., believes the Native vote will be cant accomplishment last year even stronger in the future. was the passage of the Native but they came Chairman Melendez explained Nations Land Act which the working constitutional transferred 13,434 acres of together in unity amendment changes and Bureau of Land Management and we are still discussed the process for a sec- land to the RSIC. retarial election. He said the “Expanding our land base not here because RSIC Law and Order Committee only strengthens our sovereignty has been working on the will and but gives us greater opportuni- of them...” probates codes as well as an ty,” Chairman Melendez said. ordinance for land “As we progress forward, we —Chairman Melendez assignments. have to keep abreast of external “Our goal is to issue land forces of legislation and policy Continued on page 10
6 8 Trump Budget Includes Money for Yucca Mountain
Nevada governor, senators opposes nuclear waste dump in Southern Nevada
The White House's recently ization which polled both repub- nuclear waste repository only if released budget blueprint licans and democrats. the Secretary of Energy has seeks to revive spending for a Recently retired Democratic secured written consent from hotly contested nuclear waste Nevada Sen. Harry Reid, one- the governor of the host state, storage facility in Nevada. time majority leader, used his affected units of local govern- United States President influence to block funding for ment, and affected American Donald Trump has asked the project in past budgets. Indian Tribes. Congress to approve $120 Now, Democratic Senator The measure was co- million in spending to restart Catherine Cortez Masto, who sponsored by Sen. Dean licensing activity at the Yucca holds Reid's seat, has intro- Heller, Republican of Nevada. Mountain repository and fund duced legislation that would "Washington needs to under- an interim storage program. require states to consent stand what Nevada has been That would allow develop- to storing high levels of nuclear saying for years: We will not ment at the remote site located waste — giving Nevada the be the nation's nuclear waste about 100 miles from Las Vegas ability to refuse to accept it. dump,” Heller posted on his to start up again. “The proposal to invest in website. “This project was ill- However, Nevada Governor Yucca Mountain is a nonstarter conceived from the beginning Brian Sandoval immediately — it is dead, it has been for and has already flushed voiced his dissent. years, and that will not billions of taxpayer dollars “Regarding Yucca Mountain, change," Cortez Masto said. down the drain." let me make my position clear— Cortez Masto’s Nuclear Congress directed the U.S. for the remainder of my term I Waste Informed Consent Act, Department of Energy to study will vigorously fight the storage would permit the Nuclear Yucca Mountain as a nuclear of high-level nuclear waste in Regulatory Commission (NRC) waste repository in 1987. The Nevada,” Sandoval said in a to authorize construction of a Continued on page 10 written state. “Any attempt to resurrect this ill-conceived project will be met with relent- less opposition, and maximum resources.” According to a Center for Western Priorities poll released in June 2016, most Nevadans oppose the plan, which would consolidate the U.S. nuclear waste load currently spread across the country in their state. The project has essentially been on ice since 2010, when then-President Barack Obama suspended licensing for the Yucca Mountain facility.
The poll was conducted by a Nuclear Waste — President Trump’s recently released budget asks for funding to store high-level nonpartisan conservation organ- waste in Southern Nevada. Many Nevada elected officials have spoken against the idea. File photo
9 Yucca—Continued from last page Under a 1982 law, the reckless proposal will not federal government was revive it,” Heller said. agency filed for a construction supposed to begin moving Last week, Sandoval met permit there in 2008. nuclear waste by 1998. privately with Perry and the The budget proposal puts There is currently more than governor later issued a Energy Secretary Rick Perry 70,000 metric tons of waste statement reiterating his point in a tough spot. stored at U.S. nuclear power of view. While serving as governor plants. “More than a decade ago, of Texas, he said Nevadans The industry has pressured when I served as Nevada’s shouldn't be forced to house D.C. to find a solution. Energy Attorney General, I litigated the country's nuclear waste companies have mounted legal this issue and I feel as strongly in their state if they don't want challenges that have cost the today as I did then that Yucca to and when asked during his government more than $5 Mountain is incapable of safe Senate confirmation hearing billion in settlements — a figure storage of the world’s most whether that was still his view, that could balloon to $29 billion toxic substance. Nevada will Perry told Cortez Masto he by 2022, according to the oppose any federal govern- would "happily salute" her Nuclear Energy Institute, a ment effort to dump nuclear legislation if it were passed. lobbying group. waste here that will threaten "Hopefully this is the begin- States that currently store our health and economy ning of seeing real movement, nuclear waste have also pushed for centuries to come,” real management of an issue for a resolution. Sandoval said. “The site itself that I think no longer can sit Texas Attorney General Ken is fractured rock, on top of a and be used as a political Paxton has sued the federal fault line, that sits above an football, one that must be government to force a vote aquifer. It is an unsafe site and addressed," Perry said during on the Yucca Mountain site. developing Yucca Mountain is his confirmation hearing. “Yucca is dead and this a bad idea.”
State— continued from page 7 Chairman Melendez said that nues and lease revenues from assignments or leases this with this good credit, the RSIC businesses located on tribal year,” Chairman Melendez will refinance the health center land.” said. construction debt, which will The Chairman said that Tribal Thanks to a sales tax save the Colony over $1 million Council will be meeting in the increase in Washoe County dollars over the next 10 years. near future to consider priorities of just under a half percent and He said the tribe has reduced for funding capital projects the increased tobacco excise our debt considerably and that which include water rights, a tax in California, which will the RSIC’s owns an ample new snow plow and economic increase cross border sales savings portfolio. development property up- at the Verdi Smoke Shop, “Though there is uncertainty grades. Chairman Melendez anticipates in Federal funding, the Tribal “The list of capital projects is that the Tribe will take in more Economy remains strong due too long to fund in one fiscal revenue in 2017. to the fact that our government year, therefore we can only He said the overall health doesn’t rely totally on federal fund a certain number of pro- of all the RSIC business enter- revenue,” Chairman Melendez jects each year,” Chairman prises is solid and is reflected said. “The revenues to fund our Melendez said. in the tribe’s BBB investment government and provide Touting the successful launch grade rating, the highest rating programs and services primari- of two new businesses-—Stone the Colony has ever received. ly come from sales tax reve- Continued on page 16
10 11 Prepare, Manage Electrical Power Outages Hungry Valley, downtown Colony residents frequently combat utility issues
Submitted by David Hunkup supply in the storage tank. emergency back-up generators. RSIC Emergency Services Manager ×Drink plenty of water if The gym in Hungry Valley is Power outages can happen temperatures are high equipped with emergency for a number of reasons. to prevent dehydration power and will be utilized as a They can occur when ×Dress warmly if tempera sheltering facility for all RSIC electrical equipment such as a tures are cold to prevent tribal members and residents. transformer fails, when body heat loss Please bring blankets, food transmission lines go down, or ×Stay indoors during lighten and other personal items when they can happen during ing and thunderstorms coming to a shelter. thunderstorms when lightening, to prevent injury Also, volunteer help would be high winds, heavy rains or snow ×Have at least one corded appreciated to assist during cause failures in the distribution telephone or cell phone power outages. system. in the house. They will Also, high summer tempera- usually work if the power tures along with the high goes out. Cordless phones IMPORTANT EMERGENCY demand for power by custom- will not work without Reno-Sparks Indian Colony ers using air conditioners can electricity PHONE NUMBERS: cause failures, like the ones ×Phone the power company that happen frequently to report your outage in California. NV Energy Emergency When the power goes out, (775) 834-4100 there is not any way of knowing ×Have an emergency kit – for how long it will be out. Most flashlight and spare of the time it goes out for short batteries and first-aid kit, periods, but sometimes it can etc. Emergency Services be out for longer periods. Please phone the RSIC (775)783-1373
It is always best to be Emergency Services at (775) Hungry Valley Fire Dept. prepared. For example: 783-1373, immediately, if for (775) 785-1304 ×Do not open the freezer some reason there are special Fire Chief’s Cell door if you can help it priority requirements, such as (775) 232-8116 ×Refrigerator – if out longer medical considerations at your
than two hours, pack food address. TRIBAL POLICE: in ice coolers to prevent If you have to leave your Hungry Valley Office: spoilage home, make sure all doors and (775) 785-1365 ×Turn off all lights and windows are locked. Reno Office unplug appliances such as Also, check on elders and (775) 785-8776 televisions and stereos family members to see if they Non-Emergency: ×Use water for essentials are safe. (775) 323-2677 only such as drinking and If the power is out longer than cooking four hours, an RSIC facility will Hungry Valley Gym ×No outdoor watering – since be opened to provide emergen- (775) 785-1360 our only water will be cy shelter and some provisions. Downtown Colony Gym coming from the existing Not all RSIC facilities have (775) 329-4930
12 13 Elders, Children, Tribal Members, Employees Kick Butts
National health initial makes big impact at downtown Colony, Hungry Valley
Submitted by Bhie Cie N. Ledesma, MPH RSIC Environmental Specialist II Kick Butts Day (KBD), March 15, is a National day of activism that empowers youth and communities to stand out, speak up and seize control against the problems associat- ed with commercial tobacco abuse. We have made great strides in the fight against commercial tobacco abuse, but every day, more than 3,000 kids under 18 try smoking for the first time. This is separate from ceremonial use. Tobacco use is still the lead- ing cause of preventable death in this country killing more than 480,000 people every year. And, there is an environ- mental cost as well, cigarettes are the most littered item on Earth. The RSIC Environmental Program teamed up with the Reno-Sparks Tribal Health Center’s Community Health Division and organized four cigarette butts clean up days in common areas throughout our community along with a team-trivia contact called Tobacco Jeopardy 101. All participants got souvenir tee-shirts, while trivia winners earned door prizes. A big thank you to all of the volunteers who helped make the Earth a cleaner place during our 15-minute clean ups. More photos on page 15
14 Mother Earth Lovers — Several people, young and elders, participated in the RSIC events in conjunction with National Kick Butts Day. Participants include: Carolyn Chavez, Teri Larson, Valentine Lovelace, Jason Hill, Sumoo Alley, Brittany Lloyd, Paul Snyder, Victoria Kane, Billy White, Susan Quartz-Holling, Janice Stump, Gene Evans, Mary Lou Short Horn, Darlene Gardipe, Ralph Sobola, Martin Clayton, Naomi Hanczrik, Leo Grass, Doza Rosemary Ledesma, Karla Conway, Char Johnson, and Cheryl Johnson. Bhie Cie Ledesma and Michelle Leon. Photos provided by RSIC Environmental
15 National Safety Council Shares Alarming Driver Stats
2016 deadliest year on roadways since 2007 with 6 percent more fatalities
Reprinted from Safety + Health, However, many participants developed world in addressing the Official Magazine of the National Safety highway fatalities. We know Council Congress & Expo admitted they are comfortable engaging in unsafe or distract- what needs to be done; we just ing acts, including speeding (64 haven’t done it.” The National Safety Council percent), texting manually or Organizations including the (NSC) has released prelimi- through voice controls (47 per- Governors Highway Safety nary data showing that as cent), driving while impaired by Association (GHSA) are eager many as 40,000 people were marijuana (13 percent), or driv- to assist in the mission killed in motor vehicle crashes ing after they felt they had con- of ending preventable deaths on in 2016. sumed too much alcohol (10 roadways. In a Feb. 15 state- That figure is 6 percent percent). ment, GHSA declared NSC’s higher than the number To combat this issue, estimates a call to action for of fatalities in 2015 and marks NSC has launched the Road highway safety.” a 14 percent increase from to Zero coalition with the goal “The good news is we know 2014 – the largest two-year of ending roadway fatalities what works to save lives – high spike since 1964. within the next 30 years. visibility enforcement of strong This estimate indicates that “Our complacency is killing traffic laws coupled with public 2016 may have been the us,” Deborah A.P. Hersman, education and awareness,” the deadliest year on American president and CEO of NSC, GHSA statement reads. “At the roadways since 2007. said. “Americans believe there same time, state highway safety NSC also released the is nothing we can do to stop offices need the flexibility to try results of survey that found 83 crashes from happening, but new approaches and strategies percent of participants believe that isn’t true. The United to administer the federally driving is a safety concern. States lags the rest of the funded programs.”
Continued from page 10 to alleviate the waiting list and To close, Chairman Melendez Mother Coffee Roasters and make sure everyone has shelter,” echoed his opening remarks Alluring Beauty Skin Care, the Chairman Melendez said. “We about the uncertain times Chairman held up these young need to do more for our seniors of which all Native Americans people as pioneers. because as our elders get older, and the American public are “Owners Josh and Joel Zuniga life should get easier not more confronted. and Johni Bill demonstrate true difficult.” “We have to keep progressing self determination,” Chairman Chairman Melendez also forward and do what has worked Melendez said. referred to the abuse of drugs and best for us, if we remain Besides outlining successes in alcohol, plus domestic violence as stagnate, we will fall back,” he many RSIC programs—Tribal major problems. said. “One thing is certain and Police, cultural resources, “We need to really work on these that is that our people before us emergency services, public issues and we need involvement endured tribulation and trials works, education, and recrea- from the community,” Chairman even greater than what we may tion, the Chairman mentioned Melendez said. “The opiate crisis face today, but they came areas with great need. and addictions are destroying our together in unity and we are still “Housing is still a priority people.” here because of them.”
16 17 Zinke Sworn In as Department of Interior Secretary
Former Navy Seal to oversee Bureau of Indian Affairs, Bureau of Indian Education
By the Office of the Secretary of the In nominating Congressman to repeal bad regulations and use U.S. Department of Interior Zinke, President Donald Trump our natural resources to create WASHINGTON – Ryan Zinke said, “Ryan has built one of the jobs and wealth for the American (pronounced Zink-EE) was strongest track records people, and Ryan will explore confirmed with a 68-31 United on championing regulatory every possibility for how we can States Senate vote, and sworn relief, forest management, safely and responsibly do that.” in as the 52nd Secretary of the responsible energy develop- As a fifth-generation Montanan Interior on March 1. ment and public land issues who grew up in a logging and rail “I am honored and humbled in Congress. town near Glacier to serve Montana and America as National Park, Zinke has had a Secretary of the Interior,” Zinke lifelong appreciation for said. “I shall faithfully uphold “Importantly, conserving America’s natural Teddy Roosevelt’s belief that our our sovereign beauty. He has consistently led treasured public lands are ‘for the the efforts to renew the Land benefit and enjoyment of the Indian Nations… and Water Conservation Fund people’ and will work tirelessly in Congress, and has also been a to ensure our public lands are must have the respect firm advocate for our nation’s managed and preserved in a way sportsmen and women to gain that benefits all Americans and freedom access to our public lands. for generations to come. This Zinke also co-authored the means responsible natural they deserve…” 2015 Resilient Federal Forest resource development, increased Act, which initiated new reforms —–Ryan Zinke, access for recreation and sports- for revitalizing America’s timber Secretary of DOI men, and conservation that areas and preventing wildfires by makes the land more valuable emphasizing local collaboration for our children’s children. As a former Navy SEAL, he on responsible timber harvest Importantly, our sovereign Indian has incredible leadership skills projects. Nations and territories must have and an attitude of doing whatev- As Secretary of the Interior, the respect and freedom they de- er it takes to win. At the same Zinke leads an agency with more serve.” time, my administration’s goal is Continued on page 23
SAVE THE DATES! April 21-22 If you would like to participate, volunteer, or set up an environmentally themed booth, call Bhie-Cie Ledesma, Environmental Specialist II at 785-1363.
18 19 Ask Paul
Client: “This is BS. First the court First, let’s look at what AA is. Alcohol- Steps. It guides people through says I have to go to AA and meet ics Anonymous (AA) is a program their life inventory so they can de- with you, then you guys are taking which is based on a few guiding princi- cide which behaviors to discard, away my anxiety meds! I just got a ples which help people with the goal of which behaviors they want to keep, DUI.” not drinking. The program actually and which new behaviors they want says “The only price for admission is to add. How cool is that? Actually, I Me: “What happened?” the desire to stop drinking.” Another think everyone can use this tool to Client: “I caught a DUI and the principle is to get a sponsor and work help create a plan for their life, you court said I had to pay fines and do through the 12 Steps. Also, regular just happen to be one of the lucky all kinds of stuff like go to AA meet- attendance with other people who are ones who have to go to AA. If you ings and see you. Then I went to in recovery is beneficial for people start thinking like this, you will see the doctor who said that I’ve who are building a sober environment. change your perception. If you been taking my anxiety pills way It’s relatively simple, and they’ll serve change your perception, you change too long and needed to stop.” you coffee. The idea of the 12 Steps your world. Think more about how Me: “Ok, so we have two different is to do a personal inventory. In the many blessings you have and how things going on. Let’s start with the 12 Steps you’ll notice that alcohol is grateful you are for these blessings DUI and AA then we’ll talk about only mentioned once in the first step. and your new road map for your life. your anxiety medications. What do It says, “We admitted we were power- As far as the old white guys telling you like about AA and what don’t less over alcohol, that our lives had their war stories, try to relate to you like?” become unmanageable.” So, the first where they were with their story. half of the first step mentions the word Watch them as they share their ex- Client: “I don’t like anything about “alcohol.” The other 11 ½ steps are perience, strength, and hope, and it. It’s a bunch of old white guys devoted to personal life changes. see if you feel better after you hear telling their war stories.” Here’s where the individual person’s about their personal stories of recov- Me: “Let’s explore what AA is responsibility comes in to play. The ery. Also, if you get bored, offer about, then maybe it will be more person has to decide what past behav- your story or try to bring some in- beneficial to you. Also, we have a iors have served him/her, what past sight to a person who may be new group that’s AA specifically for Na- behaviors hurt him/her and how he/ and struggling like you were. This is tive Americans on Thursdays from she want to behave and act going the warrior spirit. Actually, AA has 9:00am to 10:00am at our Behav- forward - kind of like a shop keeper been around since the 1940’s, Na- ioral Health Department, called taking inventory of his stock. If the tive Americans have had support The Red Road Group. This shop keeper has some products in his groups for hundreds of years. Yep, group can count as one of back room that are not selling and are in a way your Elders started the your AA meetings and just keeping space or cluttering up his healing process of support groups. keep you compliant with stock room, he gets rid of them. Native Americans recognized the the courts require- Here’s the great part; he doesn’t just positive power these meetings can ments. leave the space vacant. He fills up the have in a person’s quest for sobriety new space with all kinds of good stuff! and developed the Red Road to That’s what AA does through the 12 Wellbriety. In this book, the Native
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American elders share insights and tions. It’s important to recognize in the ty, or just feel- add a spiritual and cultural perspec- beginning of taking these medications, ing awful. Your body tive. The elders called alcohol a the starting doses are usually good at may feel sweating, being easing symptoms of anxiety, agitation, “spirit” because it “changed our unable to sleep, head- and helping you sleep. However, ache, tremor, feeling sick, a minds and made us foolish.” Pg. j. these benzodiazepines do nothing to “thumping heart” feeling The elders talk about overcoming remove any underlying cause of anxie- (palpitations), muscle spasms and this mind changer and say one way ty, such as a life crisis. However, if being oversensitive to light, sound is not to drink it, and another way is your symptoms are eased, you may and touch. Even possible convul- to “find a power greater than our- be able to cope better with any prob- sions. In some cases the withdraw- selves and ask it for help.” Pg. k. lems. So, the good doctor recognizes al symptoms seem worse than the “Our Elders are very clear that if we this and is looking out for your best original anxiety symptoms. The have a problem with alcohol or health option when slowing down your time of these withdrawal symptoms intake and adding talk therapy. The drugs, we need to find this power varies but often last up to six weeks doctor knows that if you take this med- and sometimes longer because of and ask it to help us. This is our ication longer than a couple weeks, how long this class of drugs stays Elder’s opinion.” Spirituality with the the medicine may lose its effect (you in the person’s system. Withdrawal Native American culture is amazing- may become tolerant to the effect) and symptoms may not start for two ly beautiful and powerful. If you you may also become dependent on it days after stopping the drug and have a chance, stop by and we can (addicted to it). Sometimes the symp- tend to be worst in the first week or talk about the Red Road to Wellbrie- toms you are left with after long-term so. Some people have minor with- ty and if I have extra copies I’ll give use of these medicines are worse than drawal symptoms for several you one! the symptoms for which they were months after using it. Therefore, originally given. Yikes! Relaxation you may end up taking the medi- Now for the anxiety medications. exercises, breathing, meditation, mind- cine to prevent withdrawal symp- Most worrisome in the anxiety medi- fulness, physical exercise, and many toms but, because of tolerance, the cation world is a group of medica- other options can be explored in be- medicine is no longer helping the tions called benzodiazepines. Here havioral talk therapy which is an effec- original anxiety or sleeping prob- are some of their names: diazepam, tive way in helping the underlying is- lem. But note: you are unlikely to lorazepam, alprazolam, temazepam sue that these pills mask. The good become dependent on a benzodi- and clonazepam. They are used a doctor wants you to live a happy, azepine if you take it for a short lot to treat anxiety, sleep, and other healthy, full life and not be chained to period only. That my friend is how disorders. These are supposed to any substance, which is good medical AA and your doctor are working to be short term (2 to 4 week) solutions practice. The big problem with benzo- help you live a full life consistent to short term problems. Research diazepines is they make your body with your core beliefs and values studies continue to show us the and mind dependent on them really which are love and helping your harm these medications can do quickly (over 4 weeks). So, if you sud- community. when taken over a longer period of denly stop using you have the possibil- time. Because of this risk and threat ity of experiencing withdrawal symp- to their patient’s health, good doc- toms like: Your mind may feel anxiety, tors across the country are tapering panic attacks, feeling as if you are their patients off of these medica- outside your body, feelings of unreali-
21 In & Around: Reno-Sparks Indian Colony Community Red Road visit, filming for public service, wearing green, new committee member
On Site Learning – One of several RSIC community members to be You Outta Be In Pictures – Jeff Chavez reads with his son, Julian photographed by The Red Road, Vincent Stewart posed in the front room Chavez, while filming a video to be used by the Northern Nevada Literacy of his Colony residence. The Red Road Project is a fresh and candid collec- Council and the United Way to help parents with teaching techniques tion of stories and photographs that explore the relationship between Native through reading. The RSIC Head Start is planning a film screening of all American people and their identity today. Photo by Carlotta Cardana the PSAs. Stay tuned. Photo provided by Lisa Watson
Going Green – Educators and students at the Hungry Valley Day Care Civic Duty – RSIC Tribal member Suzanne Thomas was recently sworn in Center had fun dressing up on St. Patrick’s day in an array of green attire. to join the enrollment committee. Thomas also recently joined the RSTHC Photo provided by G.G. Wasson Executive Health Board.
22 Continued from page 20 pressive portfolio on interior is- and Acting Commander of Joint than 70,000 employees who sues ranging from federal miner- Special Forces in Iraq and two serve as stewards for 20 percent al leases to tribal affairs tours at SEAL Team Six. of the nation’s lands, including to public lands conservation. Zinke holds a geology degree national parks, monuments and Zinke is widely praised for his from the University of Oregon, wildlife refuges, as well as other voting record that supports the where he was an All-PAC 10 foot- public lands. Teddy Roosevelt philosophy ball player; a Master’s The department oversees the of managing public lands, which degree in business finance responsible development calls for multiple-use to include from National University; and a of conventional and renewable economic, recreation and Master’s degree in global energy supplies on public lands conservation aspects. leadership from the University and waters; is the largest supplier Zinke served in the Montana of San Diego. and manager of water in the 17 State Senate from 2009 to 2011, Ryan and his wife Lolita have Western states; and upholds trust but the bulk of Zinke’s public three children and two grand- responsibilities to the 567 service was his 23 years as a daughters. federally recognized American U.S. Navy SEAL officer. Zinke is proud to be an adopted Indian tribes and Alaska Natives. He retired with the rank member of the Assiniboine Sioux Zinke represented Montana of Commander after leading Tribe at the Fort Peck Reserva- in the U.S. House of Representa- SEAL operations around the tion. tives since 2014, building an im- globe, including as the Deputy
23 Reno-Sparks Indian Colony ± Education Department APRIL - 2017
Encouraging Cultural Pride and Awareness
Mission:: To encourage the growth of a positive cultural identity for Reno-Sparks Indian Colony community members through the teaching of their native language(s) – Numu, Newe and Washiw – and by providing a learning envi- ronment in which community members will gain a basic understanding of the Great Basin Cultures.
Beginner level Paiute Language Classes will continue in April 2017. These interactive classes include grammar, storytelling, games, songs and immersion activities. Each class has a knowledgeable language instructor and anyone who is interested in learning one or more of the Great Basin Native Languages is welcome to attend.
Language Classes:
Tuesdays Newe (Shoshone): ON HOLD UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. The program is currently seeking a Shoshone Language Instructor. This is a variable hour position, 6-hours weekly. For more information please contact the Language & Culture Program. Employ- ment applications are available at the RSIC Human Resources Office.
Wednesdays Washiw (Washoe): ON HOLD UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE The program is currently seeking a Washoe Language Instructor. This is a variable hour position, 6-hours weekly. For more information please contact the Language & Culture Program. Employment applications are available at the RSIC Human Resources Office. Seniors Numu (Paiute) Class: Location: RSIC Senior Center, 34 Reservation Road, Reno Time: 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Instructor: Thalia Dick Dates: 4/5, 4/12, 4/18, 4/26
Thursdays Numu (Paiute): Location: RSIC Library – 401 Golden LN. Time: 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Instructor: Stacey Burns Dates: 4/6, 4/13, 4/20, 4/27 Cultural Activity:
Date: April 17 & 24, 2017 Traditional Ribbon Skirt Making – Hungry Valley Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM For all levels of sewing. All materials will be provided. Children must be Location: Hungry Valley Gym accompanied by an adult. Class size is limited. Please RSVP to the Language (Lower Level) & Culture Program at 775-785-1321.
Everyone is invited! Anyone interested in learning about the Great Basin language or way of life is welcome to attend our language clas- ses. Children must be accompanied by an adult. For more information, contact the Language & Culture Program, Stacey Burns – [email protected] or 775-785-1321
24 25 Symptoms, Diagnosis of Macular Degeneration Age-related vision illness linked to nutrition, nutrients
Submitted by the Reno-Sparks Tribal Health -Loss of clear color vision Center Optometry Davison -A dark or empty area in the Age-Related Macular Degen- center of vision eration (AMD) is the leading If you experience any of the cause of severe vision loss above signs or symptoms, in adults over age 50. contact your doctor of optome- The Centers for Disease try immediately for a compre- Control and Prevention (CDC) hensive eye examination. estimate that 1.8 million people Your optometrist will perform Don’t Smoke — According to Charles C. Wykoff, MD, PhD, smoking cigarettes is strongly have AMD and another 7.3 a variety of tests to determine if associated with the development of AMD. million are at substantial risk you have macular degeneration File photo for vision loss from AMD. or any other eye health photocoagulation. Caucasians are at higher risk problems. A highly focused beam for developing AMD than other Central vision that is lost of light seals the leaking blood races. Women also develop to macular degeneration cannot vessels that are damaging the AMD at an earlier age than be restored. However, macula. Or in photodynamic men. low-vision devices, such as therapy (PDT), a medication is This eye disease occurs telescopic and microscopic injected into the bloodstream, when there are changes to the lenses, can maximize existing which is then activated by macula, a small portion of the vision. shining a laser into the eye. retina that is located on the With "dry" macular degenera- Medication can also be inject- inside back layer of the eye. tion, the tissue of the macula ed into the back of the eye AMD is a loss of central gradually becomes thin and to slow the growth of leaky vision that can occur in two stops working properly. There is blood vessels. forms: "dry" (atrophic) and no cure for dry AMD, and any None of these are permanent "wet" (exudative). loss in central vision cannot be cures, but they can help mini- Most people with macular restored. mize vision loss. degeneration have the dry However, researchers and Researchers have linked form, for which there is no doctors believe there is a link eye-friendly nutrients such as known treatment. between nutrition and the pro- lutein and zeaxanthin, vitamin The less common wet form gression of dry AMD. Making C, vitamin E and zinc to reduc- may respond to laser dietary changes and taking ing the risk of certain eye procedures and medication nutritional supplements can diseases, including macular injections, if diagnosed and slow vision loss. degeneration. treated early. Less common, "wet" macular For more information on the In its early stages, the follow- degeneration occurs when importance of good nutrition ing signs of macular degenera- fluids leak from newly formed and eye health, please call the tion can go unnoticed. blood vessels under the macu- Reno-Sparks Tribal Health -Gradual loss of ability to see la. This leakage blurs central Center for an appointment. objects clearly vision. Vision loss can be rapid Editor’s Note: -Shape of objects appears and severe. Excerpts from this article were taken distorted If detected early, wet AMD from the online education article from -Straight lines look wavy or can be treated with laser treat- the American Optometric Association crooked ment, which is often called
26 27 Legal Notices, Public Announcements
Community invited to discuss Constitution Revision Work Group proposals
NOTICE OF RSIC MEMBER COMMUNITY MEETINGS RE: CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS
A year ago, the Tribal Council approved the formation of a Constitution Revision Work Group to consider possible amendments to the RSIC Constitution. The Work Group has held 10 meetings since that time to solicit input from the membership. While those discussions raised many issues that could be addressed by an amendment, the Work Group process narrowed the list of proposed amendments to a manageable one-half dozen areas.
The RSIC Tribal Council will hold four community meetings to discuss and seek input on the proposed amendments to the RSIC Constitution. Each meeting will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., on April 4 in Hungry Valley, on April 11 at 34 Reservation Road, and April 18 in Hungry Valley.
The currently proposed amendments follow this notice. The information contains the current Constitution provision, if any, and the proposed amendment, and the explanation.
Comments at the meetings will be recorded. Each member may take up to three minutes to comment on the proposed amendments. If a member is unable to attend the meetings, he/she may submit written comments to the Chairman’s office and those comments will be read into the record at the next available meeting. Writ- ten comments must be legibly signed by that member.
After discussion on proposed amendments by the membership, the language of the attached proposed amend- ments may be revised, or new amendments may be added, or amendments may be dropped, by decision of the Tribal Council. The Tribal Council most likely will finalize the proposed amendments, and adopt a Resolu- tion for the BIA to conduct a Secretarial Election, at its April 26th Economic Development meeting in Hungry Valley or at a special meeting to be called for that purpose.
It is contemplated that the Secretarial Election will be held in late July (within 90 days after the BIA receives the tribe’s request for the election).
Since this is a “Secretarial election” (a federally administered election conducted according to federal regula- tions) as required by the RSIC Constitution, Colony members must register to vote with the BIA for this elec- tion. Registration with the BIA for a previous election is not valid for this election. If a member does not register with the BIA for this election, he/she will not receive the voting packet. The BIA will be re- sponsible for mailing you a registration form and mail ballot, etc., after the Colony requests the Secretarial Election. The RSIC Constitution, and federal law, require a majority vote by at least 30% of its qualified voters to adopt any amendments to the Constitution, so it is important to register.
Voting will be by mail ballots sent to you by the BIA, so it is important to make sure the Enrollment Of- fice has your current address which will be provided to the BIA.
28 RSIC Constitutional Draft Amendments Proposed revisions open for public comment; April meeting target date for resolution
AMENDMENT NO. 1 of this constitution and bylaws, approved by the resided on Colony land as a Tribal Council after Article I – TERRITORY permittee or an assignee for October13, 1999 and
at least one (1) year immediately pursuant to Tribal Section 2: The present Colony prior thereto, their Indian spous- site consists of those 28.38 Enrollment acres in Washoe County es, and their children. After the Ordinance No. 28B acquired in the Lewis and effective date of this revised (or as later revised or Christensen purchases and constitution and bylaws, any replaced); or lying in section 7, T19N, person not in the above category (ii) a lineal descendent of a R20E, M.D.M., Nevada, and shall become a member if he person whose name ap- recorded in Book 50 shall: of Deeds, Pg. 34, and Book pears on the April 1, 70 of Deeds, Pg. 116, Washoe (a) Possess at least one-fourth 1934 BIA Census of the County, Nevada. Indian blood of the Colony. Washoe, Paiute or Section 2: The Colony lands (d) The base roll of the Reno- Shoshone Tribe and has consists of trust lands Sparks Indian Colony shall in Washoe County, Nevada, resided on Colony land as consist of all duly enrolled including but not limited a permittee or an assignee members on the 1934 and to the original 28.38 acre for a period of one (1) 1940 BIA rolls and 1969 Colony site lying in Section 7, year. demographic survey, and T19N, R20E, M.D.M., the (b) Children of a person who 1,999 acre Hungry Valley those on the original qualifies for membership property acquired in 1987, the Assignment list. under Section (a) and who 13, 434 acre Hungry Valley addition acquired in 2016, and have at least one-fourth certain other trust and nontrust (1/4) degree Indian blood Changes enrollment by (1) properties situated in Washoe of the Washoe, Paiute, or allowing combination of County, Nevada. Shoshone Indian tribe. Washoe, Paiute and/or Shoshone
blood to satisfy ¼ degree blood Updates description of Colony lands which may assist the Add to Section 1: requirement; (2) eliminates one Colony in future relationships year residency requirement for (c) Possess at least one-fourth and discussions with govern- new members, and (3) adds re- mental agencies and private Indian blood of the quirement of lineal descendancy parties. Washoe, Paiute or so that new members possess Shoshone Tribe, or any direct family ties to the Colony, AMENDMENT NO. 2 combination thereof, and and (4) establishes base roll for ARTICLE II – MEMBERSHIP: who is either: Colony membership. Section 1: The membership (i) a lineal descendent of the Colony shall consist of all of a Colony member Note: Subsection (c) may be persons of Indian blood who whose enrollment made into two or three separate have, as of the date of approval application was amendments
29 AMENDMENT NO. 3 Council, with delegation By-Laws. No provision in By- of executive powers to the Laws requiring Chairman to ARTICLE III – GOVERNING Chairman of the Tribal Council. give annual report. BODY Section. 2: The judicial power Add new Section 13: All meet- Section 1: The governing body of the Colony shall be vested ings of the Tribal Council, shall be the Reno-Sparks Tribal in the Tribal Court and a Court Committees, Commissions and Council, hereinafter referred to of Appeals, and in such inferior Boards, and approved Depart- as the “Council.” The Council Courts as the Colony may from ment/Colony budgets, shall be open to the Colony’s enrolled shall consist of a Chairman and time to time establish. membership, and all minutes eight members elected by the Section 3. No person or collec- of meetings and all reports eligible voters of the Colony. tion of persons, performing the of those bodies and the tribal duties of one of those divisions, government’s Program Depart- Add sentence to end of Section shall exercise any power proper- ments shall generally be made 1: Council members may not be ly attached to the other division. available for inspection by the a full or part time employee of Colony’s enrolled membership, except that the Colony’s tribal government Provides a distinct separation of powers for the Colony. The (a) executive sessions of the or any of its subordinate entities Council shall be closed while serving on the Council. Tribal Council may not exercise except to legal counsel and any powers of the Judiciary as other invited participants, Eliminates possibility of undue delegated by the Constitution (b) records and deliberations influence on other employees or other Colony laws. of the Enrollment Commit while serving on Council. At tee shall be kept confident- the same time, this Amendment AMENDMENT NO. 5 -ial, and may reduce the field of candi- By-Laws. No provision (c) any other reports that in By-Laws requiring the Tribal dates willing to serve on the contain privileged, Council to abide by a Code confidential or private Council as most individuals of Ethics. information, or other info- need employment income -rmation of a sensitive to meet everyday needs. Add new Section 12: All Tribal nature, shall generally be Council members shall abide closed to such review. AMENDMENT NO. 4 by a Code of Ethics, including Add new Section 14: The conflict of interest provisions, Chairman shall issue an annual SEPARATION OF POWERS adopted by the Tribal Council. report to members on the activi- ties, accomplishments and issues No provision in current The Code of Ethics, including of the Colony in the last year. Constitution conflict of interest provisions,
to be adopted by the Tribal Requires that Colony members (insert as Article VIII and be allowed access to Council, Council should provide stand- renumber present Article VIII Committee, Board and Depart- to Article IX?) ards of conduct and disciplinary ment budgets, reports and action for noncompliance. minutes, and provides certain The powers of the government exclusions. of the Colony shall be divided AMENDMENT NO. 6 into two (2) distinct divisions: By-Laws. No provision in By- Provides Colony members with Tribal Council and Judicial. Laws requiring “transparency” in tribal government operations. a review of the past year’s activ- Section. 1: All legislative and ities, accomplishments and is- executive powers herein granted sues. shall be vested in the Tribal
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Legal Notices, Public Announcements
Pow Wow Committee recruitment , eligible voter list, youth leadership opportunity
Recruitment for Native Youth Community Adaptation and Pow Wow Committee Members Leadership Congress WHO: Native American, Alaskan Native, and Pacific Islander 10-12th Grade High Students Numaga Indian Pow Wow and Indian Days (in small community groups of approximately committee is currently seeking Reno-Sparks 3-5). Indian Colony Tribal members to serve on the 31st Annual Numaga Indian Days Pow Wow Accepted students will travel with one adult Committee. chaperone from their community to and from the event. There are THREE vacancies. Committee members will be appointed by the WHAT: Native Youth Community Adaptation and Leadership Congress RSIC Tribal Council and shall serve a term of (4) years. WHEN: July 9-15, 2017 If you are interested in becoming a Numaga Application deadline is Friday, April 7 Indian Pow Wow and Indian Days committee WHERE: National Conservation Training member, please submit your completed Center (NCTC), Shepherdstown, West Virginia application to: COST: None (All student travel to the Reno-Sparks Indian Colony Congress, lodging, and food costs Pow Wow Committee at NCTC will be paid for by the Bureau ATTN: Tribal Administrator of Indian Affairs and other federal 34 Reservation Road agency partners). Reno NV 89502 If you have any questions about the program or the application process, please contact the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service via e-mail Reno-Sparks Indian Colony Eligible Voters at [email protected] or by phone The Reno-Sparks Indian Colony will be conducting a at 304-876-7772 or 304-876-7388. Secretarial Election in the near future. A Secretarial Election is conducted by the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA). The BIA will use the membership list and member addresses to contact you regarding the require- ments to vote in this election, including a mandatory voter registration form that must be returned to the BIA. www.rsic.org The Reno-Sparks Indian Colony will be sending the BIA that list and addresses. If we do not have your current mailing address, we request that you update your mailing address to make sure that you receive this information. If you have had a change of name, it must be documented by court order , or a copy of a Marriage License or Divorce Decree. PLEASE SUBMIT TO SHEILA KATENAY, ENROLLMENT OFFICER ( 775-785-9165) @ THE RSIC ENROLLMENT OFFICE.
31 Legal Notices, Public Announcements
Name change, Housing Advisory Board & Executive Health Board recruitment
IN THE RENO-SPARKS TRIBAL COURT Reno-Sparks Tribal Health Center IN AND FOR THE RENO-SPARKS INDIAN COLONY Recruiting Representative RENO, WASHOE COUNTY, NEVADA Executive Health Board PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Petitioner, Sara C.. The Reno-Sparks Tribal Health Center is recruit- Shaw, who i s a member of the Reno• Sparks Indian ing for one (1) RSIC Tribal representative to fill a Colony, has filed a Petition in the Reno-Sparks Tribal vacancy on the Executive Health Board. Court, Case No.CV• NC-2017-0011, praying that said The Executive Health Board voting membership Court enter an Order changing the present legal name consists of five (5) Reno-Sparks Indian Colony Teegan Faith Paddy-Shaw, to the name of Teegan Faith residents who are enrolled members, and two (2) Shaw, which i s the name Petitioner desires to have. representative from the Urban Indian population, for a total of seven (7) voting members. RSIC Notice is hereby given that any person having objection representatives must live on the Colony or to the aforesaid change of name shall file written in Hungry Valley. objection, showing cause why the Petition should not The Executive Health Board members meet be granted , with the Reno-Sparks Tribal Court, 1 900 at least once a month, usually on the third Prosperity Street, Reno, NV, within ten (10) days after Monday, and are provided a monthly meeting publication or this notice. stipend for participation. The members are appointed by the Tribal Dated this 1st day of March, 2017 Council and shall serve a term for a four-year Henrietta A. Tobey period. Clerk of Court If you are interested in being a member of the Reno-Sparks Tribal Court Executive Health Board, please submit a letter of interest to:
The Executive Health Board Reno-Sparks Indian Colony Reno-Sparks Tribal Health Center Recruiting Representative 1715 Kuenzli Street HOUSING ADVISORY BOARD Reno, NV 89502
HAB is actively seeking interested community All interested participants will be invited to fill out member to sit on the Housing Advisory Board. an application which can be obtained from the If you are interested in being a member of the front desk at 34 Reservation Rd. For more Housing Advisory Board, please submit a letter information please phone, 329-5162, ext., 1901. of interest to:
Tom Dressler RSIC Housing Director c/o 34 Reservation Road Reno, NV 89502 www.rsic.org
32 WCSD Parent University Building Confident Readers
Date: Thursday, April 6, 2017 Depart: RSIC Library at 8:30 a.m. 401 Golden Lane Reno, NV 89502
Time: 8:45 a.m.
Reading is FUNdamental! In this Location: Echo Loder session, we will explore routines and Elementary School - Cafeteria strategies that can be used at home to motivate and support your child 600 Apple St in becoming a confident reader. Reno, NV 89502 We’ll share fun and engaging ways to strengthen vocabulary, compre- Return: to RSIC Library at 10:30 a.m. hension, and fluency skills while reading and understanding simple to more complex text. This class is for Contact Adriana to sign-up- Kinder – 6th grade fami- (775) 785-1321 / [email protected]
33 REMINDER: The RSIC Housing Department’s SENIOR FUND is intended for Emergency Health & Safety Issues ONLY.
It is not intended to assist with current monthly bills on a recurring basis. If you are having problems paying your monthly power bill, please consider applying for the State of Nevada Energy Assistance Program @ www.dwss.nv.gov
Any questions please call the Housing Office at 775-785-1300.
34 Reno-Spark Indian Colony Head Start Enrollment for 2017-2018 School Year Begins April 1
Make your dental and physical appointments now, as appointments fill up fast. Let the health center scheduler know the appointment is for Head Start.
RSIC Head Start offers comprehensive early childhood education services for low income families with children between the ages of 3 to 5 years from income-eligible families, including children with special needs. Families must reside on or near the RSIC.
▪Children must be 3 years of age by September 30th. Monda ys & ▪One classroom at Hungry Valley. Two classrooms at Colony. Wednesda ys ▪Nutritious breakfasts and lunches provided.
▪Transportation provided at Hungry Valley site only.
▪Year Round Full Day may be available to those that qualify.
▪For application and/or information, call 775-789-5615.
Deadline for completed applications for the first selection ...call 329-5162 for details to be received: by Friday, July 28, 2015 at 4:30 p.m.
35 - 6 p.m.
You are invited to attend a public Budget Town Hall meeting to learn more about the Washoe County School District’s Budget for the upcoming school year.
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36 37 38 39 Continued from page 5 doctors of anthropology and Consulting Group, and Donna Besides the moving testimony one archaeologist, said that it is Cossette, chair of the FPST of all the Nevada tribal leaders, crucial that Native American Cultural Committee. Marissa Weaselboy, a Western Tribes are given a seat at the With an April 14 deadline Shoshone Native American table with state agencies that to get an amended bill out and a recent graduate of the manage their heritage. of the committee, all the stake- University of Nevada who The letter concluded holders, especially the tribes, studies anthropology read a by stating that although scien- will be recrafting the language letter into the record penned tific inquiry is important, science of the bill with the goal by college professors and should not trump indigenous of getting approval from the scientific experts who support peoples’ rights over their members of the Senate the spirit of the legislation. heritage. Committee on Government “This bill is in keeping with Along with Senator Ratti, Affairs. changes in historic preserva- Weaselboy, and the leaders After that, most likely, the bill tion, not only in the Western of the four Nevada Tribes, four will be referred to the Senate United States, but also additional people spoke Finance Committee, or it will go with national and international in support of the measure directly the Senate Floor shifts in heritage management,” including: Marla McDade for formal adoption by the full Weaselboy read. “This bill is Williams an associate with Senate. Finally, the bill will go very much in keeping with Strategies 360 and a member to an Assembly committee those trends….it would bring of the Te-Moak Tribe hearing and then to a vote Nevada in alignment with inter- of Western Shoshone, Mike by the full Assembly before national trends…” Drews, an archeologist and being sent to the Governor The three professionals---two director of Great Basin for his signature.
Sharing The Wealth — Natalie Chacon hands members of the Washoe County School Board a big check in conjunction with the Reno-Sparks Indian Colony’s revenue sharing agreement associated with Senate Bill 299. Pictured are: WCSD Trustee Malena Raymond, Chairman Arlan D. Melendez, WCSD Trustee Veronica Frenkel, WCSD Trustee, Katy Holland, Council Member Robin Eagle, WCSD Trustee Dr. Angela Taylor, Council Member Doug Gardipe, student Natalia Chacon and Council Member Ruth Sampson Guerrero. The three head start students from left to right are: Keyi TwoHearts, Syra Plummer and London Mauwee. Photo by Trisha Calabaza