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Ha’óqoy / December Volume 2 / Issue 19 Lee Bourgeau Receives 2020 Lifetime Achievment Award In memory of Michael J. Penney

As the wind roared and a chilling breeze swept through, a small group gathered. While not Lee Bourgeau holding her award outside of her home in Lapwai a cheerful occasion, but a heart- felt tribute to a man whose life Born on November 11, ing. She gave birth to five a story about her younger long work positively impacted the 1944, recently celebrated her children from two marriag- sister always getting picked Nez Perce Tribe in several ways. One of those impacts was 76th birthday, Lee was born es. She has 11 grandchildren last while her bestie and her the adoption of the current Nez Cecelia Edith Rosario to her and eight great grandchildren. were always picked first and Perce Flag. While the honor is birth parents, Pete Rosario Lee graduated from were never on the same team. ours to continue to waive this flag (Tsimshian) and Edith Wil- Coulee Dam Washington in While attending Lapwai High daily, it is largely thanks to this liams- Rosario (Nez Perce). l963. While attending Coulee School her junior year she was man, his work and dedication. She was born in Seattle, Dam High School she was rec- homecoming queen runner up. In his honor, outside the Washington. Her three old- ognized for her singing in choir During her summers Nez Perce Tribal Executive Com- er siblings, were adopted by and sang solo at a variety of oc- while growing up, she spent mittee chambers, the existing her mother’s second husband. casions. She also participated time with her grandmother flag was retired and replaced She is the eldest and in school sports. She played Elizabeth Towatoy Samuels with a new one, and left at half- Nannat (Older Sister) of 11 “Girls football”, basketball and at Arrow Junction and great mast. The flag will remain there siblings with seven surviv- softball. She always shares grandmother “granny” Carrie until his journey is complete. Eneas in Lapwai. They were A few thoughtful words her role models and her first ex- and stories were shared. His drum group Waahp-qaqun provided perience in gathering the tradi- the flag song and an honor song. tional foods. She remembers “We’ve always liked to her granny as being a “strong make time, no matter how long quiet woman” but when she it takes or what it takes, to honor spoke everyone would listen. those that have given their lives Continue Reading to their people. This man was one Lee Bourgeau on Page 4 of them,” attested Wilfred Scott. 2 CULTURAL

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sages and encouraging words sey Mitchell. Lightning Creek from each NPTEC member. sang a total of five songs. In these times where The dancers, siblings, Alex- families generally get together, ander and Jaspen Ellenwood, now are unable to do so be- each danced their own songs cause of limited numbers al- individually then three songs lowed in a gathering, it is the together. They danced for communication that’s import- those who cannot at this time. ant. Reach out to all of your Everyone watching via Face- friends and family members book Live was lifted up by the to encourage that type of ac- beautiful dancing and pow- tivity through these difficult erful drumming and singing. times,” said NPTEC Chairman “As we go into these hol- Shannon Wheeler. “Reach iday seasons it is really import- out to one another, with love ant to take time for ourselves and gratitude for one another as well. Pray for the health and through this difficult year, of wellbeing of ourselves,” said people suffering at this time, NPTEC member Quintin Ellen- and you are not alone. Make wood. “I pray for the health sure we love one another and wellbeing and prosperity and continue to be Nimiipuu. of our Nez Perce people. I pray An online celebration nications Manager, to provide That is who we are and that that we stick together now was held by the Nez Perce positivity and a heartwarming is who we will continue to be.” and going into the future. And Tribal Executive Committee experience for the Nez Perce The drummers in at- I want to pray for our commu- (NPTEC) for the holiday sea- people and community. The tendance were Bert William- nity members, the non-Nez son that is upon us. The event event started with prayer from son, Tom Williamson, Theo Perce, non-Indian; we are all a was originated by Kayeloni Arthur Broncheau, NPTEC Williamson, Nigele William- team, we’re here. If we come Scott, Nez Perce Tribe Commu- Chaplin and followed by mes- son, and NPTEC Secretary Ca- together, we are resilient.” BUY ONE GET ONE FOR A PENNY* Samsung Galaxy S10e

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Ha’óqoy | December 4 COMMUNITY DC in the development of the practiced the traditional ways National Indian Aging Policy. of gathering foods to feed the Community Involve- people. It is the responsibili- ment: Presenter/Facilitator ty for these women to prepare at various National and State and serve these foods for the Indian Youth Leadership Con- various feasts, celebrations, ferences (i.e. National Indian honorings and in the time of Board (youth), Northwest Port- need for those who will be land Area Alcohol & Substance having their last meal. As a Abuse (youth), Northwest gatherer, she has taught her Portland Area Youth Lead- children, grandchildren and ership Conference, National great-grandchildren on where, Area on Aging Conference; when, what to gather and how and Older American’s Act Title to prepare the fish, meats, VI Conference); various years roots and berries to feed the Lee Bourgeau’s reaction when presented the lifetime award Title IV Parent Committee people. She is vastly noted for Member for Spokane School making fried bread. She re- Lee Bourgeau Continued One position, for the Confed- District & Grand Coulee Dam located to the Lapwai area in From Front Page erated Tribes of the Colville School District. She is an avid 1990. As an Elder, she is con- Reservation from 10/88 -9/90 “Wildcats” fan attending sports stantly and continually called Her fondest memories as the Colville Tribe’s Health events when able. She is the upon to teach the “Way of Life”, with her grandmas are of be- Administrator and the other Elder who gets recognized to share teachings to those ing dropped off at Mussel Shell as the Nez Perce Tribe’s Hu- by our youth for her support. who ask and are prepared to to dig camas and camp. Lee man Resources Manager from A majority of her life live the traditional way of life. wasn’t a pow-wow dancer like 9/90 – 8/16. She recently she resided on the Colville Her greatest accom- her children and grandchil- retired after 26 years of ser- Indian Reservation. She was plishments as a single parent dren. She shared “Women vice to the Nez Perce Tribe. brought into the elite circle of were her ability to keep her only participated like those Accomplishments: Au- traditional gatherers for the own children, grandchildren who attend Round Dances.” thored the IHS 638 Youth Re- Nespelem Longhouse by Ida and great grandchildren resil- Lee participates and hab and Aftercare Contract Desautel, who was a direct de- ient. They have exceeded with- had the role of Head cook (Healing Lodge. Spokane, scendant of the Chief Joseph in both the dominant culture at the Stites Long House in Wash), NPT Head Start Con- Band of the Colville Reserva- while embracing their teaching Kooskia, Idaho. She annually tract Funding, Named Tribal tion. In this highly regarded of “Way of Life” she has taught attended their Winter Danc- Health Administrator of the position as a gatherer, she and brought forward for all. es and oversaw the prepa- Year (1994), authored testi- e erce ribe ecyclin roram ewsletter—ec. ration of food. She is a de- mony submitted on behalf of scendant of the Chief Joseph the seven tribes for the 1987 ’apaqa’ánno’ ’ee kaa ’epeqíicxnu’ wéetesne Band from both her maternal Senate Select Committee on - Respect and take care of the earth. grandfather Albert “Tex” Wil- Indian Affairs Oversight Hear- liams and grandmother Eliz- ing on PL99-570 The Indian e erce ribe Water esources iision olid Waste and ecyclin roram apwai ontacts on an Woerkom . or inda emet . lindanneperce.or abeth Towatoy Samuels. Her Alcohol and Drug Abuse Pre- great grandfather Philip Wil- vention and Treatment Act, ttention ecyclers — callenin canes “Talkin’ Trash” comin to our recyclin proram liams “Lapealute” participated provided extensive motivation in the War of 1877. Her great and leadership for change ffice papermaainescatalos. We no longer have “We are continually faced markets for these & they must be thrown out. We will be wit reat opportunities grandfather “Aleesakown” was regarding substance abuse removing paper recycling stands from offices Dec 10th. wic are brilliantly disuised as unsolable the first Nez Perce killed at Big through education-existing re- problems.” Hole Battled Field in Montana. sources and community activi- ― araret ead While attending college, ties with IHS and BIA policies, s tis year ends we are no loner Lee Bourgeau resided in Spo- wrote and submitted the Title We can still take newspaper and sredded wite paper able to recycle some materials kane Washington. She attend- VI Older American Act propos- in clear bas. due to markets droppin off. We ope tis is temporary and will ed Kinman Business School al which ranked highest of the keep you informed as we continue then continued her education 117 submitted, authored 10 to work on findin new markets and opportunities for recyclin. endeavors at Washington State position papers Washington lease remember you University, completing her de- State Indian Conference on ipboard cereal boxes tissue boxes soda can boxes can now recycle plastic gree in the Education Field at Aging testimony which were etc. We no longer have markets for these & they also bas and must be thrown out. plastic film. Gonzaga University. Education later used by National Indi- and teaching are roles and re- an Health Board, Northwest apwai ecyclin sponsibilities she holds dear Portland Area Indian Health cedule

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and community involvement. tion on Aging in Washington méeli kísmes kaa ’éey’snin’ kímti ‘inmíiwit – erry ristmas and appy ew ear Ha’óqoy | December COMMUNITY 5 Tai Simpson Named One of 19 Leaders to Participate in Fifth and Final Cycle of Move to End Violence, A Program of the NoVo Foundation November 17, 2020, chy. At the same time, power- advocacy, healing justice, cul- global Indigenous languages. Boise, Idaho —Today, the NoVo ful Black, Indigenous, and Peo- tural work and direct service. Jennifer and Peter Buf- Foundation named Tai Simp- ple of Color leaders continue In this final cycle, Move fett, co-presidents of the NoVo son, a Social Change Associate to pave a path toward a world to End Violence is amplifying Foundation, celebrated the of the Idaho Coalition Against free from violence and rooted our commitment to language announcement of this cohort Sexual & Domestic Violence, in community safety, wellness, justice as an integral pathway saying, “This inspiring group of one of 19 extraordinary lead- equity, and wholeness. This to ending violence. Language movement leaders will be giv- ers to its 5th and final cohort new cohort of Movement Mak- Justice disrupts colonization, en space to work and dream, of Move to End Violence. MEV ers reflects the vibrant commu- challenges patterns of Western time to connect more deeply is a 10-year capacity building nity-centered leadership that dominance, and unpacks the with each other, and resources program designed to accom- anchors today’s local, national ways language injustice silenc- to tap into their collective wis- pany and strengthen U.S.- and transnational movements. es, erases, and dehumanizes dom—strengthening the deep- based movements to end vi- MEV is excited to con- us. Language Justice centers est roots of the movements our olence against trans and cis vene a multi-racial, multi-lin- healing, culture, collaboration world needs to create a future girls and women and gender gual, and gender-expansive and creates space for multiple free from violence. With room non-conforming people. The cohort that centers voices his- worldviews and wisdoms. Our to build relationships, grow heart of the program centers torically relegated to the mar- movements are strengthened and deepen their shared work, on deep dialogue, relation- gins, and often most targeted, when we build power across transformation is possible, just ship-building, peer learning to collaborate on approaches cultures and diasporas. Toward when our world needs it most.” and organizational wellness. to ending violence against this end, we will co-create a As the final cohort, we Over the course of two years, girls, women, gender non-con- multilingual experience with welcome these Movement Mak- the cohort members will par- forming and intersex people. our partners and Movement ers into the history and practic- ticipate in convenings, work- They work across the intersec- Makers. The incoming cohort es established by the previous shops, coaching and inter- tions of domestic and sexual speaks multiple languages, four cohorts while inviting them national movement building. violence, transphobia and ho- including Achumawi, Nimil- to cultivate their own journey. In the United States mophobia, state violence, re- puutimpt, Garifuna, multiple and globally, we are experienc- productive injustice, and more. forms of Spanish, Ebonics/ More information on the ing the acceleration of settler Based in 12 different states, Black English, Haitian Creole, Move to End Violence pro- colonialism, white supremacy, they utilize a variety of ap- Brazilian Portuguese, Hmong, gram is available at www. authoritarianism, and patriar- proaches, including organizing, Khmer, Urdu, Katchi and other movetoendviolence.org.

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Ha’óqoy | December 6 NPTEC 2020 Virtual Fall General Council Due to COVID-19, the ing office on Boards/Commis- donated to the local food bank. Training on Health and Safe- Nez Perce Tribe has postponed, sions, act on NPTEC’s behalf. Fiscal year 2020, the ty Standard Operating pro- delayed and cancelled a num- All persons currently holding Nez Perce Tribe Vocational Re- cedures and Return-to-work ber of events, with General elected positions on Gener- habilitation Services program protocols were provided to Council being no exception. al Council-Tribal Constitution, (NPTVRS) will serve 40 appli- all staff. Marcia Villegas re- As one of the largest gather- Article V, Section 3 states that cants with 20 participants be- tired in August after 22 years ings for the Nez Perce people, “the officer of the Tribal Gener- coming successfully employed. as a Teacher in the program. the 2020 Fall General Council al Council, elected under Sec- As of July 2020, the NPTVRS Fiscal year 2021, tribal- meetings were previously de- tion 2 of this Article, shall hold program submitted their six- ly-funded budgets were com- layed twice since September. office for one year and until month report and the program pleted and adopted by NPTEC The Nez Perce Tribe their successors have quali- will not be cut in funding due on September 22, 2020. The Constitution calls for a Sep- fied.” The underlying language to meeting the successful em- Nez Perce Tribe Finance De- tember meeting each and ev- provides way to extend the ployment and grant goals. The partment returned to full on- ery year. The General Council terms of office holders until NPTVRS program is currently site staffing levels on June Officers convened a meeting September 21, 2021; the 2021 advertising for an Office Spe- 1, 2020, in compliance with in September, which was im- Fall General Council meeting. cialist II and NPTVRS Specialist. NPTEC’s Return to Work Order. mediately adjourned by Julia The Nez Perce Tribe After COVID-19 clo- As of June 18, 2020, the Davis-Wheeler, General Coun- Transportation Program re- sures, Mamáy’asnim Hitée- tribe had received three install- cil Chairman. “This pandemic ceived notice on September menwees Early Head Start ments under the CARES Act that is very real and to more than 15, 2020, that the tribe would (EHS) students returned on total $16.6 million. This is an 200,000 people, including receive a $19.1 Million BUILD July 13, 2020, and head start addition to the additional fund- members of the Nez Perce award to construct Aht’Wy in- students returned on Septem- ing for the BIA, IHS and other Tribe, has resulted in death,” terchange. Aht’Wy Circulation ber 8, 2020. Planning in-cen- grants NMPH or the Nez Perce said Chairman Davis-Wheel- Road is currently on the envi- ter activities for 100 head start Tribe received under CARES. er. “It is a very sobering re- ronmental phase and follow- students and 56 EHS students. Much time was spent on ality that we cannot ignore. ing that, engineering work can CCDF services were expand- staff direction and staff sched- It would be irresponsible to proceed in the final design. ed due to the pandemic and Continue Reading sponsor a mass gathering The spelling of the a re-opening plan evolved. General Council on Page 7 under current conditions.” names of the Community Cen- The General Coun- ters has been changed to re- cil is an important opportu- flect the standardized spelling nity for the Nez Perce Tribe used by the Nimiipuu Lan- to come together and share guage Program. New direction- ideas, express concern and al signs are being posted in the develop solutions togeth- Kamiah and Lapwai buildings er with a common purpose. as well. The Community Cen- The Tribe was strongly ters began taking reservations advised to cancel the Fall Gen- from tribal departments in 2019 DODGE DURANGO GT $ 2019 HYUNDAI TUCSON SE $ eral Council as it was deemed September. Reopening of the STK#20UD399 32,995 STK#20UD392 22,995 unsafe for tribal elders and centers to the general public tribal members. The Emer- will depend upon the current gency Operations Committee, active cases and follow all trib- Dr. Kim Cunningham-Hartwig, al and CDC guidelines for safe- the Election Judges, the Rob- ty and sanitization protocols. erts Rules expert from the Uni- Food and gift vouch- 2016 RAM 1500 $ 2016 FORD F150 $ versity of Idaho and the Nez ers are being dispersed. The STK#20D340A 36,995 STK#20UD370 34,995 Perce Tribe Executive Commit- Wisteqn’eemit Fund received tee Tribal Officials congregated a grant from the NDN Collec- and discussed ways to have tive Foundation to aid stressed General Council but also keep fragile citizens during the tribal members protected. COVID-19 pandemic. Wiste- 2015 JEEP WRANGLER The tribe presented the first qn’eemit partnered with the 2018 RAM 3500 LARAMIE $ UNLIMITED SAHARA $ STK#20D308A 60,995 STK#20UD359 32,995 ever virtual General Council. Social Services Department to The virtual General disperse $50 gift certificates to 2019 NISSAN 2017 CHEVY ARMADA EQUINOX LT Council session took place on 160 elders starting with the el- $ $ 29,495 17,495 STK#20UD390 November 19 and 20, 2020. dest in the tribe to order food STK#20UD372 Throughout the two days, from four local eateries in the Some restrictions apply. See dealer for details. Plus tax, title and $150 doc fee. tribal members were able community owned by Indige- to view online. The virtual nous families and worked with session was not conductive eight churches to hand out to holding an election with 100 $150 food vouchers in the nominations from the floor. community to people in need. Board members hold- The remaining funds will be Ha’óqoy | December NPTEC 7 General Council Continued tal of 12,102 adult broodstock Emergency Operations Cen- The Uuyitkimti and From Page 6 are needed to meet produc- ter, on-going Food & PPE Child Welfare Programs were uling related to COVID-19. tion goals for hatcheries in the distribution to the communi- awarded grants from the De- An agreement was reached Snake Basin. This year, only ty, establishment of COVID partment of Justice for vic- for water releases from Wal- 30,129 spring/summer chinook calls since October 1, 2020. tim services, those finalized lowa Lake Dam to benefit fish. (hatchery and natural) were Sex Offender Registry budgets and scopes of work Efforts were made to raise counted over Lower Gran- has been implemented re- are pending approval from awareness of and address the ite Dam. Hatcheries that ex- quiring all sex offenders (trib- the respective offices and the backlog of maintenance needs pect to meet production goals al and non-tribal) to register Nez Perce Tribe. The Uuyit- for Snake Basin fish hatcheries. are Clearwater Basin, North- and report to Tribal PD. Sex kimti program held a Domes- A total of 73 cases were east Oregon and Rapid River. offenders are being incar- tic Violence Awareness and generated over a six month The Nez Perce Tribe cerated for non-compliance. Prevention Month in October. time frame: 25 fishing cases, currently employs 598 total Criminal Investigation The Food and Nutrition 14 citizen assist cases, 13 out- personnel. This number fluc- Division (CID) are deputized by Program has been the hub for side agency assists, 8 trespass tuates according to the field the FBI which grants authority the Farms to Families Program cases, 2 woodcutting cases, seasons of the Natural Re- to investigate both on and off where they have served over 2 wastage cases, 1 weap- sources based on programs. the reservation. Hells Canyon 3,000 boxes of prepackaged ons violation, 1 hunting case, Currently 547 Nez Perce Tribe Federal Narcotic Task Force fresh foods. They continue to 1 vandalism case, 1 alcohol Employees are enrolled in consists of law enforcement serve their regular program violation, 1 ARPA/NAGPRA the Health Benefits Program officers from the FBI, -Lewis participants and have assist- case, 1 animal assist, 1 ani- that is offered by the Tribe. ton Police Department, Idaho ed the entire time of the pan- mal complaint, 1 littering case, The Human Resources State Police, Nez Perce Coun- demic and food distribution. and 1 possible cougar siting. Department is currently over- ty Sherriff’s Office, Grangeville The Department of During the spring chi- seeing and assisting employees Police Department, and other Technology received two nook salmon fishing season, with the renewal/enrollment in who work together to reduce grants. The Idaho State Broad- officers covered and were de- health benefits for the coming the amount of illegal drugs that band grant for $2 million to tailed to all area openings and 2020-21 Fiscal Year. There are are trafficked into this area. deploy fiber to the homes in closures in Idaho, Washington, currently a total of 508 ac- The I-Vision Program the Lapwai area, and a First and Oregon. The 2020 spring tive employees participating/ concluded their five year proj- Nations grant for $17,000 to chinook salmon return was not contributing to the Nez Perce ect. The $2.96 million program aid in equipment purchase good and provided very few Tribe 401K Retirement Plan. ran from 2015-2020. The proj- for 2.5 GHz deployment. fish for harvest. All hatchery The Law and Order ect was successful and com- Twenty-one miles of facilities remain closed to the Executive Office has estab- pliant per grant agency. It is fiber from Spaulding to Port public but all hatchery staff lished a Law and Order Fa- with great sadness this pro- of Whitman in Clarkston was remain working to grow fish. cility in Kamiah that will pro- gram was not re-funded or completed, as well as con- The low returns of vide local department services awarded a new project from struction on a 280-foot tower spring chinook presented a for Kamiah Tribal members the federal offices. The Social that AT&T has leased space huge challenge with respect starting in October 2020. Services Department plans to on to deploy service. KIYE to collecting enough fish to Nez Perce Tribal Po- continue searching for grants also received a grant from make broodstock needs for lice Department continues to continue the types of ser- Corporation for Public Broad- most hatchery programs. A to- to facilitate the COVID-19 vices that I-Vision provided. cast for just under $154,000.

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Ha’óqoy | December 8 ENTERPRISES Tribal Enterprises Dealing with ‘Challenging’ Economic Climate COVID-19 pandemic has affected Nez Perce Tribe’s businesses, but plans for the future are afoot

By: Michael Wells, eral months that are going Lewiston Tribune to be difficult, that are going With acknowledgment to be challenging,” Mankill- that gaming is essential for er said, noting the pandem- the Nez Perce Tribe, the tribe’s ic is not going away soon. enterprises executive spoke of Addressing concerns the difficulties of the pandem- expressed during the first ic and coming months while day of the General Council, looking forward to the future Mankiller noted that the tribal of growth for tribal enterprises. enterprises have 301 employ- Nez Perce Tribal Enter- ees, 134 are Nimiipuu, 53 are prises Executive Officer Kermit from other Native American Mankiller updated the tribe on tribes, 16 are descendants and plans for its businesses through 98 are non-Native American. the remainder of the pandemic, He also pointed out that most the casinos’ closure last spring, of the executive management the cyber attack at the casinos team are tribal members and in October, plans for Riverside each member of the executive Sport Shop, employee makeup management team has a trib- and a business park planned al member who is working as for Spalding in a lengthy pre- an understudy for the position. sentation during the tribe’s NPTE employs 193 peo- fall General Council informa- ple at its Clearwater River Casi- tion session Friday morning. Kermit Mankiller (Photo from Lewiston Tribune) no near Lewiston; 45 people at Mankiller said tribal en- its It’se Ye-Ye Casino in Kami- terprises took out a paycheck given by the end of the year. growth of the tribal enterpris- ah; 34 at its Red Wolf Golf Club protection loan from the fed- He cited the essen- es was at 38 percent since in Clarkston; seven at its Cam- eral government that makes tial function of gaming as the Mankiller was hired as the as Express near Winchester; its financials look worse than reason the casinos remain executive officer in 2017. The and one full-time and one part- they are, as the fiscal year open even now as COVID-19 goal of the gaming operation time employee at Zim’s Hot ended in September and he cases spike in the region. is to make $10 million a year. Continue Reading Enterprises expects the loan to be for- Before the pandemic, “We’ve still got sev- on Page 9 ATTN: NEZ PERCE TRIBAL MEMBERS HOME FOR SALE BY LIVE AUCTION

23818 Spalding Mill Rd. Lapwai, ID Located on Tribal Land #16-026 The Nez Perce Tribal Housing Authority will be conducting a LIVE AUCTION for the home and structures located on the property and the purchase is subject to a land lease with the Nez Perce Tribe. LIVE AUCTION: December 30, 2020 at 1:00 p.m.

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printcraftprinting.net Ha’óqoy | December ENTERPRISES 9 Enterprises Continued is planned to be a third casi- ing forward that we are more laptops for minors; $405,000, From Page 8 no site. Progress on the site prepared,” Mankiller said. or 2.4 percent, on elder assis- Springs near New Meadows. has been slowed by the pan- Nez Perce Tribal Execu- tance; and has a little more NPTE is focused on the demic, but demolition and tive Committee Treasurer Ca- than $2.6 million, or 15.9 core operations and capabil- construction could begin next sey Mitchell fielded a question percent, held in reserve. The ities and is working on cre- month or in January. The site about when or if the tribe was funding must be spent by the ating opportunities for tribal will also be an opportunity for going to build a grocery store end of the year or be returned members to move upward or the tribe to promote its trib- in Lapwai. Mitchell stressed to the federal government. laterally in their jobs. The goal al fishing licenses, he said. nothing was concrete about a The tribe had secured is to eventually have a $15 A business park at tribal grocery store that would grant funding for a detective minimum wage, and NPTE is Spalding is in the works and feature lower prices and elk, and an investigator for do- focused on jobs that require two potential tenants have deer, buffalo meat and oth- mestic violence for the next STEM, CTEC and manage- committed to locating at the er traditional tribal foods, five years and a child wel- ment jobs for tribal members. park. NPTE has received a but there were efforts to find fare investigator for the next Mankiller sympathized $500,000 Indian Community a place for a grocery store. three years, Nez Perce Law with new college graduates Development Block Grant and Nez Perce Tribe inter- and Justice Executive Direc- who are having a hard time is pursuing $4 million in eco- im Executive Director Jesse tor Jesse Filkins Jr. said. The finding a job in their field with nomic development adminis- Leighton reported on the trib- tribe still has to hire people for the tribe. He said he spent tration grants. Mankiller said al government’s departments the positions. Nez Perce Trib- 25 years “out in the world to the business park would have and how the tribe has spent its al Police were in the process find the type of employment a better name than “Business CARES Act money. The tribe of renovating the police de- that matched” his education. Park at Spalding” in the future. spent $4.38 million, or 26.4 partment, and an emergency “We need MBAs and Mankiller did not discuss percent, on department proj- operations center and deten- entrepreneurs,” Mankiller said. much about the cyber attack ects and facilities; $4.2 million, tion cells will be added using He said the goal of the NPTE that shuttered the two casinos or 25.5 percent, on economic CARES funding, Filkins said. sounds dull, but it is that trib- in October, except to say it was assistance to members; $2.68 The Law and Justice al members can get married, a malware attack and that they million, or 16.2 percent, on Building in Kamiah is open have a family and buy a home. were “still trying to mop up PPE, emergency leave and haz- from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mon- Several questions from that.” The casinos are still ard pay; $1.78 million, or 10.7 day through Friday, Filkins Thursday revolved around a not totally recovered from the percent, on Enterprises, Nimii- said. Kamiah Court will begin the tribe’s 2018 purchase of attack, but he expected them puu Health and Nimiipuu Com- in the spring, with criminal Riverside Sport Shop near to be back at 100 percent soon. munity Development Fund; and civil hearings held one Orofino. Mankiller said the site “I’m comfortable go- $478,500, or 2.9 percent, on day a month at the facility.

Ha’óqoy | December 10 HEALTH Tribe Refining Testing, Vaccine Procedures COVID-19 report part of first day of Nez Perce Tribe’s General Council

By: Michael Wells Lewiston Tribune The tribe’s energy initia- Mitchell, the NPTEC for facility enhancements; tive is working with RevoluSUN treasurer, discussed CARES and 16 percent of the money The pandemic and its to install solar panels on build- Act funding, government was still on hand in reserve effects were a common thread ings and training tribal mem- budgets, tribal investments, on Sept. 30, Mitchell said. throughout the reports given bers in all facets of renewable the Minor’s Trust Fund and The tribe used some at the first day of the Nez Perce energy education, including de- the fiscal year 2019 audits. of the money to buy every Tribe’s Fall General Council, sign, engineering and installa- The tribe received $16.6 school-aged child a computer which was streamed online. tion. The goal is to create ener- million in CARES Act funding, or laptop computer for learn- Nimiipuu Health Medi- gy independence for the tribe. which must be spent by the ing from home is schools go cal Director Kim Hartwig spoke There were 50 tribe end of the year or be returned to online learning models. Thursday morning about test- members employed by the to the federal government. The government bud- ing and vaccine planning in a project during the pandem- Tribal members sent in ques- get for fiscal year 2022 will presentation about how the ic. The project is nearing tions asking for a breakdown likely be adversely affected COVID-19 pandemic is being completion, Climate and En- of the funding, where it has by the two-month shutdown managed on the reservation. ergy Subcommittee Chair- been spent and what is left. of the casinos because of the Nimiipuu Health has con- man Casey Mitchell said. Mitchell said it could be done. pandemic this year, Mitchell ducted 2,262 COVID-19 tests Wheeler discussed The funds cannot be said. Many tribal departments and 393 of those have come the tribe’s opposition to Mi- used for a “per capita” pay- spent less money this year back positive. Nimiipuu Health das Gold’s plans for a gold ment to tribal members, and all cut budgets by 5 per- has the capacity to do 50 to mine at the Stibnite site on Mitchell said. The funding has cent because of the pandemic. 60 tests per day, Hartwig said. the East Fork of the South thus far been used support- Tribal investments are There are 76 active Fork of the Salmon River. ing tribal elders and minors at about $167 million. The cases of the deadly disease “It will destroy our fish,” with 31 percent of the funds; tribe has about $202 mil- among tribal members, and he said. “It will ruin our habitat 27 percent went toward PPE lion in cash and investments, Hartwig cautioned the on- and damage our treaty rights purchases, emergency leave Mitchell said. The tribe’s in- line audience that regional for generations to come.” and hazard pay; 26 percent Continue Reading NMPH hospitals are at capacity with Natural Resources Sub- provided to tribal departments on Page 11 the recent uptick in cases. committee Chairman Ferris Nimiipuu Health is work- Paisano III said the tribe’s ef- ing on vaccine planning for the forts opposing the gold mine WE ARE OPEN tribe and will work with Indian were “making a lot of friends FOR ALL YOUR ESSENTIAL VEHICLE NEEDS! Health Service on distribution in Valley County and McCall.” of the vaccine. Health care The tribe is also working providers and first responders on a climate change vulnera- will likely get vaccines through bility assessment and adapta- the state of Idaho. The tribe tion plan. The tribe also has a is working to identify priori- 2.5-gigahertz license now for a 2019 Subaru 2018 Honda ty groups for once the vac- wireless network, Wheeler said. Ascent 2.4T Touring Accord Sport 7 Passenger 1.5T CVT cine is ready, Hartwig said. “The spectrum license $ 37,281 $ Nez Perce Tribal Ex- is a significant step giving us WAS $38,995 22,999 WAS $25,995 Navigation, Blind Spot Sensor ecutive Committee Chairman rights to our airwaves over Speed Limit Recognition, Lane Departure STK# 21S066A STK# 20S727A Shannon Wheeler discussed our reservation,” Wheeler said. 2019 Honda 2019 Subaru Ridgeline RTL-E Crosstrek 2.0i how the tribe is working The tribe is moving for- AWD CVT to hold the federal govern- ward on converting farmland $ $ 39,671 23,461 ment accountable, especial- it owns near Mann Lake into WAS $40,995 WAS $24,995 Navigation, Leather, Moon Roof Security System, Bluetooth, Alloy Wheels ly on the lower Snake Riv- a vineyard. The tribe may sell STK# 20S736A STK# 21S056A er salmon and dams issue. the wine grapes it grows on 2017 Ford 2009 Ford Escape SE “Restoring the low- the site to other wineries, or 4WD Flex 4DR SEL $ $ er Snake River is urgent and the tribe may someday pro- 16,824 6,899 WAS $17,995 WAS $9,995 overdue,” Wheeler said. “The duce its own wines, he said. Auto Temp Control, Rear Camera AWD, 3rd Row Seating, Leather lower Snake River is a life force The tribe is also mov- STK# 20US142 STK# 20S740B 2015 Honda and needs to be restored now.” ing forward with its hemp or- 2017 Acura Fit CVT EX He mentioned the re- dinance, which will be sent TLX FWD V6 Hatchback $ $ cent efforts to establish so- to the USDA soon. The USDA 21,991 13,314 WAS $23,995 WAS $13,995 lar power on tribal build- would return the ordinance Moon Roof, Auto Temp Control Nav, Heated Seats, Leather STK# 20US129 STK# 20US123B to the tribe within 60 days ings as one way the tribe is Over 60 certified working to make the lower before it could go into effect. pre-owned vehicles to choose from! Snake River dams obsolete. The tribe’s water code that NO SECURITY DEPOSIT REQUIRED. PLUS TAX, TITLE AND $150 DOC FEE. ON APPROVED CREDIT. SEE DEALERSHIP FOR DETAILS. “For every mega- it developed is now await- watt we produce, we are ing approval from the U.S. that much closer,” he said. Department of the Interior. Ha’óqoy | December HEALTH 11 NMPH Continued local and state government ing spawned-out female steel- tribe members were return- From Page 10 and would allow tribal mem- head and keeping them for a ing with college degrees, vestments had made about bers to once again live and year before releasing them but were being passed over $8 million as of Sept. 30. move with the changes of the into the river to return to the for jobs with the tribe. Oth- The tribe’s Minor’s seasons, noting the proper- ocean. The program is help- er questions expressed con- Trust Fund was moved from ty would be a good place to ing wild steelhead production. cern that tribal preferences in Umpqua Wealth Management, spend June through August. Tribal members sent in hiring practices did not give which dissolved its investment The tribe purchased 80 questions throughout the day tribal members enough cred- arm, to Breakwater Invest- acres near its Clear Creek Hatch- by email, text and by phone. it. One question mentioned ment Group LLC in Seattle. ery in August, Ellenwood said. Many questions came in about that only 14 of 45 recent Land Enterprise Sub- Paisano discussed the homeless tribal members and hires went to tribal members. committee Chairman Quincy difficulty of working with the what the Executive Commit- Wheeler said more Ellenwood discussed proper- Trump administration on nat- tee was going to do about it. needs to be done to create ties the tribe has acquired or is ural resources issues and he Wheeler said sites for a fair process and acknowl- in the process of acquiring. The hoped the incoming Biden ad- dormitory-style housing had edged that language that Hays Ranch property purchase ministration would be better to been identified in Lapwai, calls for managerial discre- near Wallowa Lake in Oregon work with. The tribe has had Kamiah and Orofino. Wheel- tion could be tipping the hir- could close as early as Dec. 1. problems working with the er also wondered if some ing process out of balance The property has sig- Trump administration because tribal homeless would pre- by providing more opportu- nificant historical and cultural local federal agencies are not fer a traditional village set- nities for nontribal members. value to the tribe and Wheel- allowed to make decisions and ting where they could live as The General Coun- er noted that the property the decisions are being made the Nez Perce did long ago. cil was held online Thurs- would be used as a Nez Perce in Washington, Paisano said. Other questions dealt day and will continue today. headquarters in Oregon. The Paisano mentioned the with hiring practices by the Wells may be con- property would help the tribe tribe’s Steelhead Kelt project tribe. Some questions ex- tacted at mwells@lmtribune. have better relationships with that spent $444,459 on captur- pressed concern that young com or (208) 848-2275. Hípt titóoqa'ayn - Food for the People By: Danielle Scott, UI Extension Educator The Lapwai Commu- sion – Nez Perce Reservation unopened. Items with pop top easy to prepare foods as well. nity Garden has its very own Extension Educator, Danielle lids, jars, boxed or peel back If you would like certain items Little Free Food Pantry we Scott. A generous donation lids are preferred since some in the pantry, please feel free have named – hipt titoo- provided by the Nez Perce people may not have access to to leave us a note and we will qa'ayn – Food for the People. Tribe Wisteqn’eemit Nonprofit can openers. We have some let potential donors know of This free food pantry seated Organization will help sustain can openers available to add to the need. If you would like to right next to the Little Free the food and toiletries in ad- the pantry when foods are add- donate, but need to have the Garden Library and the gaze- dition to the donations by in- ed that need a can opener and items picked up, please let us bo in the Lapwai Community dividuals from the community. we will accept donations of can know and we will make efforts Garden is meant to help any- We are accepting shelf openers for the pantry as well. to arrange a pick-up. If you one in need of food or toilet- stable foods and personal hy- We ask that you take would like a list of suggested ries meet their needs anony- giene products. We ask that all what you need and donate items, want to do a food rais- mously on an as needed basis. donations be put into the yel- when you can. This is all by er or fund raiser for the pan- This pantry came to the low donation box. Volunteers donation and we hope to help try, please contact the Pan- garden by way of a donation will check the donation box as many people as we can with try Steward, Danielle Scott at from Lewis Clark Valley Little twice weekly to restock and this effort. It is part of our mis- 208-791-4087 or via email at Free Pantry Project organizer, organize the pantry as needed. sion to provide healthy foods [email protected]. Togeth- Kathy Hay in collaboration with Foods should be commercially whenever possible, but we also er we will provide hipt titoo- the University of Idaho Exten- preserved, non-expired and want to offer kid friendly and qa'ayn – Food for the People.

Ha’óqoy | December 12 NATIONAL New Tribal Division Speaks to Needs of Tribal Nations

funds. The Securing Urgent an policies that were enacted Resources Vital to Indian Vic- to displace indigenous people. tim Empowerment “SURVIVE “Native Americans con- Act” would authorize 5% set- tinue to be poverty stricken and aside funding. This bill would are in dire need of the service amend VOCA and authorize that we so desperately want more permanent funding for to provide,” said Jump. “Con- tribal victim service programs.” sidering Native women are 2.5 Tribal SetAside and times more likely to be raped StrongHearts: August 2019, or be a victim of sexual assault StrongHearts Native Help- than any other ethnic group, line (StrongHearts) was StrongHearts Native Helpline the recipient of two grants serves as a potential lifeline from the Office of Victims of for survivors of these crimes.” Crime to enhance services OVC Background: The over the next three years. OVC was established in 1988 “These two grants were through an amendment of the funded through the tribal set Victims of Crime Act of 1984 strongheartshelpline.org Policy Analyst for the National aside,” said StrongHearts Di- (VOCA). The OVC is charged Tribal Nations have long Indigenous Women’s Resource rector Lori Jump. “ Over the by Congress with administer- advocated for amending the Center (NIWRC). The benefits three year period, we will have ing the Crime Victims Fund. Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) of having a Tribal Division in- received nearly $3 million to Through OVC, this fund sup- to allow Tribes to access VOCA clude having a high level dep- enhance and grow our opera- ports a broad array of pro- funding on a direct govern- uty director with a working tions. To date, we have been grams and services that fo- ment to government basis. knowledge of Tribes and an able to increase the number cus on helping victims in the In recent years, the Office of office staffed by people with of victim-survivors that we immediate aftermath of crime Victims of Crime (OVC) held experience working in Indian help by introducing online chat and continuing to support listening sessions with trib- Country or at the very least advocacy and adding a sexu- them as they rebuild their lives. al leaders, representatives, having a good understanding al violence component to the StrongHearts Native and advocates to discuss vic- of the barriers faced in tribal advocate’s repertoire. Future Helpline is a culturally-appro- tim needs for crime victims' communities. plans include offering round- priate and anonymous help- services in Indian Country. What are Tribal Set- the-clock advocacy (24/7) and line for Native Americans These consultation and listen- Aside Funds? For the third time adding a text by phone option.” impacted by domestic, dat- ing sessions resulted in several since 2018, Congress autho- Improved Access Still ing and sexual violence. Visit recommendations being acted rized set-aside funding from Needs Work: “These resourc- StrongHearts Native Helpline upon that were announced on the Crime Victims Fund for a es should be a permanent set- online for one-on-one chat August 6, 2020. They include: tribal victim services program aside for tribal programs that advocacy or call 1-844-7NA- to provide support to tribal are administered by the Tribe’s TIVE (1-844-762-8483) open ● A Tribal Division was creat- communities and improve ser- they serve,” added Jump. She daily 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. CT. ed to streamline the distribu- vices for victims of crime, con- explained that without funding StrongHearts advocates offer tion and management of tribal sistent with the requirements for victims of crime, the need peer support and advocacy, grant awards and ensure the of the Victims of Crime Act for justice and healing could not personal safety planning, cri- OVC is adequately staffed to (VOCA). The OVC is charged be provided to tribal members sis intervention and referrals meet the needs of American by Congress with administer- who have long suffered the to Native-centered domes- Indian and Alaska Native com- ing the Crime Victims Fund. consequences of the anti-Indi- tic violence service providers. munities. Although Congress ● The Victims of Crime Tribal recognized the need in tribal Financial Management Center communities and developed (OVC TFMC) was also launched a 5% set aside through the to provide training, technical appropriations process, the assistance and resources to set-aside funding is not con- support Native American and sidered permanent funding Alaskan Natives; which not only presents future ● A formula was developed to programming issues, it hinders address allocation of tribal set- future designs on programs. aside funds. “Basically, there is nothing specific in the current “Tribal Leaders have Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) strongly advocated for the es- as it pertains to funding for tablishment of a tribal division, Tribes,” explained Carr. “How- similar to that of the Office ever, there is legislation being on Violence Against Women proposed to address the per- (OVW),” said Liz Carr, Senior manency of the tribal aside Ha’óqoy | December OBITUARY 13 Death Notices, Obituaries to Follow Jamie Lynn Jackson, 44, Toppenish, WA Entered into rest November 1, 2020. She made her journey home Thursday, November 5, 2020 from Toppenish, Washing- ton to her final resting place in Kooskia, Idaho. Bianca G. Sekayouma, 45, Lapwai, ID Bianca G. Sekayouma, 45, of Lapwai, died Monday, Nov. 16, 2020, at her home. Malcom’s Brower-Wann Funeral Home is in charge of crema- tion. Graveside services will be held at a later date because of travel restrictions of immediate family members. Lyle B. Davis Sr., 66, Kamiah, ID Lyle B. Davis Sr., 66, of Kamiah, died Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, at his home. Trenary Funeral Home of Kooskia is in charge of arrangements. Marian Painter, 88, Kamiah, ID Marian Painter, 88, of Lewiston, died Thursday, Nov. 26, 2020, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Lewiston. Mountain View Funeral Home of Lewiston is in charge of arrangements. Jerard T. Davis, 70, Kamiah, ID

Jerard T. Davis, 70, of Kamiah, died Friday, Nov. 27, 2020, at his home. Trenary Funeral Home of Kooskia is in charge of arrangements. Michael J. Penney, 72, Lapwai, ID

Michael J. Penney, 72, of Lapwai, died Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020, at his home. Malcom’s Brower-Wann Funeral Home of Lewiston is in charge of arrangements. Raphael Guillory, Former Lapwai & EWU Athlete, Passes Away tle with cancer. He was 49. Before Eastern, he played for him. The love he had for his Guillory’s death Walla Walla Community College. wife and children as well as the was announced by EWU, Guillory is survived by rest of his family is something where he’d been a psychol- his wife, Gloria, and their five that we should all aspire to.” ogy professor since 2002. children; parents Jeff and Guillory earned his He was the leading scor- Connie Guillory; and siblings bachelor’s degree from East- er for a 1987-88 Lapwai team Ricky Hernandez, Justin Guil- ern in 1994 in sociology with that went undefeated in the lory and Veneice Guillory-Lacy. a minor in communications. midst of Wildcat winning streak Brother Justin Guillory joined He later taught coursework that stretched from 1986 to ’89 him as a teammate at EWU. in advanced educational psy- and drew national attention. “He was a great man,” chology, psychology of hu- As a starting free safety Jay Day, a former EWU team- man relations, developmental at EWU at Cheney, Washing- mate who’s now the school’s theories and applications and ton, he tallied 52 tackles and police chief, said in an EWU grant-writing. At one point Raphael Guillory, who two interceptions for a team news release. “He was my he served EWU as president contributed to Lapwai High’s that won the Big Sky title in teammate and brother and of the Faculty Organization 81-game winning streak in 1992. He later represented I always admired him and and Faculty Senate chairman. boys’ basketball in the 1980s that squad when it was in- how he carried himself. Guillory’s family is plan- and later helped the East- ducted into the Eastern Ath- “He never had a harsh ning a streaming memorial ern Washington football letics Hall of Fame in 2017. word for anyone and was per- service in Spokane on De- team to a league champion- As a senior in 1993, he petually positive no matter the cember 3, 2020 as well as a ship, died Sunday November collected 30 tackles and was circumstances. You can’t help funeral on the Nez Perce In- 29, 2020, after a long bat- named Big Sky all-academic. but to smile when you think of dian Reservation in Lapwai. Ha’óqoy | December 14 ANNOUNCEMENTS Foster Care Place an Ad Attention College Students

Who: Community Place an ad in the Nimiipuu USDA ANNOUNCES SCHOLARS PROGRAMS FOR STUDENTS AT What: “Pop in to Learn About Tribal Tribune. Flyers: Full TRIBAL LAND-GRANT COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES Foster Care” Page $504, Half Page $252, Where: Lapwai City Park Quarter Page $126, Classified The USDA 1994 Tribal Scholars Program was established in 2008 When: August 13 Ads and Job Announcements in partnership between USDA and 1994 institutions, tribally con- 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM. .25 cents a word. Contact NPT trolled colleges and universities with land-grant status. The pro- Contact (208)843-4669 or Communications for more gram provides full tuition, fees, books, and a summer intern- [email protected] info. 208-621-4807 ship to students pursuing degrees in agriculture, food, natural resource sciences, or related academic disciplines. When the student has completed the academic and summer work require- CRITFC Job Announcement ments of the scholarship, USDA may convert the student to a permanent employee without further competition. The applica- Position: Inter-Tribal Monitoring Data Project Coordinator, Full- tion deadline is January 31, 2021 Time, Regular. New! Location: Portland, OR https://www.usda.gov/partnerships/1994-program Job Summary: The Columbia River Inter-Tribal Fish Commis- sion (CRITFC) is seeking a Project Coordinator to lead the In- ter-Tribal Monitoring Data Project (ITMD). The ITMD Project is a Notice of Vacancy Columbia Basin Fish Accords project that supports fisheries and Nez Perce Tribal Executive Committee habitat data management at the Nez Perce Tribe, Confederated NOVEMBER 16, 2020 Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation, Confederated Tribes The Nez Perce Tribal Executive Committee (NPTEC) is seeking and Bands of the Yakama Nation, and Confederated Tribes of the letters of interest from individuals interested in serving the re- Warm Springs Reservation of Oregon. The ITMD Project is fo- mainder of a three-year term on the Nez Perce Tribal Executive cused on three primary goals: Inter-tribal Coordination: Identify Committee. The appointment will be effective upon appoint- and promote opportunities for inter-tribal collaboration in imple- ment until Spring 2021 General Council. menting tribal data management strategies, policies, standards, Please submit your letter of interest to Marie Baheza, practices, software and technology and assist tribal partners to NPTEC Executive Assistant, build capacity to share metrics (or data) with regional partners. by close of business on Thursday, December 3, 2020. Data Management Services: Support data management services Letters received after the close of business on will not be con- at tribal fishery programs and within CRITFC, which includes: sidered. a) partial support for tribal data stewards; b) partial support for developing and supporting central data management systems; and c) partial support for professional development and training. New Year’s Eve Pow Wow Announcement Regional Coordination: Serve as the CRITFC point of contact To all my Neemeepoo Relatives, Dancers, and tribal advocate in regional data management coordination Drummers and Community, processes, forums, meetings, and summarize that information to tribal partners. Due to the ongoing situation with COVID-19, we regret to in- Job Requirements/Qualifications: A BS degree in a natural form you that our New Year's Eve Pow Wow & Celebration will resource or environmental science related field, or the equiva- be cancelled. lent level of knowledge demonstrated by successful on-the-job performance; Due to the various locations of the four tribes, This has been a hard decision for us. It saddens us that we experience scheduling, coordinating and leading virtual month- are coming up on 27 years of encouraging our community to ly meetings, annual workshops, creating special workgroups, and identifying and organizing relevant training events for data stewards and tribal fishery staff; Ability to effectively and diplo- connect with our culture and matically communicate with a diverse set of tribal and non-tribal to refrain from drugs and al- partners, especially consensus building; High proficiency with cohol. Even though we will not Microsoft Office (e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint), remote meet- be gathered together, please ing software (e.g., GoToMeeting, Zoom, Teams); and standard stay strong and healthy. office equipment (e.g., projectors). Demonstrable capacity for project management, ability to develop multi-year plans, create We are currently looking into benchmarks, and document workflow; Knowledge of biological alternative options with a view science and experience with the methods of data collection, to running the event at a later entry and management; Experience working with or managing date. We will be in touch with federal contracts, grant writing and administration, and manag- all of you if we decide to pro- ing budgets; Strong technical writing skills and verbal commu- ceed with the celebration at a nication, including public speaking; Problem solving and critical later date. thinking skills are essential; Ability to telecommute (i.e., work from home). If you have any questions please call me at (208) 790-7873.

Starting salary range: $61,999 – $80,600. Closing date: Jan- Thank you all for your support. uary 15, 2021. Employment application and full job announce- ment located https://www.critfc.org -Pistol Pete Ha’óqoy | December ANNOUNCEMENTS 15 Kooskia Community Library Kamiah Community Library

In an effort to keep providing the community with excellent Since the newly remodeled laundromat (AKA Wash take-home craft opportunities, the library needs your help. We House) on Main Street is reopened, we have restocked the box are asking for clean metal lids to be donated, the kind you find on of free books to enjoy. The Laundromat Library League (www. store-bought spaghetti sauce or pickles, not home canning lids. laundromatlibraryleague.org) is an organization that gets free Please contact Dena at 208-926-4539 if you have any questions. books into the community in over 30 states. If you use the The staff pick for the long dark days of winter isthe Wash House, pick a book to read with your child, or alone, non-fiction book The Hilarious World of Depression by John while you wait for your laundry. Take it with you and pass it Moe. The author has struggled with depression and lost his on to someone else when you’re finished. Right now, we are brother to suicide in 2007. That might sound like too heavy of stocking the box with donated books we have stockpiled (many a book right now, but Moe makes it compelling by slicing in his from Kamiah Elementary teachers – thanks) and we are not own dark humor and snippets of interviews with “successful” currently able to accept book donations due to the pandemic. people from his very popular podcast of the same name. The Our take-home bag for December has a hygge theme. Pro- print book is available from Valnet, but the best way to enjoy nounced "hoo-ga," this Danish concept cannot be translated to this title is the audiobook download that’s available with the one single word but encompasses a feeling of cozy contentment Libby app and your Valnet card. Anyone who has struggled with and well-being through enjoying the simple things in life. The depression, or known someone who has, will relate to this book. activity bag this month will include some cozy winter activities for you to enjoy. We make these bags by request as needed, We will be providing cozy winter craft bags through- so please call 208-935-0428 or email [email protected] if out the month of December. It’s helpful if you can call ahead you’d like one and we will put you on the list. These are avail- so we know how many are needed, but you can also claim able for all ages. Though this month is geared toward the non- one at curbside (while supplies last). Visit 026 S. Main Street kid crowd, there will be coloring sheets and simple crafts, too. in Kooskia during our new winter hours, Tuesday-Friday A generous donation in the amount of $2,500 was recently from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Masks are required to enter the building mailed to our library, in memory of the sender’s sister who died and we appreciate if you can wear one at curbside as well. this year. We are currently working with the donor to make sure the money is spent responsibly and in a worthwhile manner for NPT COVID-19 Testing Results our community. We thank this incredibly valued patron for their continued support. Donations to your local library can qualify for As of November 20, 2020 a tax credit if made before Dec. 31, 2020. See https://librar- ies.idaho.gov/donations for more info or ask your tax preparer. These results are the totals since If you have come in to browse lately, we may have NMPH began testing on May 1, 2020. warned you that things have moved. We are in the process of installing new shelves in the fiction half of the library. The Total Tested: 2363 multi-step approach means books are not quite in their per- manent homes. We do not require appointments to browse Total Positive: 409 in person, but all persons entering the building must wear a Total Negative: 1939 mask and use hand sanitizer. Curbside service is still available for those who wish to get items in that manner. Visit us at 505 https://nptweekly.org/covid-19-updates Main St. and give a knock on the door if we don’t see you!

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