Te-Moak News Serving Battle Mountain, Elko, South Fork, and Wells Bands June 2015 Publication of the Te-Moak Tribal Comprehensive Planning Committee www.temoaktribe.com Vol 1 Issue 1 Te-Moak Comprehensive Plan Honoring Education Identifying Common Goals Shared by Our Bands Photos and Article by Victoria Jackson By Phaline Thacker Conklin, Tribal Administrator and Comp Plan Coordinator The Te-Moak Tribal Council kicked-off Phase II of the comprehensive plan- ning process six months ago by asking staff to form a Comprehensive Planning Committee to work with Battle- Moun L-R: High School Seniors Trevor Little, Joseph Thomas, Tristin Ike, tain, Elko, South Fork and Wells. The Ashley Negley, Shoshona Kibby, Alex Longtree-Bill, Kory Dick and Submitted Cherie Ike Jacob Conklin. goal: to identify long term planning "Honoring Our Elders" gathering in Wells. goals that the four bands have in com- Elko, June 4 - The Elko ing remarks spoken mon. Since then, informational meet- plan events so far: the New Indian Colony gym by Susan Zazueta, fol- ings on the comprehensive planning Year’s Eve Sobriety Pow Wow in was decked out with lowed by a speech by process have been held in each commu- Battle Mountain and the “Hon- colorful balloons, ban- Te-Moak Tribal Chair- nity. At these meetings members of the oring Our Elders” Gathering in ners and flowers, in man, Davis Gonzalez, Planning Committee explained what a Wells. Sam led the Comp Plan preparation for the "Congratulations to “comp” plan is, and more importantly, Committee volunteers in help- Youth Honoring Cer- all of you, and I wish provided opportunities for community ing to produce each event with emony, sponsored by you the success of the members to share their vision for the fu- the host Band. At each event ac- Elko Band Council and world." ture of their community and the Tribe as tivities were designed to gather Te-Moak Housing Au- The opening prayer a whole. as much information as possible thority. was then delivered by Key to the project’s success so far has about shared community val- Eight graduating Jeremiah Jones. The been the work of Te-Moak Traffic Spe- ues and long term goals. Sam high school seniors sat drum group Painted cialist, Aaron Sam, who serves as Lead said he feels that the comp plan facing the podium. Horse, from Owyhee, Volunteer Coordinator. Aaron was a provides an opportunity for the The celebration primary organizer for two large comp See PLANNING pg 3 kicked off with open- See EDUCATION pg 7 British Council Attends Local Active Citizens Meeting Photo and article by Victoria Jackson Elko, June 10 - The British Council, based to pursue making change." in Washington D.C. and New York City, Ike explained that Tim Buchanan, Bar- headquartered in London, England, is rick of North America's Corporate Re- active in 40 countries. They made their sponsibility Director for the region made first Active Citizen partnership, in not arrangements, with the Executive Direc- only the United States, but both North tor of the Friends of the British Council, and South America, with Barrick and the to begin Active Citizens in Nevada. Te-Moak Tribes of Western Shoshone. Malsert Chapman, Society Programs Cherie Ike, Program Officer, Active Cit- Manager for the British Council U.S.A., Active Citizens Members. Back Row L-R: Sam Bron- izens U.S.A, summed up the purpose, described Active Citizens, "It is a leader- cho, Charles Chino, April Negrette. "We are really learning about, positive ship and capacity program, and it helps Front Row L-R: Lorena Torres, Cherie Ike - Pro- social change in the community, and us explore identity and culture, so that gram Officer, Active Citizens U.S.A., Gina Deltito - Pro- we do that through a series of intensive we can give people the skills that they gram Coordinator, Education and Society, British Council trainings, as well as follow up meetings U.S.A., Malsert Chapman - Society Programs Manager, and support for individuals who want See BRITISH COUNCIL pg 2 British Council U.S.A., Angela Perez. You're Invited Wells Band Shops Open Mountain View Plaza Incubator Businesses "Honoring Our Youth" Photos and article by Victoria Te-Moak Comprehensive Jackson Wells, Nevada, June 3 - Wells Band Planning for our Future's hosted the Grand Opening for the Mountain View Plaza on May 21. Barbecue in South Fork The plaza is home to three dif- ferent businesses: the Wells Band June 29, 2015, 6 pm Smoke Shop, Serenity Salon and Scoops, an ice cream/coffee shop. South Fork Band Businesses open at Mountain View Plaza. See pg 7 Administration Building PLAZA Kids Events Reunion Committee Prepares • Horse Shoes for September Event By Victoria Jackson • Kick Ball Elko, May 27 - Coman- is planned to accom- guage and Song." The • Comp Plan Bingo ches, Western Shosho- pany the reception at winner of the contest ne, Eastern Shoshone the museum. The art will receive a $500 cash and other Shoshone displayed at the recep- prize and their art will Tribes are slated to at- tion will be on display be used for all promo- Attend for a tend the Shoshonean through December tional media for the Reunion scheduled for 2015. More informa- 2015 event. The dead- September 9-12, 2015, tion will be available line for submissions is chance to win a in Elko and at the South as the committee solid- Friday, June 26. Fork Reservation. ifies the details. Banuelos explained, Committee heads Immediately, howev- "Thursday, and Friday, Cliff Banuelos and er, the committee has the events are taking Leah Brady are busy created an art contest place here in Elko, and $500 Visa preparing for the four- for Shoshone artists. then Saturday, we're day event. A reception Artists are asked to moving to South Fork. to open the Reunion is create the 2015 Shosho- And that's really where set for September 9 at nean-Numic Language the fandango type of Gift Card the Northeastern Ne- Reunion logo, to be events are, the hand- vada Museum, 1515 judged by the commit- games, horseshoes and Transportation Available Idaho Street, Elko. tee. This year's theme really, all the fun com- Call David Decker at 775-738-9251 A fine arts show, with is "Our Great Basin petitions." 11 different categories Culture Through Lan- See REUNION pg 3 2 June 2015 Te-Moak News Te-Moak Tribal Chairman's Report Te-Moak new ITCN – TERC Director, is willing to do the training we immediately head back to such as in search/seizure, ju- Tribes Elko so we (Gerald) can make risdiction and maybe Domes- our Te-Moak meeting out at tic Violence. This is now in Contact South Fork. my ball park to implement On the 7th, I attended the the training schedule. Barrick Gold Dialogue meet- Again, we need to inform Information ing in Battle Mountain. our people that education That evening after the Bat- monies to attend college for Te-Moak Tribes of tle Mountain Dialogue meet- Fall Semester, Deadlines are Western Shoshone ing, I attended the Elko Band getting close. Contact your 525 Sunset Street Victoria Jackson Photo Staff Community Health Meeting local tribal offices for the ap- Elko NV 89801 This month was not as busy at the Elko Band Adminis- plication. tration Building. This was * Western Shoshone Educa- Phone: (775) 738-9251 as last month with office vis- its and meetings. the follow-up of other Com- tion Trust Fund is now avail- Fax: (775) 738-2345 On the 5th, I attended a munity Health meetings that able for students to apply for Web Address Health meeting in Reno, Ne- we had, but with the Phoenix education funds for the fall www.temoaktribe.com vada. The meeting was held Area Acting Director Rose semester and the deadline is at the Reno/Sparks Indian Weahkee, Ph.D. in June 15th. Battle Mountain Band Health Clinic. The purpose There’s a poster out in the * The Western Shoshone Council of the meeting was to discuss communities for Veterans. Scholarship for studies. You They are going to have this can get more information by 37 Mountain View of a possibility establishing a Specialty Care Facility Health gathering at the Old Daycare contacting Mindy Caskey at Battle Mountain, Center for the State of Ne- Building (ELKO Colony) on GBC, and that Deadline is Nevada 89820 vada. Tribal leaders, Health June 12th, and the time will July 10, 2015. Phone: (775) 635-2004 Directors and Phoenix Area be at 4 pm to 8 pm. This vet- * The Barrick “Gold” Schol- Fax:(775) 635-8016 Acting Director and her staff erans Outreach gathering will arship application for this fall was also there. Discussions provide information on some is June 22, 2015, and it must benefits that veterans don’t be postmarked by this date Elko Band Council was the design, cost, location, and what types of care is a know about. Questions will * The American Indian 1745 Silver Eagle Drive priority. The Nevada leaders be 0n Agent Orange, com- Alaska Native Tourism Asso- Elko, Nevada 89801 are requested to attend the pensations, and information ciation are funding students Phone: (775) 738-8889 Phoenix Area Indian Health on the Camp Legume and in the field in hospitality, Fax: (775) 753-5439 Service Tribal Consultation Camp Pendleton Lawsuits. If tourism, recreation, culinary and Listening Session on you need information, con- art s or related fields. This or- South Fork June 16 – 18th in Scottsdale, tact Maryellen Snell, Business ganization will award three Manager at Southern Band (3) native students. Call the Reservation Council Arizona presenting our Issue (Specialty Care Center) how Health Center. office if you know someone 21 Lee B-13 its important to have this fa- I received a call from Assis- might be interested. Spring Creek, Nevada cility. tant Attorney MR. Shannon In summary this month was 89815 On the 6th, I attended the Brant, that there will be a tour busy with attending meet- Phone: (775) 744-4273 Inter-Tribal Council of Neva- here on July 23rd, and they ings, people visiting the of- Fax: (775) 744-4523 da (ITCN) meeting the next will be at Elko Band at 8 am in fice, and other responsibili- the administration Building. ties. E-mail Address: day after the Health Care Specialty Facility meeting This tour will probably be If you need any information sforkcouncil.adm@ which was held at their con- the Attorney General, Brent on other issues, please do not gmail.com ference room. The purpose of and other staffs from Reno. hesitate to see me. Web address: this meeting is interviewing They’re touring the Nevada southforkbandcouncil. for the ITCN - TERC Director. Tribes. I also asked if he can Respectfully Submitted, org There were five applicants, provide some training to our Davis Gonzales, Te-Moak and Mr. Dan Hourihan is the tribal police Officers, and he Tribal Chairman Wells Band Council BRITISH COUNCIL continued P.O. Box 809 need to do social action, plan- a two-day mini training on ple of someone who took a Wells, Nevada 89835 ning and community devel- leadership skills. lot of the tools that he learned Phone: (775) 752-3045 opment programs in their Plans for future trainings from Active Citizens, and Fax: (775) 752-2179 own communities." available to the public, will be actually implemented them E-mail address: "We support them through in the form of lunch sessions. in the other interests that he wellsbandmf@yahoo. organizing ongoing train- Membership is open to any- has." Broncho is a Western com ings, to help them with learn- one who is an active member Shoshone Language Teacher. ing skills that they have iden- of the communities that Bar- Meetings are held every tified as they go on to work in rick works with. Wednesday at the Te-Moak the community," continued Ike said that Active Citizens Diabetes Center from 6 to 8 Chapman. has participated in different pm. For more information, The British Council provid- community outreach events, contact Cherie at cherie.ike@ Newspaper ed Barrick's summer interns "Sam Broncho's a good exam- britishcouncil.org Contact CERT Training held in Elko Information Photo and Article by Cliff Banuelos eastern Nevada Hospital, the CERT teams went door-to- Tribal Administrator: Red Cross, the Federal Emer- door on the old lower colony Phaline Conklin gency Management Agency section and asked residents (FEMA), the Nevada Division if they were injured in the Editor/Producer: of Emergency Management earthquake. They then hand- Victoria Jackson (NDEM), the Elko School ed out pamphlets on what Banuelos interacts with CERT members District, and many other city to do during an earthquake On June 1st, the Elko Band and county departments and and performed a rapid visu- Phone: 775-738-9251 Community Emergency Re- officials. al assessment of the home to sponse Team (CERT) teamed At 9 am the exercise started check for damage. E-mail: with the Ely Tribal CERT and with a large earthquake and Exercises like this keep our [email protected] Elko County CERT and par- fire at the Elko airport. Elko tribal responders trained and ticipated in a full-scale Elko dispatch was soon overload- involved with other area re- Monthly submission County emergency exercise ed with calls for help. By 9:20 sponders. For more informa- named Live Earthquake X. local emergency communica- tion about CERT, call 775- deadline: The exercise started at 7:30 tions services were sent to the 753-9248. 8th day of each month am. The participants met at old Honk's building due to Great Basin College for check- reports of a man with a gun. No late submissions in and a safety meeting. Oth- Other locations for the exer- will be accepted er participants included the cise were the Northeastern Elko Fire Department, Elko Nevada Hospital and Adobe Police Department, Elko Middle School. www.temoaktribe.com County Sheriff's, The North- The Elko and Ely Tribal Te-Moak News June 2015 3 PLANNING continued Bands to come together in a governance. Maybe that’s Vote Today meaningful way. "We are try- why Donna Hill from Battle ing new outreach efforts with Mountain calls it “The Every- Submit the survey on pages our com-prehensive planning thing Plan”. process to make sure that we The next important step in 5 and 6, by June 22, for your hear ad really listen to as the planning process is to get many opinions as possible feedback on the Draft Goals chance to WIN a. . . on long term planning for the and ask community mem- Tribe," said Sam. bers to prioritize which goals are most important to each of them. The “Vote and Win” lists on pages 5 and 6 of this $250 Visa issue are one opportunity to do this. The next opportunity will be on June 29 at a BBQ in South Fork where the winner Gift Card will take home a $500 Visa gift card. Complete the survey and return The goals selected by Te- Moak Tribe members, and to any "Drop Box" location. members of the communities Submitted Phaline Conklin in which we live, will help Lead Volunteer Coordinator, Aaron Sam Need a Ride? Call the Bus. to shape the outcomes in the Public Transportation "Get My Ride" provides transit service So far community involve- final draft plan. Once adopt- ment opportunities either ed, the tribal comp plan will By Victoria Jackson at the meetings, on the “Te- serve as the foundation for a Elko, June 11 - Elko area res- if the bus has to deviate from Moak Planning Our Future” single voice to support fund- idents may have caught a the route. Demand response Facebook page and in com- ing and implementation of glimpse of colorful buses rates start at $2.00, addition pleted questionnaires sub- projects that will benefit all around town. As of June 1, cost depends on the desti- mitted in the comment drop community members. Get My Ride, a public tran- nation. Twenty dollar punch boxes throughout the com- As Aaron Sam said, "It is in- sit system, has been running cards are available for fre- munities, have brought in spiring to watch our people their City route and their De- quent passengers and can be more than 226 comments on come to understand that it's mand Response route. purchased from the driver, community and tribal prior- not just any one community Abigail Wheeler, Tran- with cash only, or at the Dis- ities. And the process is just that is in need, it's all of our sit Service Coordinator, de- patch Office at 149 South 9th beginning. Bands, and we need to join scribed the Blue Line City Street, in Elko. The Tribe reached out and forces to make it better. I real- Route,"there are 32 stops, and Seniors 60 years and old- found our new planning con- ly have seen the Bands shar- then it goes back to its point er, and Veteran's are eligi- sultant, Kelley Hegarty, in ing so many ideas that will of origination, and recycles ble to use both services at December. One of her tasks benefit everyone." He said he itself." This bus runs 7 times no charge, but donations are has been to take all of the believes that this is one of the per day. welcome. Registration for a comments that have been col- primary accomplishments of Wheeler explained that De- free ride is required through lected and to organize those the comp planning process mand Response pickups must the dispatch office. Beginning that can benefit all into draft and that there are many more be scheduled no later than 2 July 1, Senior and Veteran comp plan goals for commu- successes to come if we all pm the day before passengers yearly cards will be issued. nity members’ review and work together. need the ride, "Drivers come Each bus is ADA accessible, comment. Comments so far Questions or Comments? directly to your home, or equipped with wheel chair have been organized into Contact Tribal Administrator nearby, and take you direct- and mobility device access. these nine priority topics: Phaline Conklin at 775-738- ly to your destination. That's Service is available between community wellness, cul- 9251 or e-mail Aaron Sam tm- usually reserved for people 6:30 am to 5:30 pm on week- ture, economic development, [email protected] with disabilities, or seniors." days. To schedule a pick up, environmental quality, edu- or join the project Facebook Rates start at $1.00 per one- apply for free passes, and for cation, housing, transporta- page at "Te-Moak Planning way trip on the Blue Line questions or limitations, call tion, natural resources and for Our Future". route, and an additional $1.00 Dispatch at 775-777-1428. Honoring Our Elders By Victoria Jackson The Te-Moak Tribe Comprehensive the committee's Facebook page. Teresa Lespade, Dorothy Marsh, Dorine Planning Committee held an "Honoring The committee presented Pendleton Monroe, Harry Strozzi Sr., Rose Temoke Our Elders" event, May 14 at the Wells Blankets to Te-Moak enrolled elders and Enes Mae Wells. Band Community Center. over the age of 90. 363 tribal members were identified as "Over 70 members of the Te-Moak 14 tribal members were identified as 65 years and older, and they were pre- Tribe from Battle Mountain, Wells, being 90 years and older. They are: Vir- sented with a pin. South Fork and Elko gathered at the ginia Adams, Lester Charles, Leda De- If your elder has not received their Wells Gym," posted Kelley Hegarty, vargas, Martha Dick, Helen Eben, Adele pin, please stop by the Te-Moak Tribe Community Planning Consultant, on Guisti, Edith Idica, Gladys Johnnie, Administration Building. REUNION continued A parade is on the agenda for Friday, and doing jams and syrups; Owyhee's hunters. September 11. The parade route will be- doing a language presentation; Battle "When the meat comes in, we are ask- gin by the trailer homes at the end of In- Mountain and Owyhee will do Shosho- ing community members to take some dian View Heights, then will end at the ne songs; and Fort Hall's going to do ge- slices home with them to prepare it Elko Indian Colony Gym parking lot. nealogy." however they would like," said Banue- Another event scheduled on Friday, is a "We're still putting together the agen- los. They are also asking the community fashion show. da, and we're still looking for present- to provide salads and side dishes to ac- Brady continued to explain the other ers," said Banuelos, "on Friday, we'll company the main courses. fun events scheduled to take place in have stuff here, in the Alcohol and Drug Volunteers for various tasks through- Lee, including the Tee-Pee contest, the building, they're fixing up the new Wel- out the weekend will also appreciated. frybread contest, archery and the tradi- come Center, which is the old daycare, Donations for funding are also needed. tional game of Shinny. and in the current Welcome Center." The committee will be hosting a yard Various traditional dances are also Meanwhile, as the planning continues, sale on July 18 in front of the Elko Band scheduled for the Saturday event. Open the committee met June 6 in South Fork. Administration Building. The rate is $20 hand games will be played every night. The committee meets on the third Satur- a table for a 10-foot by 10-foot space. All Tours are also planned throughout the day of each month. proceeds from the booth fee will go to- Reunion, to locations such as Lamoille, They have requested help in the form of ward Reunion fundraising efforts. the California Trail Center, Angel Lake cooks to help prepare meats and meals Other donations needed include items and possibly to mine sites, to see the be- for each day of the event. Butchers are for the giveaway and raffle. fore and after effects of mining. also needed to cut up the meats. Beef has Craft vendors will also be set up Other tribes attending the Reunion will been donated and secured for the event, throughout the weekend. also participate with language and cul- and other meats and game have been re- For more information about the art tural presentations. quested from various communities and contest, registration information, sched- Brady listed various tribal and Band community members. They are, how- ule and travel information, please visit: presentations, "Yomba's doing berries, ever, requesting ground hogs from local shoshoneanreunion.com. 4 June 2015 Te-Moak News Scholarship Information Classes and Western Shoshone Great Basin College's Application Community Educational Trust Western Shoshone Deadline for Barrick Calendar Fund Scholarship and WSSF By Victoria Jackson By Victoria Jackson Scholarship W.A.I.T (Wells Against In- Elko, May 27 - Although the Elko, June 3 - Applications toxicated Teens) June 15 deadline for scholar- for the 2015-2016 Western Opportunities is Saturday Nights, June 13 - ship applications may have Shoshone Scholarship for June 22 August 29, 7-11 pm passed at the time of publica- students who are, or will at- Ages 12-18 welcome tion distribution, Leah Brady, tend Great Basin College For Immediate Release FMI: Missy 775-275-3045 chairperson of the Western are currently being accepted June 3, 2015 ext. 1005 Shoshone Educational Trust through July 10 at 5:00 pm. Katie Neddenriep, Barrick Battle Mountain Residential Fund, explained the program. To be considered eligible 775-748-1258 Community Clean-Up Descendants of those who for this scholarship, students [email protected] June 20 - 28 received the Shoshone Claims must complete a series of FMI: Lander County Road money are eligible. The judg- tasks described in the check- ELKO – The deadline to and Bridge 775-635-2728 ment roll number, printed on list portion of the application. apply for one of three schol- Teens Shoshone Class eligibility letters when eligi- Checklist items include: arship opportunities being Beginning June 22 bility was being determined, Completing the Great Basin offered this year by Barrick Mondays and Wednesdays, is recommended. If the num- College Admission Applica- and the Western Shosho- 6-7 pm ber is not available, the name tion, which can be complet- ne Scholarship Foundation Ages 13-18 welcome of the descendant must be ed at the My GBC Self-Ser- (WSSF) is June 22. An appli- Sign up at Elko Band Admin correctly written and sub- vice Center at www.gbcnv. cation can be obtained at the Monday - Friday 9 am-1 pm mitted with the application, edu; submit the Free Appli- local tribal offices, Barrick’s The Alkali Lake - Letwilc - to verify that the descendant cation for Federal Student front office in Elko or elec- New Directions Training did in fact receive monies. Aid (FAFSA) at www.fafsa. tronically by emailing ei- June 22-26, 9 am – 6 pm The website states: "The ed.gov; submit a personal ther Barrick at community@ South Fork Band Indian Western Shoshone Educa- typed statement between 100 barrick.com or Antoinette Reservation Community tional Trust Fund was es- and 500 words; submit tran- Cavanaugh at antoinetteca- Building tablished via the Public Law scripts, if a current GBC stu- [email protected]. FMI: Brian Mason 775-318- 108-270 with the mission of dent, provide a copy of your 0350 or Kristi Begay 775-397- distribution of education- unofficial transcript from the Three scholarship pro- 6547 al assistance for the West- previous semester from the grams are available for Shoshonean Reunion Art ern Shoshone People who My GBC Self-Service Center, Western Shoshone affiliated Contest Deadline were eligible for the Western if you are an incoming West- with the following tribes: the Friday, June 26, 5 pm Shoshone Claims Judgment ern Shoshone GBC freshman, Elko, South Fork, Wells and EBC Environmental Dept. Roll, and/or individuals who high school transcripts are Battle Mountain Bands of the 1745 Silver Eagle Drive prove to be lineal descendant not required; provide a copy Te-Moak Tribe of Western Elko, NV 89801 of an individual appearing of your certificate of Western Shoshone; the Duckwater, FMI: 775-753-9248 or e-mail: on the said judgment roll, Shoshone tribal membership Ely and Yomba Shoshone [email protected] and who satisfies all eligibil- (CIB) and/or parent's certif- Tribes; and the Duck Valley Safety Fair/Barbecue ity criteria established by the icate of Western Shoshone Shoshone-Paiute Tribe. The June 27, 10 am - 3 pm committee." Tribal membership; provide WSSF scholarship is for full- Wongobi Park "We're functioning on the a copy of Birth Certificate time students in technical, FMI: Gonnie 775-738-2650 or interest of the money, that for proof of percentage; ed- vocational, 2- or 4-year cer- Darla 775-738-3010 was given to us." Brady ex- ucational degree objective, tificate or degree programs. Comprehensive Planning plained, "we're making about which must match with the Barrick’s “Gold” Scholarship Committee Barbecue $60,000 in interest every year, GBC Admission and Records provides additional support June 29, 6 pm so that's what we're putting Office; signed and dated Au- for WSSF scholarship recip- South Fork Community out for scholarship money." thorization to Disclose Edu- ients who are pursuing de- Building Transportation Each tribe has a sitting cational Records (included in grees in approved mining-re- Provided committee member, that application packet); signed lated disciplines. Barrick’s Battle Mountain Band Bingo will serve a four-year term. and dated Certification (in- Tuition Assistance Program July 10, 5 pm Tribes listed on the website cluded in application packet). is for students taking online FMI: 775-635-2004 are: Te-Moak Tribe of West- All application checklist courses through Great Basin 3rd Annual Higher Ground ern Shoshone, Duckwater items must be submitted in College who are ineligible & Four Directions Camp Shoshone Tribe, Western order to become valid and el- for the WSSF award. Eligibil- Out Shoshone Committee of the igible for consideration. ity requirements and scholar- July 14-19, sun up-sun down Duck Valley Reservation, Ely To be eligible for this schol- ship amounts are explained South Fork Indian Reserva- Shoshone Tribe, Fallon Band arship, applicants or one of in the application packet. tion of Western Shoshone and the the applicant's parents must Register by: July 10 Yomba Shoshone Tribe. be an enrolled tribal member “Barrick is proud to contin- FMI: Debbie Honeyestewa: She also stated the program of one of the following West- ue working with our Western 775-744-4273 ext. 101 or has been three years in the ern Shoshone Communities: Shoshone partner communi- Karla Dick: 775-753-7454 making. Approval was re- Battle Mountain, Duckwater, ties in providing these edu- Shoshonean Reunion Com- quired through entities such Duck Valley, Elko, Ely, South cational opportunities,” said mittee Yard Sale as the Bureau of Indian Af- Fork, Wells or Yomba. Katie Neddenriep, Barrick’s July 18, 8 am-4 pm fairs and the Secretary, then In order for the selection Manager of Corporate Social Elko Band Administration given in August of 2014, and committee to better -under Responsibility. “The sup- Building the committee had to wait 90 stand your strengths and your port we provide is designed $20 a 10'x10' table days before they could act. needs, students may consider to help students from these FMI: Cliff 775-753-9248 "Unfortunately, since we certain factors for the per- communities achieve their Wells - Shoshone Language had a short time to do this, we sonal statement portion of educational goals.” Class didn't get it out into the pa- the application, including: Thursdays, 5-7 pm per," Brady explained. "It is introduction reflecting your If applicants are having Wells Band Environmental harder when you're out there, request for consideration; difficulty gathering needed Department not living on a reservation." cultural factors; work history, documentation, they can still 1705 Mountain View Drive The Western Shoshone Ed- leadership roles and recogni- submit the application by 775-752-2601 ucational Trust Fund scholar- tion, etc. the deadline to be a candi- Battle Mountain - Shoshone ship deadline for the Spring A full list of suggestions date for a scholarship. The Language Class 2016 semester is slated for for the personal statement two-page application form Monday-Thur, 4 pm-6 pm December 2015. We will keep and all application and ap- can be faxed to 775-748-1244, Friday, 1-3 pm you posted on the due date as plication requirements can be emailed to community@bar- Language Building, Circle the deadline nears. downloaded at www.gbcnv. rick.com, delivered to Bar- Way, Battle Mountain For information or to down- edu/financial. rick’s office at 905 W Main FMI: Carlene Burton load the application, visit: For any questions contact Street in Elko between 7:30 775-374-0352 www.westernshoshoneedu- Mindy Caskey, GBC Student a.m.-4 p.m. Monday through Active Citizens Meeting cationtrustfund.com or call Financial Services Officer and Friday, or mailed to P.O. Box Wednesdays 6-8 pm 775-738-2533, or e-mail: Native American Liaison at 29, Elko, NV 89803. Appli- Te-Moak Diabetes Center wshoshoneeducationtrust- 775-753-2267 or by e-mail at cations must be received or FMI: Cherie, cherie.ike@ [email protected] [email protected]. postmarked by June 22. british council.org Te-Moak News June 2015 5 Vote and Win

Contest Rules: Place an “X” next to 10 of the Draft Comprehensive Plan Goals in these tables that are the most important to you. Be sure to use only 10 total “X”s and to sign your name. Only one entry is allowed per person. Then drop this page off to any of the comment drop box locations by 4:30 pm on the June 22 deadline. A random winner will be drawn from the entries on June 23 to win a $250 Visa Gift Card.

So far, more than 164 community members have responded to the Te-Moak Planning Team’s survey efforts with very thoughtful comments about their vision for the future of the Tribe. Our Community Planning Consultant has summarized those comments that relate to projects that could benefit all mem- bers of the Tribe in this Draft Goals document for your review and comment. Community Wellness Governance

Goal A: Create more opportunities Goal A: Conduct an open, broad-based for preventative health education discussion of benefits and liabilities of and fitness. enlarging Tribe by including 1/8 blood quantum. Goal B: Provide better health care for our people. Goal B: Consideration of possible broad- er revisions to the Tribal Constitution. Goal C: Prevention and In-com- munity treatment of drug and Goal C: Conduct diplomatic participa- alcohol abuse. tion in city, county, state and national government and Native politics to secure Goal D: Evaluate our community benefits for the Tribe. law enforcement and judicial services with the goal of Goal D: Practice open communication improvement. between our members, the Bands, Tribal entities and the Tribe. Goal E: Improve the quality of communication between our Goal E: Study and report on the feasibili- people. ty of enforcing the Treaty of 1863. Goal F: Improve the public safety Goal F: Involve our youth in band and amenities in our communities. tribal governance mentoring. Goal G: Build public facilities that Goal G: Provide public education on promote healthy activities for our public funding distribution requirements youth and elders. based on population numbers. Goal H: Encourage participation in com- munity events by Tribal and Band leaders. Natural Resources Environmental Quality

Goal A: Resolve the issue of Trib- Goal A: Protect the natural beauty that is al access to clean, affordable water valued highly by our people. that will be available to our future generations. Goal B: Clean air. Goal B: Develop and utilize our Goal C: Clean water. existing natural resources for the Goal D: Research, then work with de- benefit of the Tribe. velopers to mitigate, potential impacts of Goal C: Research opportunities for industrial activity near our communities. Tribal participation in profits from Goal E: Promote green infrastructure/ current and future commercial de- alternative energy sources that will allow velopment of natural resources on our communities to achieve self- our lands. sufficiency. Goal D: Sustain and expand our Goal F: Plant more trees in and near grazing and agricultural lands. communities. Goal E: Develop our ability to feed Goal G: Promote visual quality of life by ourselves by growing and harvest- keeping our communities clean. ing our own food from the land and regaining our hunting and fishing rights. Transportation

Goal A: Provide public transportation between communities. Goal B: Repair or replace damaged roads. Goal C: Work toward safe, well-lit, walkable communities with pathways. Goal D: Develop new connector roads between colonies Goal E: Improve maintenance of the existing road system.

See SURVEY pg 6 6 June 2015 Te-Moak News

SURVEY continued from pg 5 Housing Economic Development

Goal A: Maintain the property tax free Goal A: Practice carefully planned status of our homes. sustainable community develop- ment that benefits all Tribal Goal B: Build additional housing for our members. growing population. Goal B: Create more jobs and job Goal C: Plan for housing options for the training for our people. younger people in our communities. Goal C: Increase Tribal-owned Goal D: Construct apartments for single land base for growth, ranching and tribal members and elders. agriculture. Goal E: Renovate or rehabilitate existing Goal D: Support more businesses homes to restore quality living owned by Tribal members. conditions. Goal E: Implement the Gaming Compact Initiative adopted by the ordinance with the State of Nevada. Goal F: Research and implement viable options for technological Culture advancement that will improve our Goal A: Provide more education on the quality of life - like high speed Shoshone cultural practices and language. internet and telemedicine. Goal B: Practice equality among commu- Education nities within our Tribe. Goal C: Learn the value of respect for Goal A: Ensure that our children one another. receive K thru 12 education that renders them well-rounded and Goal D: Identify and preserve traditional competitive in society. and cultural properties we value. Goal B: Integrate Elder wisdom Goal E: Hold more tribal gatherings in into our educational system. the communities. Goal C: Encourage our youth to Goal F: Provide more after school activi- seek higher education. ties that celebrate our culture. Goal D: Value tribal members who Goal G: Improve communication be- have earned college degrees by in- tween our people. tegrating them into our workforce.

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Drop Boxes are located at the following locations: Thank you for your participation! • Te-Moak Tribal Administration Building Please drop survey into any drop • Te-Moak Housing Authority box location, for your chance to win • Battle Mountain Band Administration Building a • Wells Band Administration Building $250 Visa Gift Card • Elko Indian Health Service Deadline to Submit survey is • Elko Smoke Shop June 22, 2015 at 5 pm. • Elko Band Council Administration Building Te-Moak News June 2015 7 EDUCATION continued Annual GBIA Showing Nevada, were then asked for The evening continued, and By Victoria Jackson the flag song, then an honor Chairman Gonzalez draped song. Pendleton blankets over each graduate, while Zazueta pre- sented them with certificates.

L-R: Boyd Graham, Delaine Spilsbury, Laura Rainey, Ellison "Bombo" Jackson, Painted Horse, Owyhee, Nevada Katherine Blossom, Georgianna Price, Mary Dodds, Barbara Ridley, and Lena Yowell. Zazueta then introduced Chairman Gonzalez presenting graduate Elko, June 11 - The annual The recordings he handed guest speaker, Shelby Wil- Ashley Negley with a Pendleton blanket. Great Basin Indian Archives out, to each elder involved, liams. An honor song was per- showing kicked off at 1 pm, were for family members to She spoke about her expe- formed by Painted Horse, at the Great Basin College duplicate and share with fu- riences with financial hard- while friends and family pro- Theatre. Community elders ture generations. The Uni- ships, changing colleges, ceeded through the graduate and their families streamed versity of Utah, Great Basin military recruitment and receiving line. into the theatre to watch 12-15 College, University of Neva- running for various pageant minute video clips of various da, and 17 schools in the Elko titles. Williams then spoke Great Basin elder interviews. County School District were about her positive experience Norm Cavanaugh, Great also gifted copies. of attending Haskell Indian Basin Indian Archives Direc- A live streaming video was Nations University. tor, with Great Basin College, scheduled to record the eve- "I want to encourage you began recording interviews ning program to be archived all, to work for, seize and nine years ago. Elders were on the GBIA website: www. have the discipline to meet all asked by Cavanaugh to tell gbcnv.edu/gbia. During this Students, family and friends the academic requirements," stories that they have lived, or time, elders were presented participated in the Open Mic challenged Williams. that their family had passed with the recordings and also portion of the evening. Many down to them. Each record- Pendleton Blankets, and Bry- speaking to their own gradu- ing is 50-60 minutes long. an Hudson enticed the crowd ates, and giving other grad- "The stories are basically with Shoshone songs. uates advice and congratula- about what they would like GBIA has been a coordi- tions. to share with young people nated effort by Barrick Gold, The celebration ended with of our tribes, as well as edu- GBC and University of Utah. Jeremiah Jones giving the cators, and researchers," ex- For more information, call Guest Speaker, Shelby Williams closing prayer, before dinner. plained Cavanaugh. Cavanaugh at 775-340-1404. PLAZA continued Wells Smoke Shop Murphy explained that the another job for Selina, who's Scoops business complex was started a member, and she went to as a business incubator, for school last year, this is a good individuals to gain experi- place for her to start her job." ence as a business owner. Ex- Lara encourages other perience, which will helpful young people to pursue a ca- if the owners choose to apply reer, "Hopefully it will impact for an off-reservation loan. other people to kind of take Call 775-752-2197 for any ad- another trade or something." ditional questions. Lara has an extra chair and is looking for another styl- Serenity Salon ist to work in her shop. She hopes that the business stays consistent, as people may not know that her salon is open Scoops owner, Carolyn Lara, describes her accidental ownership. yet. Walk-ins have been a ma- jor source of her clientele. Owning an ice cream shop Smoke Shop Manager, Cheryl Murphy Once established, Lara wasn't exactly an intentional stands behind jewelry. wants to include community dream of Scoops owner, Car- members in various events olyn Lara. Developing the In January, the Wells Smoke she plans to host at her shop. ice cream shop, opened two Shop changed locations from To make an appointment, months ago, was not her idea. the old Mountain View Drive call 775-752-2371. Business "My daughter started it, then building, to the new 6th hours are Monday through went off and got another job, Street location, right across Saturday, 8 am to 5 pm or and I ended up with it," Lara the road. other hours by appointment. explained. "It's a huge difference, from Serenity Salon owner, Victoria Lara She works at the Senior colors a customer's hair. a small trailer, to a much Selina Johnny, Nailed It Center full-time, then after more open space," said Wells 26 year old salon owner Nails, the nail tech at Sereni- work, she returns to Scoops. Smoke Shop Manager, Cher- Victoria Lara couldn't believe ty Salon, offers gel treatments Her family also pitches in to yl Murphy. "It's good for all that she has the opportunity in both manicures and pedi- help her sometimes. three of us to be here." to own her own shop, only cures. She graduated from The menu includes, ice The newly located Smoke about a year after graduating Cameo College of Essential cream, hot and iced coffee, Shop carries cigarettes, chew- from Paul Mitchell The School Beauty in Salt Lake City, and iced tea, and danishes, then ing tobacco, snacks, candy, Boise. this is her first salon job. She hot dogs and chips on the soda, juices, also blankets and Her original plan included previously packed her sup- weekends. Business has jewelery obtained from regu- returning to Boise to teach,"I plies with her to do the nails been consistent, as they have lar and traveling vendors. was approached by my sister, of friends and family. been stocking ice cream ev- With the increased space, who had heard about this, Johnny operates the same ery week. Lara hopes by this there are now three employ- and I had just finished beau- hours as Lara and appoint- summer, her menu can in- ees working at the smoke ty school," said Lara, "so I ments can be made at Serenity clude shakes and splits. shop. Murphy hopes to help met with Robin [Evans], and Salon's phone number. Her busiest times are usual- raise revenue by staying open she was really excited, then it ly between 5:30 and 7:30 pm, later in the evenings, by hir- kind of went from there." and Lara said weekend traffic ing another employee. Robin Evans is the principal stays pretty steady. Currently, business hours of RAE Solutions and was the "I never in my lifetime, are Monday through Friday, Wells project director, from thought I would own my 8 am to 5 pm and Saturdays Scottsdale, Arizona. own business," giggled Lara. and Sundays 9 am to 5 pm. "I'm 26, I didn't think I'd She also believes that Scoops "Hopefully it will work out have my own business by is a great place for people to for everybody, all the way now," explained Lara. relax and sit down to visit. around," stated Murphy. On the salon affecting the Hours are Monday through The grand opening, includ- community, Lara stated, "I Friday, 12 pm to 7:30 pm, Sat- ed a barbecue, guest speakers think, just having another Nail Tech of Nailed It Nails, urday and Sunday, 12 pm to Selina Johnny in her space. and dancers. person here, and providing 8 pm. FMI: call 775-752-2294. 8 June 2015 Te-Moak News

2015 High School GraduatesPhotos and Interviews by Victoria Jackson Elko High School

Jacob Conklin Kory Dick Tristin Ike Shoshona Kibby Son of John & Phaline Conklin Son of Arlette Paradise and Son of Jennifer Ike-Caudill Daughter of Waylon Kibby Delward Dick and Stephanie Mike After graduation, Jacob plans After graduation, Kory plans After graduation, Tristin plans Shoshona plans to attend to serve a mission in the South to obtain his welding certificate to attend college in Colorado Idaho State University in Po- Adriatic Sea, speaking Alba- from Great Basin College. with a major in Agriculture. catello, Idaho for Welding. nian, for the Church of Jesus What would you like to see in your What would you like to see in your What would you like to see in your Christ of Latter-day Saints. Af- community in 20 years? community in 20 years? community in 20 years? ter two years, he will attend col- “Less violence, and more "Fixed roads." "Less Drugs, less alcohol, more lege with the intent to continue students involved with their kids graduating, pushing them- his baseball career. culture.” selves and attending college."

Trevor Little Alex Longtree-Bill Ashley Negley Joseph Thomas Son of Carla Platerio and Son of Lucie Longtree Daughter of the late Son of Si & Courtney Thomas Ron Little Sheila Platerio Trevor is still undecided about After graduation, Alex plans to After graduation, Ashley plans After graduation, Joseph plans his plans after graduation, but if attend Great Basin College for to attend Great Basin College to obtain an engineering degree he does attend college, he plans welding, then later seek em- to complete her basic require- from Mackay School of Mines in to do so in Boise, Idaho. ployment at Barrick. ments. Reno, Nevada. What would you like to see in your What would you like to see in your What would you like to see in your What would you like to see in your community in 20 years? community in 20 years? community in 20 years? community in 20 years? "More housing." “To see everyone together, at "More kids graduating and less “A drug-free community.” gatherings.” alcohol."

Wells High School Battle Mountain High School

Rachel Johnny Justin Berumen Kendall Berumen Daughter of Son of Daughter of Layla & Gene Walz and Shannon & Ricardo Berumen Shannon & Ricardo Berumen Willie Johnny & Buffy George After graduation, Justin plans After graduation, Kendall plans Rachel has signed play basket- to attend Great Basin College to attend Great Basin College to ball at Clackamas Community for Welding. complete her Associate degree College in Oregon. She intends What would you like to see in your in Criminal Justice. to pursue her degree in Science, community in 20 years? What would you like to see in your to work toward her Radiology "A bigger pool." community in 20 years? Tech degree. "A lot of what we have now, What would you like to see in your the closeness, sticking togeth- community in 20 years? er when hard times hit. I like With no place to work in Wells the activities we do, Bingo and with her future degree, she such." wants to see, “Growth for job opportunities."