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December 2, 2016 Vol eg a eve tict the Ga Re Ia t akwate ahe eh G ata ah ate aa y DECEMBER 2, 2016 WWW.GRICNEWS.ORG VOL. 19, NO. 23 GRIC, 7 Arizona Tribes Sign Gaming Compact Amendment Change Service Requested AZ 85147 Sacaton, Box 459 P.O. News Gila River Indian Agreement Gives Tribes Who Agree To Keep Metro Phoenix Free Of New Casinos Potential to Grow Gaming Operations Christopher Lomahquahu Gila River Indian News Together with Gov. Doug Ducey, the Gila River Indian Community and seven other Ari- zona tribes signed amendments to the 2002 tribal gaming compacts and an accompanying agreement designed to open up new compact PRESORTED Permit No. 25 No. Permit STANDARD U.S. Postage U.S. talks on Nov. 21. AZ Sacaton, The updated agreement be- PAID tween the tribes and the State could give tribes who have kept the promise not to open new ca- sinos in metropolitan Phoenix the ability to grow their tribal gaming operations. Community tribal council IN the GRIN representatives accompanied Gov. Stephen Roe Lewis, who signed the amendments. Internment camp According to a GRIC press release Gov. Lewis said, “This Christopher Lomahquahu/GRIN vandalized is a significant step forward for Gov. Stephen Roe Lewis, left, along with seven other tribal leaders, during the compact amendment Page 3 these eight tribes, who have stood signing ceremony at the Arizona State Capitol in Phoenix, Ariz., on Nov. 21. by the promise we all made in How much is an 2002 not to open any additional “Because [these] tribes have Gov. Ducey and tribal leaders cant economic development and casinos in the metropolitan Phoe- been trusted allies with the state, talked about the positive impacts opportunities much to the benefit acre foot of water? we will now have the opportunity of tribal gaming on the state and of Arizona healthcare and Arizo- nix area.” Page 4 He said the signing of the to see a substantial return for hav- tribal communities that are fund- na education.” amendments is about acting in ing kept our promise to Arizona’s ed by revenue from casinos. He said the signing of the GRBC TV Guide good faith towards the state of voters and leaders,” said Gov. Gov. Ducey said, “Tribal compact amendments meet the Arizona and it’s voters, who have Lewis. gaming has flourished, creating 12/4- 12/10 At the signing ceremony 15,000 jobs and driving signifi- benefited from tribal gaming. Continued on Page 6 Page 4 Tribal Ed. Dept. brings together DEQ hosts climate stakeholders at Education Summit change workshop Page 5 Roberto A. Jackson Community. Gila River Indian News The most concerning issues were addressed during three crit- Billy Allen: Water is Over one hundred people ical breakout sessions. These Life convened at the District 3 Head sessions focused on GRIC’s ed- Start Multi Purpose Room on ucational system with attendees Page 7 Nov. 19 to discuss one important addressing expectations for a issue: education. better system, the issues with the Lights of the World The Gila River Indian Com- current system and what needs to Lantern Festival at munity’s Tribal Education De- be done to improve education in partment held an Education the Community for the students Rawhide Summit in an effort to improve and administrators. Roberto A. Jackson/GRIN Page 8 Community outreach and take Comments were recorded by Tribal Education staff at each breakout session. a close look at Education in the Continued on Page 10 Phoenix Indian Center honors Giff Elders and Vietnam Vets Celebrated at Elder Day Page 8 Thomas R. Throssell In honor of the Communi- Gila River Indian News ty elders and Vietnam veterans, GRIC leadership, Gov. Stephen Water Rights On a brisk November morn- Roe Lewis and Lt. Gov. Monica Day Information ing over 300 Gila River Indian Antone each took to the stage at Community elders and Vietnam the center of the Rawhide Steak- Saturday Dec. 10 veterans were celebrated at the house, to say a few words honor- Page 9 21st Annual Elder Day held at ing the two groups. the Rawhide Steakhouse on Nov. Gov. Lewis took to the stage St. Peter Indian 18. The theme of the event was saying Community Elders were Mission School “Honoring Vietnam Veterans being honored, in part, for their 50th Year.” knowledge of Akimel O’otham performance and Pee Posh cultures, passing on Masters of Ceremonies, Tony Page 10 and Joe Davis, got people laugh- traditions, and past accomplish- ing, joking that for entertain- ments that helped build the Com- ing the large crowd, they would munity. District 5 martial accept payments in the form of To continue honoring elders Thomas R. Throssell/GRIN arts student money, Christmas wish list pur- Continued on Page 7 Vietnam veteran Everette Stone Sr. receives a recognition from chases, and even car rides. Page 11 Elderly Concerns Group Chair Marlene Norris. Gila River Telecommunications, Inc. “Proudly serving the Gila River Indian Community since 1988” Box 5015, 7065 West Allison Road, Chandler, Arizona 85226-5135 (520) 796-3333 • www.gilarivertel.com • fax (520)796-7534 WISHING YOU A Merry Christmas AND LASTING HAPPINESS December 2, 2016 Gila River Indian News Page 3 Gila River’s Japanese Internment Monument severely damaged by vandals Governor Stephen Roe Lewis Lt. Governor Monica L. Antone Community Council Representatives District 1 Arzie Hogg Joey Whitman Thomas R. Throssell/GRIN District 2 The Japanese Internment Camp Monument has been damaged by Carol Schurz gunshots to the pillars along with graffiti and litter. District 3 Thomas R. Throssell cultures. Carolyn Williams Lt. Gov. Antone brought up Rodney Jackson Gila River Indian News the vandalism at a Nov. 16 GRIC District 4 Council meeting, specifically in- On a windswept hill over- Jennifer Allison forming Ira Hayes Post 84. Christopher Mendoza looking Gila River Farms a Tony McDaniel, Ira Hayes Barney Enos, Jr. monument to 16,000 Japanese Nada Celaya Post 84, said that they found shot- Americans, who were taken from gun shells and what appeared to Photo courtesy Lt. Gov. Monica Antone District 5 their homes and forced to live in be spent AK-47 rounds at the site. A drummer plays during a ceremony on Nov. 12. The Japanese Robert Stone internment camps at the former Franklin Pablo, Sr. “What we know is that some- American Citizens League and the Gila River Indian Community Gila River War Relocation Center Brian E. Davis, Sr. body was out here shooting again. participate in an annual clean up of the monument. Marlin Dixon from 1943 to 1945, was recently Whenever we go out there and do along with others, is looking to discovered to have been severely The 442nd Infantry Regi- District 6 a cleanup, there are always spent fix the monument in the near fu- vandalized by multiple gunshots, ment was the most decorated unit, Anthony Villareal, Sr. cartridges lying around but they ture. McDaniel noted that the for its size and length of service, Sandra Nasewytewa with some areas of the structure never really shot at the monu- site needs to be made a historical Charles Goldtooth almost completely shot through. in U.S. military history, receiving ment,” he said. monument. A group made up of Japa- over 18,143 awards. A few of the District 7 While every once in a while “I would like to see it made awards included 21 Medals of Devin Redbird nese American Citizens League a bullet hole or two would have to a historical site and protected (JACL) members, Lt. Gov. Mon- Honor, 52 Distinguished Service Robert Keller, Tribal Treasurer be patched up at the monument, better. Because if it was made a ica Antone, and Paul Shorthair, Crosses, 560 Silver Stars, 4,000 Shannon White, the recent level of destruction to historical site then the rangers… who has been integral in making Bronze Stars, and 9,486 Purple Community Council Secretary the site is the worst McDaniel has would be spending more time out sure JACL members are escorted Hearts. seen. there, checking up on it,” McDan- Gila River Indian News to the monument site and provid- The monument not only June M. Shorthair “This time it looked like a iel said. ing liaison assistance to families, stands in recognition of the thou- [email protected] deliberate attempt to destroy the History of the Gila River War traveled to the monument for the sands of Japanese American fam- Director of CPAO monument,” he said. Relocation Center and Japanese ilies forcibly sent to the Butte (520) 562-9851 site’s annual Autumn cleanup on While it is currently un- America Veterans Roberto A. Jackson the morning of Nov. 12. and Canal camps, but also honors clear as to when the damage was The Gila River War Relo- [email protected] The cleanup was held in those who served the U.S. during Managing Editor caused, it is important, said Mc- cation Center was built during honor of the monument’s last World War II. (520) 562-9719 Daniel, that people are educated World War II about 30 miles steward, the late Dr. Ted Namba. A plaque at the base of the Mikhail Sundust on the importance of the monu- southeast of Phoenix, Ariz. in monument reads, “While their [email protected] JACL members picked up trash, ment and what it represents. District 5. The center consisted of Community Newsperson painted over graffiti and offered families were interned at Gila (520) 562-9717 “Those that served, first we two camps, the Canal and Butte remembrance through words, River, many U.S. citizens of Christopher Lomahquahu know that they were unjustly camps.
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