PRSRT STD News From Ute Country US Postage PAID Fort Duchesne, UT Permit No. 1 Bulletin P.O. BOX 190 FORT DUCHESNE, 84026 UINTAH & VOL. 55 #21 JULY 14, 2021 Ute Indian Tribe Fights for Tribal Ute Indian Tribe Sundance Governments Before the U.S. Su- preme Court

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Ute Indian Tribe Fights for Tribal Governments Before the U.S. Supreme Court

Ft. Duchesne, UT (July 6, 2021) — On Friday, June 25, 2021, the U.S. Supreme Court issued its decision on the distribution of Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) Coronavirus Relief Funds (CRF) to Indian tribes. Under the CARES Act, CRF payments were intended for tribal, state and local governments. However, writing for the majority, Justice Sotomayor concluded that Alaska Native Corporations (ANCs) could receive these funds because ANCs were included in the definition of “Indian tribe” used for CRF payments.

The Ute Indian Tribe fought this case all the way to the Supreme Court to protect the sovereign authorities of federally recognized tribal governments. Federally recognized tribal governments have a government-to- government political relationship with the . This includes protecting treaty rights, providing government services, and upholding trust responsibilities through a number of federal laws. The Ute Indian Tribe used CRF payments to maintain government services during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Chairman Shaun Chapoose, speaking on behalf of the Ute Tribe Business Committee, stated, “This case was not about the CRF payments; it was about defending tribal governments. We’ve had to fight through centuries of attacks on our governments, ever-changing federal policies, misguided court decisions, and federal legislation drafted without consultation or considering the impacts on tribal governments. The Ute Indian Tribe will continue to defend and stand up for the sovereignty and rights of tribal governments as they relate to these matters, even if no one else will.”

The Court’s decision relied entirely on the definition of “Indian tribe” from the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act of 1975 (Indian Self-Determination Act). This broad definition includes ANCs in the definition of “Indian tribe,” even though ANCs are state-chartered for-profit corporations.

The Court noted that many of the other tribes in the case conceded that if ANCs are included in the Indian Self-Determination Act definition of “Indian tribe,” then ANCs were eligible to receive CRF payments. This concession seemed to open the door to the Court’s decision in favor of ANCs.

The Court also noted that only one tribe that was a party to the case, the Ute Indian Tribe, did not concede this point. The Ute Indian Tribe argued that ANCs cannot receive CARES Act CRF payments because they are not “tribal governments.” During oral argument, Justice Sotomayor said this was the strongest argument that the tribes had for not providing CARES Act CRF payments to ANCs.

Chairman Chapoose continued, “We must work together to protect the authority of tribal governments and our political relationship to the United States, which has come under attack in recent years as other groups that are not federally recognized tribes continue to make claims to our sovereign treaty rights.”

Justice Gorsuch wrote a dissenting opinion that strongly agreed with the Ute Indian Tribe’s argument that that ANCs are not “federally recognized tribal governments.” Justice Gorsuch wrote, “The question we must answer is whether Alaska’s for-profit Alaska Native Corporations (ANCs) qualify as ‘Tribal governments.’” He concluded, “There’s just no way to read the text to include ANCs as ‘Tribal governments’ for purposes of the CARES Act.” Justice Thomas and Justice Kagan joined the dissent.

Justice Gorsuch continued, “ANCs are not ‘recognized’ as tribes eligible for the special programs and services provided by the United States to Indians because of their status as Indians.” He concluded that he would have upheld the decision by the Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit finding that ANCs are not tribal governments.

The consolidated case is known as Yellen v. Confederated Tribes of the Chehalis Reservation, and it included a number of separate cases brought by the Ute Indian Tribe, other Indian tribes, and Alaska Native Villages. The Court acknowledged that ANCs are state-chartered for-profit corporations and were entitled to other CARES Act funding made available to businesses, but the Court was forced to apply the definition of “Indian tribe” used in the Indian Self-Determination Act.

About the Ute Indian Tribe - The Ute Indian Tribe resides on the Uintah and Ouray Reservation in northeastern Utah. Three bands of Utes comprise the Ute Indian Tribe: the Whiteriver Band, the Uncompahgre Band, and the Uintah Band. The Ute Indian Tribe operates its own tribal government and oversees significant oil and gas deposits on its 4.5 million acre Reservation. The Tribal Business Committee is the governing council of the Tribe.

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Secretary/Reporter: Ute Radio: Director Gwenita Pawwinnee Heidi Blackhair Public Relations 435-722-5141 ext. 4938 435 722-5141 ext. 4942 Ute Bulletin/Editor: [email protected] [email protected] Regina M. Arrowgarp 435-722-5141 ext. 4941 Reporter: Reporter: [email protected] Charlotte Navanick Janae Duffy 435-722-5141 ext. 4940 435 722-5141 4944 [email protected] [email protected] Ute Bulletin Page 3 News From Ute Country July 14, 2021 Summer Youth/WIOA Session One The Summer Youth/ kah Gravatt (Daycare), WIOA program provides Zhaylil Johnson-Spoon- Ute Indian Tribal mem- hunter (Painted Horse), bers (and descendants) Aiyana Jones (Account- ages 14 to 21 with tem- ing), Ledrien Kowchee Aiyana Jones Alexa Castillo Azra Twiss Delani Osbourne porary employment to (Ute Crossing), Kenneth gain skilled on the job Littlegeorge (Emergency training and work expe- Management), Loris- rience” according to As- sa Littlegeorge (Day- sistant Ute Tribe Human care), Corrine Mahkewa Resources Director Lena (Painted Horse), Kay- Duncan. The Summer dence Manning (Painted Youth/WIOA program Horse), Kymmura Mc- has been in operation for Cook (Human Resourc- many years with the Ute es), Joshua Mountain Tribe. This year there are Lion (Seniors), Peyton thirty-seven participants Murray (Recreation), Ta- for both programs. Two lia Murray (Tribal Court), Kymmura McCook Logan Serawop Victonio Conetah Talia Murray sessions are being offered Samuel Navanick (Rec- this year for a four week reation), Erias Nez (Day- period. The first ses- care), Tregg Nez (Emer- sion lasts from June 13 gency Management), through July 17, with the Delani Osborne (Trea- second session following sury), Eaton Osborne July 18 through August (Emergency Manage- 14, 2021. ment), Fidel Palomares (Water Systems), Araiah Today summer Youth/ Redcap (Ute Crossing), WIOA workers are get- Anilora Redfoot (Day- ting more than just a care), Brooke Robb paycheck. In addition to (Seniors), Nathan Robb left to right: Kenneth Littlegeorge and Eaton Osborune left to right: Boydee Gravatt, Tamika Gravatt and Erias learning how to file, an- (Ute Lanes), Zoey Rock Nez swer the phone, complete (Education), Logan Sera- ledgers, test chlorine and wop (Motor Pool), Bar- fluoride in water, -oper ron Shanta (Ute Lanes), ate equipment, and how Ilyssa Tabbee (Wa- to keep an office they are ter Systems), Branden learning what it means to Thompson (Recreation), be on time, to give a full GJ Trujillo (Emergency day’s work, how to treat Management), and Azra the public, and how to Twiss (Prosecution). take pride in one’s work. Most importantly they are Summer Youth/WIOA learning what it means to positions have been filled left to right: Loressa Littlegoerge and Anilora Redfoot left o right: Branden Thompson, Erickson Bigeagle, Pey- give back and contribute for both sessions, with ton Murray, Samuel Navaick and Blaine Cuch to the success of our Tribe funding provided by the and with what attitude. Ute Tribe and WIOA One day these workers funds. Tony Small, one of will be supervising and the Summer Youth/WIOA staffing departments, and Coordinators stated: “It is you can be sure the things great to see the youth tak- they are learning now ing advantage of this pro- will contribute to Tribal gram to provide services operations in the future. and help to the elders and community.” First session workers are: Antheeona Appawoo (Se- Should you have any niors), Erickson BigEagle questions or require ad- (Recreation), Kael Black- ditional information on left to right: Kaydence Manning, Zhaylil Spoonhunter left to right: Ariah Redcap, Ledrien Kowchee, Barron horse (Seniors), Alexa these programs you may and Corrine Mahkewah Shanta and Nathan Robb Castillo (Accounting), contact Summer Youth/ Victorino Conetah (Ute WIOA Coordinators: Petroleum), Blaine Cuch Lena Duncan, Assistant (Recreation), Boydee Human Resources Direc- Gravatt (Daycare), Tami- tor or Tony Small.

Fidel Palomares

l to r: Antheeona Appawoo, Brooke Robb, Kael Blackhorse and Joshua Mountain Lion

Ute Indian Tribe Head Start Brigance Screening

Date: Wednesday, July 14, 2021 Thursday, July 15

Time: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Zoey Rock Ilyssa Tabbee

Location: Head Start Four Winds Center Walks ins are Welcome

Brigance screening is a developmental screening tool and is used to evaluate your child’s early development and Kindergarten readiness. The screening will assist teachers in providing quality services for your child. Come get your child screened for free. left to right: G.J. Trujillo and Tregg Nez If you have questions, please call Darlena King at 435-725-4866 Ute Bulletin Page 4 News From Ute Country July 14, 2021

2021 Pow-Wow: For Our Ute People The first Ute Tribal and cultural gathering in over a year was held at theFort Duchesne pow-wow grounds from Thursday June 24 through Saturday June 26, 2021. Preparations were short and fast according to Bruce Pargeets, Ute Tribe Pow-Wow Chairman, but overall Pargeets was optimistic. “We wanted to do this for the people. It has been a hard year. We have lost some people.” “For Our Ute People” was the theme for this year’s celebration. Black and white artwork, on the announcer’s stand, depicts events from our past. “It represents leaving our past and the old behind us and looking forward to new beginnings.” stated Pargeets. Tribal departments and community members came together to get the grounds prepared, put on their regalia and were in attendance, in good numbers, to sup- port and celebrate. For many it was a welcome event. Food, and arts and crafts vendors, although noticeably fewer in number, were in attendance. The first night Spiritual Leader Jerry Tapoof blessed the grounds and the proceedings. Hillcreek, the host drum, sang twenty-six songs in succession the second night. Red Spirit joined in the line-up on the last night of the pow-wow. The three day event included games, intertribals, dance specials, round dances, Veteran flag raising, welcoming back into the pow-wow circle, giveaways, prayers, grateful words, good dancing and good food. Thank you to those who made it all possible, especially the 2021 Pow-Wow Committee Members Bruce Pargeets, Le- roy Cesspooch, Ambie Redfoot, Judy Pargeets, and Ronee Wopsock-Pawwinnee! Ute Bulletin Page 5 News From Ute Country July 14, 2021 OBITUARIES

TOHANNIE – Keith Connie Rae Serawop Willard J Johnson, Sr. Charles Tohannie (Red Buffalo) passed away Friday, June Connie Rae Serawop, age 62, of Santa Fe, , Our father, son, uncle, husband, nephew, and friend, Wil- 11, 2021, in Reno. He was 63 years old and was a mem- passed away June 19, 2021, at a hospital in New Mexico. lard “John” J Johnson, Sr., age 79, of Neola, passed away ber of the Northern Ute Tribe, Uncompahgre Band. She was born September 27, 1958, in Roosevelt, Utah, to June 26, 2021, after a short illness. Petro Wilson and Georgina Nephi Serawop. She married He was born March 9, 1942, in Ft. Duchesne, to Margret Keith also called “Wynn” by his family was born July 29, Terry Appah and they later divorced. Accawanna and Wilson Johnson. He was raised by Ruby 1957, to Kee Tohannie and Joann Wash in Ft. Duchesne, Connie loved & enjoyed her life in beautiful Santa Fe, Accawanna. He married Peggy Johnson, they had 5 kids Utah and spent most of his younger years there. NM. She loved New Mexico Cuisine, it was green & and later divorced. He married Carla Sampson, they had 2 red chile on everything! You could always find Connie kids, and later divorced. He married Marsha Ann Lyba- Keith attended Intermountain High School in Brigham gardening in the warm New Mexico sun during Spring rger on June 22, 2021, after 20 years of companionship. City, Utah where he met his future wife, Francine. Later & Summer, her neighbors always complimented her on Willard was a traveling missionary for the 1910 Indian both pursued higher education in Provo, Utah where how beautiful her yard was. She enjoyed music/concerts Shaker Church. He served in the US Army in Korea. He Keith attended Provo Technical College for electronics with her daughters, visiting museums, traveling, plaza worked as a logger and choke setter in Shelton, Washing- & WNCC Fallon studying diesel mechanics. During his shopping for Native/Spanish jewelry in downtown Santa ton, and when he worked in Alaska. He was known by the younger years, Keith loved working as a firefighter and as Fe, hiking, & cooking. She loved going to spas, she nickname, “Smokey.” He built the ranch of his dreams a mechanic for the Ute Tribe’s motor pool. would always make a refreshing trip to Ojo Caliente. Her and has done numerous blessings for his community. He greatest love & enjoyment, was attending all her beloved was an emotional and spiritual support to many and won Keith was well known for his precision hand-crafted granddaughter Lily’s events, which brought her such the hearts of many people wherever he went. He had knives and leather belts. He was known for his ingenu- happiness! She was Lily’s biggest supporter, Connie just many life-long friends. ity and mechanical skills. Keith made many friends as he loved & adored her granddaughter! He had a great fondness for horses, particularly Appaloo- traveled to powwows and set up his crafts to sell. Keith For the last 14 years, Connie worked at CHRISTUS St. sas, and had many prize winning horses. He also enjoyed was raised by his beloved grandparents, Ethel Wash and Vincent Regional Medical Center in registration. She rodeos, roping, training, grooming, trading, and anything Kneal Grant. They taught him many skills and instilled strived to treat all patients with professionalism, respect, that had to do with the horse business. His other hob- knowledge of his Ute culture and traditions. & with the highest quality of service/care. That was her bies included drawing, building, and helping people. He After his grandparents passed, Keith found a “big broth- top priority! In Fall of 2020, Connie happily retired. was a hardworker who seemed to never stop working. er” father-figure in his uncle Jonas Grant-Bullethead Sr. Connie was a hard-worker, loving & kind. She was so op- His grandkids used to say, “my grandpa can fix anyting.” Jonas and his wife, Joy, were always there for Keith. timistic & she would always say: “Have hope, have faith, People around him felt safe knowing he was close. He don’t stress, don’t worry, everything will always work was the toughest native we knew. Keith’s best memories were of his grandpa, ranching, itself out!” She always made a lasting impression on Willard is survived by his wife, Marsha; children LaDean fishing, hunting and living in the mountains. He had everyone she met. Her friends & co-workers would often Johnson, Harriet Vasquez Luna, Willard J Johnson, Jr., good memories of Intermountain High School and all describe her as a “strong, independent, powerhouse of a Jamie Johnson, Willinda “Wendy” Johnson, Alton John- the friends he made along the way. The most outstanding woman, who stood for herself & her girls.” She cherished son, Nathan “Dean” Harp; 20 grandchildren, 11 great- characteristic about Keith was his “old Indian” sense of all her friendships. grandchildren, and his brothers and sisters, Roberta John- humor. He gave funny nicknames to people and liked to With great sadness we say farewell, Mommy, “Nannie”, son, Jonas Grant Bullethead Sr., Don Taveapont, Zelda joke with everyone he met during his time here with us. Sister, Auntie, & Friend … but we have comfort knowing Murray, Ron Cuch, Ruby Clifford, Eldra Masawiestewa, she is at peace & reunited with her loved ones & Creator. Louanne Reed, Marilyn Cuch; and numerous nieces, He is survived by his wife: Francine Tohannie; his son: Connie is survived by her daughters, Kimberlee T and nephews, aunts, uncles, and other relatives. Colton Tohannie (Crystal); brothers: Urshel Tohannie, Shawndi L. Appah, granddaughter, Lily Romero, all He was preceded in death by his parents; grandsons, Jimi Garrett Martinez, Terry & Doug Appah; sisters: Margaret of Santa Fe, New Mexico; siblings, Timothy Sirewop; Lee Johnson, and Wakinyan Hokshila; granddaughter, Tohannie, Janna Groves, Jeromy Groves, Blue Sky Mar- Parley (Winnifred) Serawop, both of Sunshine Acres; Sheila Pickernell; brothers, Woodrow Accawanna, Carlin tinez and all the Willie girls; grandchildren: Trinity and Pasecho “PJ” Serawop, Coonesville; Miriam Serawop, Cuch, Herbert Stanford, Pat Cordova; grandparents, Jim Talis Tohannie; Maycee, Harlan & Mia Williams, Maomi Vernal; Maureen Serawop (Gregory Ignacio), Coones- & Ruby Accawanna, and an aunt, Melba Appawora. Groves, Miley, Evelynn & Riley Tohannie; many nieces, ville; aunts, Jacqueline Lee, Torrie Nephi; & numerous Graveside services will be held on Thursday, July 1, nephews, cousins and wonderful extended family mem- nieces, nephews, & other relatives. 2021, at 2:00 p.m. at the Ft. Duchesne Cemetery. There bers that are recognized by the family. She was preceded in death by her parents, brothers, will be wake on Wednesday after 2:00 p.m. at his home in Lyndon “Meredith” Serawop, Benedict Serawop; grand- Neola. Military Honors will be presented. He is preceded in death by his parents; Kee Tohannie and parents, Fernando and Darlene Nephi, James “Teddy” Joann Wash. Serawop, and Toots Myore Cesspooch. Friday, June 18, 8:00 pm: A wake and clothes burning Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, ceremony will be held for family and close friends only, June 26, 2021, at the Randlett Episcopal Church. There at the Johnson’s homestead on Friday evening followed will be a wake at Terry Appah’s (Richardson Subdivision) by a Sunrise Ceremony on Saturday which anyone who home on Friday evening after 4:00 p.m. desires, may attend. Breakfast will be served after. Burial will be in the Ouray-Tabbee Cemetery.

Saturday, June 19, 8:00 am - 11:00 am: Visitation will be held at the Johnson’s homestead – this will be the oppor- Arlynn James Wyasket tunity for the public to view and pay respects. Arlynn James Wyasket, age 46, of Roosevelt, passed away June 30, 2021 at his home. Saturday, June 19, 12:00 pm: A graveside ceremony will Arlynn was born January 17, 1975 in Roosevelt to Wil- be held at the Fallon Paiute- Tribal Cemetery. liam and Mary Elizabeth Root Wyasket. A traditional feed will follow, to be held at the Fallon Arlynn was a great Pow Wow singer. He enjoyed old cars, Paiute-Shoshone Tribe’s gymnasium/community center. low riders, traveling, and especially attending concerts. John Garcia He cherished his native culture and participating in Sun- Please respect those who prefer to mask-up and social dance and Pow Wows. His family was the most important distance during all services. Cards and flowers can be sent John Isidro Cresencio Garcia, Sr., age 78, of Ft. Duch- thing to him and he loved spending time with them. He to the Smith Family Funeral Home, 505 Cemetery Rd, esne, passed away June 21, 2021. had a gentle heart and enjoyed his animals. Fallon, NV 89406. He was born April 19, 1943, in Conjilon, New Mexico, to Victor and Adelaida Sandoval Garcia. He married Doro- He is survived by his children, Grace Wyasket, Arlysia Our family send a big thank you for kind comforting thea UncaSam and they have been together for over 58 Wyasket, Mance Wyasket, Ebby Wyasket, Ashton Wy- words, donations and other assistance from friends, fam- years. asket, his siblings, Jerry (Jaccquiline) Tapoof, Shelley ily, the Fallon Paiute-Shoshone Tribe and the Northern John worked for the Ute Indian Tribe for many years and Tapoof, Ute Tribe. in various services throughout the tribe. He was also a Marlene Tapoof, Koralene (Jerrod) Mountain, aunt, rancher and really enjoyed working with his horses and Annette Jenkins Pusher, his cousins, Doyle Cesspooch, cows. His hobbies included hunting, fishing, going to the Dylene Cesspooch, Paula Black, Dino Cesspooch, Em- mountains, and riding horses. He adored his family and mette Cesspooch, Shanna Cesspooch, Helen Cesspooch, especially loved spending time with the grandkids. Kate Cesspooch, and Ann Cesspooch. John is survived by his wife, Dorothea; children, Johnny He was preceded in death by his parents, his siblings, C Garcia, Jr., Mureen Garcia, Murita Garcia, all of Ft. Zoann Wyasket, Venny Wyasket, Iran Wyasket, Virginia Duchesne; Phillip Garcia, Randlett; Lora Garcia (Waylon Wyasket, Cindy LaRose, Sharon LaRose, Eric LaRose, Murdock), Neola; Rosa Garcia, Ft. Duchesne; a grand- Perry Tapoof, and Tilford Tapoof. daughter whom he helped raise, Andrea (Jonathon) Graveside services will be held on Tuesday, July 6, 2021 Daniels; grandchildren, Adelita, Isidro, Caroleena, & at 11:00.m. at the Roosevelt Memorial Park. A wake will Graciella Diaz; many great-grandchildren, and great- be held after 4:00 p.m. on Monday at Shelley Tapoof’s great-grandchildren; special nieces, Lori Garcia, Rebecca home in Whiterocks. (Scotty) Gutierrez, Darlene Romero, Ida Romero, and numerous other nieces, nephews, and other relatives. He was preceded in death by two sons, Andrew & Blaine Garcia; parents; siblings, Cordie Montono, Florencia Garcia, and Antonio Garcia. There will be a viewing on Tuesday, June 29, 2021, at the Hullinger Mortuary from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Follow- ing the viewing he will be cremated.

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Stepping Stones Ezekiel 17:22 “Meditate upon these things. Give thyself wholly to them, that thy profiting may appear to all. Take heed unto thyself, and unto the doctrine; continue in them, for in doing this, thou shalt both Michael save thyself and them that hear thee.” 1 Timothy 4:15-16

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