Annual Sales Tax Revenue Sharing Begins Reno-Sparks Indian Colony Giving Nearly $500000 to Washoe County Schools

VOLUME XII ISSUE 2 February 28 , 2017

Annual Sales Tax Revenue Sharing Begins

Reno-Sparks Indian Colony giving nearly $500,000 to Washoe County Schools

The Reno-Sparks Indian of course, revenue sharing a capital budget that funds Colony (RSIC) will commemo- for education.” construction/repair projects rate its first revenue sharing In accordance with Senate for the entire school district. payment to the Washoe County Bill 299 which unanimously A description of the various School District with a press passed the Nevada Legislature types of projects funded can be conference and ceremonial “Big in 2005, the RSIC proposed found at the WCSD website at: Check” handover this Tuesday, to share sales tax revenue http://wcsdbuilding.com/ and at 10 a.m., at the Tribal Health from its retail project near http://wcsdbuilding.com/what-is Center (1715 Kuenzli St.). Highway 395 and East 2nd -the-plan-for-building-and- “We are to reinforce proud street to benefit the Washoe repairing-schools/ . publicly our commitment County School District. As is typical of government to educating all Washoe County As outlined in the law, this revenue sharing agreements, school children,” said Arlan D. annual revenue sharing the law did not earmark Melendez, Chairman of the payment from the RSIC will go expenditures just for the Native RSIC. “Our leadership is to the Washoe County School American community. committed to the academic District School Renewals Fund, Continued on page 9 advancement of not just our Native American students, but to all area youth.” This nearly half million dollar contribution is the final step in a 15 year project between Washoe County, the State of Nevada, and the RSIC. “This collaboration was designed to benefit all parties, most importantly our children,” Chairman Melendez said. “Thanks to the success of our retail operations with our increased tax revenue, the entire region is enjoying new community amenities, For the Kids — Starting this month in conjunction with SB299, the Reno-Sparks Indian Colony will increased urban development, make annual contributions to the Washoe County School District School Renewals Fund, a capital budget private partnerships and that funds construction, repair projects for the entire school district. 2 Important MARCH dates Deadlines, Mailing List The Camp News Profile 1 Assistance Applying for College Financial Aid, Education Building, 9 a.m. Started in the early 1980s, Family Literacy Night, RSIC Library, 5 p.m. The Camp News is the monthly publication for the Law & Order Committee Meeting, Tribal Court, 6 p.m. Reno-Sparks Indian Colony 3 Native Art Classes, Behavioral Health Division, 9 a.m. community. The newsletter 6 Education Advisory Committee meeting, Education Conference Room, Noon is produced monthly out of the RSIC Public Senior Advisory Committee meeting, Senior Center, 1 p.m. Relations Department and Enrollment Advisory Committee meeting, Enrollment Office, 5:30 p.m. duplicated and distributed by RSIC Administration 7 Pow Wow Club, RSTHC, 6 p.m. Front Office. 8 Elder Fit Class, Senior Center, 12:30 p.m. SEND US YOUR NEWS Prevent T2 Diabetes Class, RSTHC, 5:30 p.m. The deadline for all print 9 Lunch & Learn: National Kidney Month, RSTHC, 1:30 p.m. submissions to be consid- 10 Native Art Classes, Behavioral Health Division, 9 a.m. ered for publication in The Camp News is 5 p.m., the Native Wellness Talking Circle, Tribal Court Building, 1 p.m. second Thursday of every Picasso & Pizza, RSIC Gym, 5:30 p.m. month. 15 Assistance Applying for College Financial Aid, Education Building, 9 a.m. CONTACT OUR STAFF Tribal Council Meeting, 34 Reservation Conference Room, 6 p.m. E-mail your submissions 16 Read by Grade 3 Informational Night, 34 Multipurpose Rm., 6 p.m. to [email protected] or drop off your photos and 17 St. Patrick’s Day suggested articles at 34 Friday TryDay, RSTHC Reservation Road, Reno, Native Art Classes, Behavioral Health Division, 9 a.m. NV 89502. 20 Spring Break Starts for WCSD CIRCULATION Executive Health Board meeting, RSTHC, 5:30 p.m. If you live outside Washoe County and would like to 21 Commodity Distribution, Senior Center, 8 a.m. receive The Camp News 22 Assistance Applying for College Financial Aid, Education Building, 9 a.m. via U.S. Post, please Elder Fit Class, Senior Center, 12:30 p.m. contact us with your mailing address. Prevent T2 Diabetes Class, RSTHC, 5:30 p.m. If you have a problem with 24 Native Art Classes, Behavioral Health Division, 9 a.m. delivery, please call us at (775) 329-2936. 25 L&C Great Basin Native Plants presentation, San Rafael Park, 10 a.m.

ELECTRONIC EDITION 27 Housing Advisory Board Meeting, Hungry Valley Housing Dept. 6 p.m. For those of you who 29 Assistance Applying for College Financial Aid, Education Building, 9 a.m. would prefer to get an Prevent T2 Diabetes Class, RSTHC, 5:30 p.m. electronic version of The Economic Development Meeting, 34 Reservation Conference Room, 6 p.m. Camp News or just read it on-line, please see: 30 Talking Circle, RSTHC Behavioral Health Division, 4 p.m. www.rsic.org and PDFs 31 Native Art Classes, Behavioral Health Division, 9 a.m. of our publication are available. Check: http://www.rsic.org for a comprehensive calendar

3 4 Tribal Member Johni Bill Opens Alluring Beauty

Native entrepreneur sets individual self-determination example for community

For years, Johni Bill has attainable goal for anyone In the case of Alluring wanted to help people with an willing to work hard. Beauty, the RSIC’s operation issue she encountered as a “There are a lot of laws and of a business incubator—retail teen---skin health. Now, as the rules, and that is a good thing,” space for multiple users-— owner/operator of Alluring Bill said. “Creating a business allows the tribe to offer low Beauty, Bill is not just providing plan and a safety manual took start up costs to help Bill get aesthetician services, but she is a lot.” her business started. a role model for other budding According to Steve Moran, Chairman Melendez said entrepreneurs. the director of the RSIC that because Bill has the “I’m still learning, but I am Economic Development and tenacity to be independent and really excited,” Bill said. Business Enterprises Depart- not totally dependent on the “Becoming a business owner is ment, one of the goals of the tribe, she is fulfilling an a big step for me.” RSIC Tribal Council is to offer important role for the entire Her business, located at 1962 more help to tribal members community. Pyramid Hwy, in a shared space who want to go into business “We recognize that we need with the Reno-Sparks Indian for themselves. more small businesses,” Colony’s Smoke Shop V, In addition to providing Melendez said. “That will take focuses on waxing, tinting and information about local leaders in our community and eyelash extensions and Bill resources which can help an we congratulate and thank plans to offer facials soon. entrepreneur secure funding, Johni for taking on that Since high school when Bill write a business plan, file for a responsibility.” herself dealt with problem skin, business license, and the like, Alluring Beauty is open she has explored the field the Colony has partnered with Tuesday-Sunday from 10 a.m., of cosmetology and has had an other agencies to hold work- until 7 p.m. Bill can be reached interest in being a hair and shops to assist entrepreneurs. at 775/722-4880. makeup artist. It was this ambition which led her to a Jan. 30 grand opening of her open salon. “Johni had a vision and has stepped forward to be one of our small business pioneers,” Chairman Arlan D. Melendez told the crowd of about 20 which gathered for the celebration. “When you really think about self-determination, a term that we talk about a lot in Indian Country, Johni is showing us a real example.” Bill said that she does feel a little pressure, but she is excited Alluring Beauty — Reno-Sparks Indian Colony Tribal member Johni Bill celebrated the grand to show other people that oper- opening of her new business located at 1962 Pyramid Hwy, Suite B, next to Smoke Shop V. Specializing ating a business is a worthy, in aesthetician services like waxing, tinting and eyelash extensions, call 722-4880 for an appointment.

5 6 VA Enlists Tribes for Help With Cultural Competency Rule changes allows Native facilities to assist veterans with benefit claims

By Jefferson Keel, Confederated Tribes of Grand I applaud the rule and VA Lt. Governor of the Chickasaw Nation Ronde. “For decades, tribes for their due diligence on this and former President of the NCAI with accredited facilities have matter.” Native Americans serve in the been able to provide quality Tribal Nations serve Veterans military among the highest rate, services to our Native American first. We open our ceremonies per capita, compared to other Veterans and non-Native and carry the flags of our groups and our nations honor Veterans alike. The piece that nations. As of 2015, 16,910 the place of tribal warriors was missing was the ability American Indians or Alaska in our communities and our to provide assistance on VA Natives serve in the armed culture on a daily basis. benefit claims. This rule forces, making up 1.3 percent But for Veterans living within recognizes the unique relation- of the military population. or near tribal communities, it ship our tribes have with our But receiving VA accreditation can sometimes be difficult federal government and is not an easy process. VA must to receive representation Veterans in some of our most ensure, as legally required, that for benefit claims. Often, these rural communities. No Veteran all accredited VSOs can provide Veterans cannot reach existing should have to drive hundreds long-term, quality representa- Veterans Service organizations of miles to receive care they tion. As such, tribal organiza- (VSOs) or may not be using could be eligible to receive next tions must meet the same them due to cultural barriers. door at a tribal facility. stringent requirements as One way VA has tried to help, The ability to credential tribal national and state VSOs. OTGR is through a rule change in the facilities as VSOs will also help can assist with tribal applica- Code of Federal Regulations to further extend services to tions before they are sent (38 CFR 14.628). This change Native Veterans in a culturally to OGC, which makes the final will allow eligible tribal organi- appropriate manner. approval. zations to become accredited VA invites all interested tribal by VA. It is believed that organizations to consider begin- accredited tribal organizations ning the process of becoming a can provide Veterans VSO. with better, more culturally On a daily basis active duty competent services. members become Veterans and Over the past year, VA’s too many Veterans return home Office of Tribal Government to find that their greatest Relations (OTGR) and Office challenges still lie ahead. War of General Counsel (OGC) is ugly and it has long lasting have worked together effects that challenges the to implement this rule change. resilience of all people. In March of 2016, letters were The tribal nations are sent to tribal leaders, asking committed to finding the path for their input. for our Veterans to become “This rule is a positive step tribal leaders, teachers, forward for Indian Country and business owners, active citizens Native Service — Since the earliest VA,” said Reyn Leno, Vietnam wars, Native Americans have served in high and successful parents. Veteran and Chairman of the numbers with distinction and honor. Continued on page 9

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We work closely with the OTGR and have established a good relationship with this important VA office. I invite other tribes to connect with OTGR as well, as they begin the road to becoming accredited VSOs. The ability to work with local, trusted qualified representatives to file for benefits our Veterans have earned through their service can make a world of difference in the Veteran and their family’s overall quality of life. I look forward to seeing tribal nations begin to support their warriors through this effort to serve those who have selflessly and courageously served our nation.

Editor's Note: This article was originally published on the Vantage Point, the official blog of the United States Department of Veterans Affairs

Continued from cover all students including RSIC not immediate. “When we negotiated this tribal members and Urban Because these properties agreement nearly 15 years Indian students will benefit. had been the site of several ago, we insisted that the This first payment has been industrial businesses, the revenue sharing benefit the in the works for a long time. RSIC partnered with the entire region and education The vision for a retail Environmental Protection was an ideal cause,” complex got started when Agency and Nevada Division Chairman Melendez said. using tribal tax revenues and a of Environment Protection, “With this money going 1995 tribal municipal bond, the to remove soil contaminated to fund capital improvements Colony purchased multiple with pesticides, petroleum for the school district— properties and amassed 22 hydrocarbons, metals, poly- to repair school facilities, acres just east of its downtown chlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), to construct new schools, land base. lead, and nitrogen. to purchase new equipment— However, construction was Continued on the back cover

9 Reno-Sparks Indian Colony ± Education Department MARCH - 2017

Encouraging Cultural Pride and Awareness

Mission:

To encourage the growth of a positive cultural identity for Reno-Sparks Indian Colony community members through the teach- ing of their native language(s) – Numu, Newe and Washiw – and by providing a learning environment in which community members will gain a basic understanding of the Great Basin Cultures.

Beginner level Shoshone and Paiute Language Classes will continue in March 2017. These interactive classes include gram- mar, story telling, games, songs and immersion activities. Each class has a knowledgeable language instructor and anyone who is interested in learning one or more of the Great Basin Native Languages is welcome to attend.

Language Classes:

Tuesdays Newe (Shoshone): ON HOLD UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.

The program is currently seeking a Shoshone Language Instructor. This is a part-time variable hour position, 6-hours weekly. For more information please contact the Language & Culture Program. Employment applications are available at the RSIC Human Resources Office.

Wednesdays Washiw (Washoe): ON HOLD UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

The program is currently seeking a Washoe Language Instructor. This is a part-time variable hour position, 6-hours weekly. For more information please contact the Language & Culture Program. Employment applications are available at the RSIC Human Resources Office. Seniors Numu (Paiute) Class: Location: RSIC Senior Center, 34 Reservation Road, Reno Time: 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Instructor: Thalia Dick Dates: 3/1, 3/8, 3/15, 3/22, 3/29

Thursdays Numu (Paiute): Location: RSIC Library – 401 Golden LN. Time: 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Instructor: Stacey Burns Dates: 3/2, 3/9, 3/16, 3/23, 3/30 Cultural Activity:

Date: March 25, 2017 Great Basin Native Plants from an Indigenous Perspective Time: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Join the L&C staff at the Wilbur D. May Arboretum and Botanical Garden – Ranch House in Rancho San Rafael Regional Park for an interactive morning; learn about Great Basin native plants – medicinal uses, Paiute names and practical traditional uses.

Everyone is invited! Anyone interested in learning about the Great Basin language or way of life is welcome to attend the language classes. Children must be accompanied by an adult. For more information, contact the Language & Culture Program, Stacey Burns – [email protected] or 775-785-1321

10 11 12 What Do You Need in Case of an Emergency? Be prepared with supplies, essentials for extreme weather, disasters

Submitted by N. David Hunkup  Waterproof/windproof  Disinfectant RSIC Emergency Services Manager matches  Improvised toilet seat  Flashlight and spare (5 gallon bucket works It is important to be prepared batteries well) for emergencies such as power outages, earthquakes, fires and  Water purification tablets  Paper cups and plates other disasters.  Utility knife  Personal toiletries and Every homeowner should hygiene products have an emergency survival kit  Emergency candles  Baby/infant supplies in their home. The kits should  Extra eyeglasses/contact have enough supplies for all lenses  Aluminum foil of your family members for at least 72 hours or longer.  Essential medications  Paper towels Emergency supplies can be  Extra clothing  Plastic utensils stored in a large, clean trash Homeowners should also  Soap can, suitcase, duffle bag, back- include items for a sanitation kit pack, footlocker, or individual  Work gloves which includes: pack. Non-perishable food items  Plastic bucket with tight For more information, please such as ready-to-eat items fitting lid contact N. David Hunkup in unbreakable containers, at 785-1373 or via email at:  Plastic bags and ties canned meats, juice, fruits and [email protected] . vegetables, powdered milk, infant care foods, crackers, peanut butter, freeze-dried and dehydrated goods are recommended. In addition, emergency supplies should include enough bottled water to provide a minimum of 1-gallon per person per day. Other items recommended for emergency survival kits include:  Battery powered radio with weather alert channels  First aid kit and manual  Sleeping bags and wool/ thermal blankets Be Prepared — Being ready means being equipped with the proper supplies you might need in the event of an emergency or disaster. The RSIC Emergency Services Department encourages every house-  Manual can opener hold to keep supplies in an easy-to-carry bag that you can use at home or take with you. File photo

13 14 15 Ask Paul

When I see people who say successful as the patient’s will- to not follow the doctor’s they have pain, the first ingness to engage in this plan. directions for a healthy life- question I ask is “What pain Imagine any sport that has a style, the patient’s heart will medication are you taking?” coach. What would happen if be negatively impacted. the coach created a great Many studies show pain It seems our society has game plan and the individuals medication especially opioids been trained to reach for a on the team did what they (Vicodin, OxyContin, and pain pill whenever a person wanted, others) are appropriate experiences pain. disregarded the coach’s plan, for short term pain only. Some people become so and ran around shouting “throw These medications can be a dependent on pain pills, they me the ball?” big problem when managing will take a pain pill even It would be fun to watch, but long term or chronic pain. when they don’t feel pain, the outcome would be chaotic. Your health care profession- but perceive something will The coach or doctor only has als are aware of this and are be uncomfortable. as much power as the player invested in keeping you safe This is a pain pill cycle and or patient gives him/her and healthy. this cycle is difficult to break. by following his/her advice. If a person has chronic Please keep in mind that For example, if the patient pain, medication can actually not everyone who takes pain with a heart condition decides make the person more pills will have problems. sensitive to pain and heighten Actually most people who their pain response. take pain pills follow their The person has to take the doctor’s instructions and use lead in exploring and giving these pills to heal with good an honest effort in participat- results. ing in healthy alternatives. It However, pain pills are is a team effort, but the addictive and there are person on the medication has people who are living in a “If a person has to put in most of the effort. pain pill cycle lifestyle. This A healthy lifestyle without article is about trying some chronic pain, being reliant on medications different solutions for pain is the payoff. Our health care instead of continuing to just medication can team offers healthy lifestyle take pills. changes instead of taking First, think of the health actually make the pain pills, explains what care provider as a men- success will look like, and tor/coach who can cre- person more creates an exit strategy or ate a plan or strategy time frame for taking pain to stop a patient’s sensitive to pain medications. pain pill cycle. This Many people who have medical profes- and heighten their relied on taking pain pills for a sional’s role long time have actually built a lifestyle around taking their is only as pain response.”

16 pain pills. When a health care of these ideas are simple and Zumba a try. professional asks the patient don’t require much advanced The Zumba to try an alternative lifestyle thought to understand the logic, instructor’s energy change instead of taking pain like eat a good diet, exercise is contagious. Yoga, pills, the patient will try the and get sleep. Of course if you aquacise and line dancing lifestyle change one time and have any questions always are also available at RSTHC. say “this doesn’t work” and go consult your physician. You’ll also find an acupunc- back to taking the pain pill. Dr. Pohl, Medical Director ture specialist at the RSTHC The patient will even use for the Las Vegas Recovery – another way to relieve their single attempt at a Center which specializes chronic pain. healthy lifestyle change as an in chronic pain and addiction, Sometimes creating a excuse to continue the pain says pain is often the result healthy lifestyle is like eating pill cycle. Keep in mind, of inflammation in the body. An an elephant. many of these healthy alter- easy fix is to review your diet Q: How do you eat an natives take effort and may and limit foods that cause elephant? be uncomfortable in the inflammation like white bread, A: A little bit at a time. beginning but, like everything rice, tortillas, sugar, and soda. Have some fun. Engage in else, everything is easier after Then for a double health effect, your community. Go to pow practice. And if we are add anti-inflammatory foods wows and sweats, dance, comparing the effort it takes like salmon, sardines, and engage with your spirituality, to engage in a healthy activity vegetables. Make healthy and play with your kids and to the effort of taking a pill we meals at home a life-style grandkids. see that taking a pain pill standard. Many of my clients who doesn’t take much effort at You can talk to Kristie seek alternatives to pain all. So, honestly, it’s not fair Messerli at (775) 329-5162, medication say it’s challeng- to compare – is it? ext.1943 who is a registered ing, but their new lifestyle How can a family member dietitian at RSTHC for great was well worth it. or partner help support this healthy dietary education. Also, dispose of unneeded patient and also hold them Many times people in chronic medications. If you would accountable? Answer: Make pain are stiff from sitting around like to dispose of your the healthy lifestyle alterna- because they have a difficult unwanted old pain tive fun and rewarding. time moving. It’s tough, but the medications, look Engage in the activity with more the person exercises or for information about the person, fix healthy meals moves around the easier these the Prescription and enjoy the meals with the activities will become. Engage Drug Round Up in April person, have contests, be in fun activities. Start by throw- or contact Jason creative and incorporate as ing a ball or walking and Hill at the RSTHC much laughter as possible. talking. Move your body. Pick (775) 329-5162. Here are some ideas that a sport such as basketball and ext. 1965. people who have chronic pain take turns shooting free throws. have tried and say they’ve Be gentle with yourself and had good results. Many take things gradually. Give

17 In & Around: Reno-Sparks Indian Colony Community Athletic scholarship, helping hand, historical setting

College Ball – Angelica Shanrock, a senior at Spanish Springs High, will Sharing Resources – The RSIC Human Services did public outreach continue her education at College of the Siskiyous (COS) in Weed, Calif., to area homeless during a recent summit. Over 1,500 people were given thanks to a basketball scholarship. Shanrock recently led SSHS to a victory small items from the Colony staff— granola bars, pens, gloves, hand warm- in the Northern 4A Regional Tournament in which she scored 27 points. ers, clothes pins, hand sanitizers, raincoat covers—which were donated by Photo provided by RSIC Education various RSIC departments and divisions. Photo by Eric Dearmore

On Site Learning – Several students from Vaughn Middle School took a Big Crowd – Students from the Reno-Sparks Indian Colony were among a tour of Stewart Indian School as part of the Nevada Tribes Legislative Day. large group learning about the Stewart Indian School which served as the Besides learning the history of Indian boarding schools, the students visited only off-reservation Indian boarding school in Nevada from 1890 to 1980. the state capital and witness the Nevada government in action. In 1985, the school was listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Photo provided by RSIC Education Photo provided by the Nevada Indian Commission

18 We would like to introduce our new Archives Techni- cian, Lydia Morris, to the Archives & Records Center. Lydia is an enrolled RSIC member, she resides in Spanish Springs with her two daughters Hailey & Hannah and husband John. She brings knowledge and experience from working as a summer intern at the Tribal Archives in High School. We welcome her and we are excited to have her working with us here at the Archives!

A day in RSIC’s past….

February 1st, 1972 Construction started on new Reno- Sparks Neighborhood Facility Building, 34 Reservation Road, Reno Colony. Construction awarded to Hancock & Hancock. Construc- tion was completed in September and the building was dedicated September 11, 1972. The Facility Building was first used for the Chair- man’s office and community events.

Archives & Records has a new phone number 775-785-1335

Staff can be reached at following extensions: RSIC Tribal Archives Trisha Calabaza-Tribal Archivist ext.7777 15A Reservation Road |Reno, NV 89502 Lydia Morris-Archives Technician ext.7726 Office Hours 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday – Friday Esnala Kaye-Records Management Technician ext.7725

19 Money Never Will Compensate for Loss of Homeland

Federal government inconsistent with 5th amendment in Indian County

Submitted by Steve Melendez to speculate why we went to Iraq without any clear orders Board Member or direction on how the money American Indian Genocide Museum to war with Iraq. Pulitzer Prize winning author, James Risen was to be used.” When everyone from our wrote in his book Pay Any Over a decade later, we can president on down believes Price: “...Within weeks of the only wonder why nations go that Iraq had no weapons toppling of Saddam Hussein’s to war with each other. of mass destruction, you have statue in Baghdad’s Firdos Even at Standing Rock, you to wonder why we went to war Square in April 2003… have to read between the lines in the first place. unmarked trucks started and look behind the scenes We also know now that there backing up to the loading docks to understand why tribal was never any evidence link- at the East Rutherford Opera- councils will turn on their own ing Saddam Hussein to the tions Center. There, they were people. 9/11/01 terrorist attacks. filled end to end with dozens of On February 15, 1974, the Some said we went to war pallets of shrink-wrapped $100 government, through an act for the oil and some said we bills…The trucks stopped at of Congress called the Indian went to war for the economy. Andrews Air Force Base out- Claims Commission, offered Then there was that three side Washington, D.C., where the Lakota $17 million dollars paragraph article in the the palletized cash was trans- for their homeland. When it November 13, 2000 edition ferred to the became obvious that the of Time magazine entitled, cargo holds of air force C-17 Indians would not take such a “Saddam Turns His Back transport planes…finally, the piddling amount, the Congress on Greenbacks.” planes landed at Baghdad passed another act called the The article said that Iraq International Airport…” Indian Claims Commission Act would no longer accept dollars Of the $12 to $14 billion Amendment which added $85 for oil because it did not want in palletized cash and the $5.8 million more in interest to deal “in the currency of the billion in electronic transfers, under the 5th amendment of the enemy.” Risen wrote, “All told, approxi- U.S. Constitution (dealing with In retrospect, we are only left mately $20 billion was sent just compensation). The Fifth Amendment says, “No person shall be compelled … to be a witness against himself, nor deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor shall private property be taken for public use, without just compensation.” The government lawyers were in a dilemma because allowing Five Hundred Years Ago — According to Native American author Steve Newcomb, when interest from the time of Columbus set foot on Guanahani island, he performed a ceremony to take possession of the land for Spain, “discovery” (the Indian Claims acting under the international laws of Western Christendom. This act was based on a religious Doctrine of Discovery. Five centuries later, the United States government still uses this archaic Judeo-Christian Commission was based on the doctrine to deny the rights of Native American Indians. File photo Continued on page 21

20 Continued from page 20 checks, their royalty payments Sioux, you have got to apply it for “Doctrine of Discovery”) for one stopped. Of course not many every other Indian tribe tribe would have to apply to all people talk about it because the in the country. Now, if you are the tribes, even the ones which shame of being swindled also going to apply that, how much had already been paid. steals your voice. should be given to the California In 1980, the Supreme Court There is a parallel between Indians who got $29 million for weighed in, the United States what is happening now and the State of California? How offered $105 million dollars. what happened with the West- about Los Angeles and San Currently, that amount has grown ern Shoshone. While Carrie Francisco? How about the to $1.3 billion dollars. Dann was trying to get their Florida Indians who got $16 Only adults and no children treaty honored, the tribal million? …Who are getting $16 would share in that money--- councils were trying to sell the million for most of the State money that would only amount land right out from under her of Florida? How about Miami and to about $10,000 per adult. Does and everyone fighting for their Palm Beach? How much is that anyone know what the cut off age rights. The Western Shoshone worth today? And if you are going is that deprives a child the right had the Treaty of Ruby Valley to apply that standard for the to his or her homeland? Those of 1863 which they took all the Sioux, you have to apply it parents who are thinking way to the United Nations. for everybody else.” of accepting that meager amount In 2003 the U.S. government The question that should be of money are throwing the admitted that they were relying asked is whether Congress has children in their own households on the 1823 Supreme Court the right to discriminate which into the fires of hopelessness. decision of Johnson v. M’Intosh parts of the 5th amendment This money is for the selling - the doctrine of discovery. applies to the Indians. This is of the Great Sioux Nation today. During the Obama administra- especially relevant since the Make no mistake about it, this is tion, checks were cut to every United Nations Declaration on the an out-of-court settlement with man, woman and child on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples the Congress picking and rez for $20,000 dollars that the says in Article 37 that “Indigenous choosing which parts of the 5th tribal councils settled with the peoples have the right to recogni- amendment applies to the government for their land tion, observance and enforce- Indians---if at all. The “due rights—with another $20,000 ment of treaties…” process of law” part would to come at a later date. Some Recently, in a video on demand that the supreme law people think that the United Censored News, a law enforce- of the land, the treaty be Nations is worthless, but it has ment officer told a water protector honored. a way of shining a light on that he was “on the asphalt” and These so-called leaders with government swindle. Then it is the water protector told him, “You dollar signs in their eyes need up to sovereign nations are on stolen land.” to consider that out of the to determine whether they are Let the United Nations decide Homestake Gold Mine alone, the masters of their fates, the who the law enforcers are and they took 41 million troy ounces captains of their souls, or the who in fact are the law breakers. of gold worth $48 billion dollars at cutters of their own throats. today’s prices. During the hearing in 1976, Just a couple of years ago to bump the offer from $17 Editor’s Note: in the Elouise Cobell case, those million to $102 million, The above editorial was provided few Indians who were government attorney Mileur by Steve Melendez. A Paiute actually receiving royalties from argued against adding interest, Indian, Melendez grew up on the oil wells found that once they “...Senator, if you are going Reno-Sparks Indian Colony and cashed those Cobell settlement to apply this standard for the now lives in Texas.

SAVE THE DATES! April 21-22 If you would like to participate, volunteer, or set up an environmentally themed booth, call Bhie-Cie Ledesma, Environmental Specialist II at 785-1363.

22 Rea d by Grade 3 Please join us for an informational night for parents to understand: Who? What? Why? and how the RSIC Education Department Staff can help.

Nevada State Law: Students NOT When: Thursday March 16 reading on level by grade 3 may be Time: 6 – 7 p.m. held back/retained. Where: Education Building, Effective 2016-2017 school year. Tutoring Room All parent/guardians are encouraged to attend to see how Please call Tanya Hernandez, this new law might affect your Reno Education K-12 Advisor @ student. 775-329-6114 with questions.

I would like to give my support and love to my daughter Jade Tayler Christy. She is attending school at St. Francis Indian School which is on the Rosebud Reservation in South Dakota. She is on the JV girls basketball team. I am so proud of you, Jade. Keep up the hard work!!! Love you. Dad (your #1 fan)

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Monda ys & Wednesda ys

...call 329-5162 for details

26 Beacon of Light Mixed age group Meets Thursday evenings at 6:15 pm Located at 200 Many Nations Road How mu’ my name is Felice; it is my belief that as human beings we are called to love, encourage and pray for one another and as a Paiute woman I believe it is my duty to bring the message of light, love and healing to our people. Anyone that is seeking to strengthen their personal relationship with God, our Creator and wanting to embark on new healthy relationships with others please come stop by and see what our time together is all about. If you don’t have childcare bring your little one with you to share the experience together. Should you have any further questions please feel free to visit our webpage at http:// www.summitnv.org/life-groups Pesa, Felice Guevara

Planning on attending college any time soon? Get help ahead of time!

Free Application for Federal Student Assistance (FAFSA) help at the RSIC Education computer lab.

9 - Noon 34 Reservation Road Bldg. D Wednesdays March 1, March 15, March 29

If you wish to set an appointment for evening help, please call and make arrangements. Hungry Valley residents, please call to set up a time and we can meet at the Hungry Valley computer lab.

(775) 329-6114 ask for Monica We will help with scholarship searches, essay writing tips and essay review, too.

27 Legal Notices, Public Announcements

Recruitment for important committees, youth environmental conference announcement

Recruitment for Pow Wow Committee Members Numaga Indian Pow Wow and Indian Days committee is currently seeking Reno-Sparks Indian Colony Tribal members to serve on the 31st Annual Numaga Indian Days Pow Wow Committee. There are THREE vacancies. Committee members will be appointed by the RSIC Tribal Council and shall serve a term of (4) years. If you are interested in becoming a Numaga Indian Pow Wow and Indian Days committee member, please submit your completed application to: Reno-Sparks Indian Colony Pow Wow Committee ATTN: Tribal Administrator 34 Reservation Road Reno NV 89502

Notice to RSIC Enrolled Members An Election Board consisting of five (5) members and two (2) alternates shall be appointed within six (6) months before the 2017 Tribal Election and the term of office of these officials shall be for two (2) years. The Election Board members shall be compensated at a rate prescribed by the Tribal Council. The Standing Rules for Committees and Advisory Boards of the Reno-Sparks Indian Colony were revised and adopted by the Tribal Council on 10-31-2012, Resolution No. 2012-RS-53. Rules No. 8 states - "Each person appointed as a member of a committee or advisory board shall not sit on more than two committees or advisory boards at a time; this is combined, meaning that if a person sits on a committee and an advisory board, that person has reached the limit under this rule. The only exception is if a person sits on an intermittent board, such as the Election Board; in that instance the person is subject to the limit of this provision but can sit as a member on one intermittent committee or advisory board. A person can only serve as the chair of one committee or advisory board at a time, including an intermittent committee or advisory board." Any interested RSIC enrolled member may submit their signed letter of interest to the Tribal Administrator at 34 Reservation Road, Reno, NV, 89502. No emails will be accepted.

Native Youth Community Adaptation and Leadership Congress WHO: Native American, Alaskan Native, and Pacific Islander 10-12th Grade High School Students (in small community groups of approximately 3-5) Accepted students will travel with one adult chaper- one from their community to and from the event. WHAT: Native Youth Community Adaptation and Leadership Congress WHEN: July 9-15, 2017 (The application deadline is Friday, April 7 ) WHERE: National Conservation Training Center (NCTC), Shepherdstown, West Virginia COST: None (All student travel to the Congress, lodging, and food costs at NCTC will be paid for by the Bureau of Indian Affairs and other federal agency partners.) If you have any questions about the program or the application process, please contact the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service via e-mail at [email protected] or by phone at 304-876-7772 or 304-876-7388.

28 Legal Notices, Public Announcements

Name change, Language & Culture, Executive Health Board recruitment

IN THE RENO-SPARKS TRIBAL COURT Reno-Sparks Tribal Health Center IN AND FOR THE RENO-SPARKS INDIAN COLONY Recruiting Representative RENO, WASHOE COUNTY, NEVADA Executive Health Board PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Petitioner, Marie Rose The Reno-Sparks Tribal Health Center is recruit- Hernandez, who i s a member of the Reno• Sparks Indian ing for one (1) RSIC Tribal representative to fill a Colony, has filed a Petition in the Reno-Sparks Tribal vacancy on the Executive Health Board. Court, Case No.CV• NC-2016-0016, praying that said The Executive Health Board voting membership Court enter an Order changing the present legal name consists of five (5) Reno-Sparks Indian Colony Marie Rose Hernandez, to the name of Katelynn Calvin, residents who are enrolled members, and two (2) which i s the name Petitioner desires to have. representative from the Urban Indian population, for a total of seven (7) voting members. RSIC Notice is hereby given that any person having objection representatives must live on the Colony or to the aforesaid change of name shall file written in Hungry Valley. objection, showing cause why the Petition should not The Executive Health Board members meet be granted , with the Reno-Sparks Tribal Court, 1 900 at least once a month, usually on the third Prosperity Street, Reno, NV, within ten (10) days after Monday, and are provided a monthly meeting publication or this notice. stipend for participation. The members are appointed by the Tribal Dated this 30th day of December, 2016 Council and shall serve a term for a four-year Henrietta A. Tobey period. Clerk of Court If you are interested in being a member of the Reno-Sparks Tribal Court Executive Health Board, please submit a letter of interest to:

The Executive Health Board Recruitment for Language & Culture Advisory Reno-Sparks Tribal Health Center Committee Members 1715 Kuenzli Street The Reno-Sparks Indian Colony Language & Reno, NV 89502 Culture Advisory Committee is currently seeking one Tribal member to serve on the Language & All interested participants will be invited to fill out Culture Advisory Committee. an application which can be obtained from the Committee members will be appointed by the front desk at 34 Reservation Rd. For more RSIC Tribal Council and shall serve a term of two information please phone, 329-5162, ext., 1901. years. If interested in becoming an LCAB member, please submit a letter of interest to: Reno-Sparks Indian Colony Language & Culture Program 401 Golden Lane www.rsic.org Reno, NV 89502 or call 775/785-1321

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31 Continued from page 9 to design and construct a state- tax base from sole reliance of-the art facility for the on tobacco sales, while the After a large-scale Department of Corrections. RSIC retail operations environmental cleanup, the Upon completion, the Colony accounted for the construction RSIC worked with the Washoe and the State Lands swapped of a $20 million health center. County Flood Control Project, the former Northern Nevada In fact, last July, the RSIC the Washoe County Public Restitution Center at 2595 E. celebrated its seventh year Works Department, the Nevada 2nd St., and the site of the new of operation of the Reno-Sparks Departments of State Lands, facility at 225 Sunshine Ln. Tribal Health Center, a direct the Army Corps of Engineers, This dynamic, multifaceted result of this multi-agency and Wal-Mart to construct a public-private collaboration collaboration. 0.4 mile floodwall and levee actually sprung from a need The 65,000 square-foot along the south bank of the to expand health services to the health center not only provides Truckee River between I-580 RSIC’s 1,000-plus tribal medical care for the RSIC tribal (395S) and the Glendale members as well as the members, but for an additional bridge. Northern Nevada Urban Indian 6,000 Urban Indians. Furthermore, the Colony population. The public is invited to attend also worked with the Nevada In addition, the undertaking Tuesday’s celebration at the Division of Public Works also diversified the Colony’s health center.

Fashion Statement — Employees throughout the Reno-Sparks Indian Colony sent a life-saving message through their attire on National Wear Red Day For Women. Because heart disease and stroke cause 1 in 3 deaths among women each year, killing approximately one woman every 80 seconds, this massive national public awareness movement inspires women to make lifestyle changes, mobilize communities and shape policies to save lives.