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programs should be worth the
investment of tribal capital and
sound enough to attract
funding from the private
sector.
By far the most important
factor in bringing about
e c o n o m ic d e v e lo p m e n t
on a reservation is a strong,
stable tribal government. It is,
in fact, the absolute essential.
There m ust be sta b ility
achieved. There must be strong
leadership to initiate and
maintain responsibility and
accountability.
Some of the tribes, as you
know , are already quite
s o p h i s t i c a t e d in t h e ir
management skills and have
proven, successful economic
programs. Others, as you
know, need to build their skills.
A recent report by the
Department of the Interior’s
Inspector General found that
11 % of the 211 tribes and
Indian organizations reviewed
h ave t o t a lly in a d e q u a te
accounting systems, twenty-
five percent had accounting
systems that are marginal, at
best. But 48 % have systems
that— with a reasonable
amount of effort— could be
brought up to the standard
level of accounting experienced
by a department or division of
state government. And finally,
16 % of the tribes and
organizations reviewed have
accounting capabilities general
equal to those of a state
g o v e r n m e n t d e p a r tm e n t,
j While these figures may not
allow us to stand up and cheer,
they do show that a greater
percentage of Indian tribal
governments are on the verge
of maturity. Given the short
period of time that tribes have
had real access to the true
responsibilities of government,
there is reason to be pleased.
For those small tribes who
haven't the financial means to
establish or maintain their own
perm anent a d m in istra tiv e
branch, I hope to provide a
minimum funding base to carrv
Sanders
SPILYAY TYMOO
on the basic tasks and services
required of any government,
regardless of its size. This
management is essential! Even
with the limited funds we are
going to have, we must be sure
that tribal governments will
have to accept the responsi
bility of how their programs are
to be run if they want to acheive
true self-determination.
Indian tribes have been
subjected to the indignities of
paternalism, which we trust is
forever past. They have
endured the disruptions and
the setbacks of termination.
Today they are faced with the
challenge and the opportunity
of self determination.
There are persons who
would say that the Indian tribes
can’t or w on’t meet the
challenge can’t or won’t reach
out for the opportunity. They
say that the difficulties and the
obstacles are too much for you.
I don’t believe, that and I
c e r ta in ly w o u ld n ’t h a v e
bothered to go to Washington
D.C. if I did believe it.
There are two essential
elements that a tribe needs to
achieve self determination.
They are elements that even the
poorest tribe can have. They
are good leadership— people
who are big of heart and
dedicated to work for the
c o m m u n ity ’s g o o d — and
co m p eten t m an agem en t—
people willing to work and to
learn to provide needed skills
for the community.
In short, if you have good
people—you can meet this
challenge.
Through the Bureau of
Indian Affairs I will work with
you—with the good people I
know you have—to help you
build strong tribal govern
ments and well managed,
econom ic-development pro
grams.
As I told the Senate Indian
Affairs Committee, I believe in
the strengths of Indian people
and the the fulfillment of the
hopes and aspirations of Indian
p eo p le and th eir trib al
eo v e rn m en ts— m ust com e
enters
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tach individual. Call 553-1644 with your information.
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from within—from your own
will and determination.
Questions and statements
fo llo w e d S m ith ’s sp eech .
Delbert, Frank, Warm Springs
Tribal Council Chairman,
stated that this woulld be the
first time that tribes would be
involved in Policy making.
“Sampel (Roy Sampel was
recently appointed Deputy for
Policy) will be here to allow us
time and to inform us how to
respond culturally, tradi
tionally and legally. This is the
way we will all be heard in one
way. I don’t think we have
been heard in the right places or
in the right way.”
Bill Marshall, a Flathead
member, requested help with a
water code for his tribe. “Is
there anvthina new
U .S.
water codes?” he asked.
Smith responded, “We want
to be on solid ground when
talking about water codes or we
might be thrown into court
with the states.”
A big concern among some
ATNWI members is Secretary
o f Interior Jam es W att’s
opinion concerning the transfer
of Federal lands to state or
private control. “I respect Mr.
Watt. He’s very responsive.
The press has said many things
and 75% is untrue. He’s sharp
and h ell decide wisely— the
pressure is on us to do our
homework.”
“He has never reversed my
decisions. He had some things
in mind and he’s carrying out
the President’s objectives. They
want to balance some of the
land out. He’s getting a lot -of
h a f r a s s m e n t fr o m th e
environm entalists.” A few
of those at the. meeting voiced
their disgust with Sm ith’s
answer concerning W att,
disbelieving what Smith said
and their distrust of Watt.
The delgation presented
Smith with a treaty water rights
statement, an official policy
adopted by ATNWI, which
S m ith ca r ried b a ck to
Washington DC for closer
scrutiny.
A T N W I o f fic e r s w ere
elected. Russell Jim was re
elected president; D elbert
Frank is 2nd vice-president;
Virginia Ryan is 3rd vice-
president; Pauline Ricks is
secretary and Virginia Beavert
is assistant secretary. Connie
S k a n en was rea p p o in ted
executive d ir e c t n r r tf A T N W I
Navy Federal Trial Updates
Wallulatum
decided be would join the
The trial date set for Warren in better health.
United States Navy and think
Wallulatum was indicted in
about it for four years. He W a l l u l a t u m h a s b e e n
says, “ I wasn’t quite ready for p o s t p o n e d i n d e f i n i t e l y . connection with the death of
According to Bill Youngman, Sally Rhoan on August 16,
college.”
He had made up his mind to A ssista n t U .S . A tto rn ey 1980. Ms. Rhoan was killed in a
join the Navy before he even W a l l u l a t u m h a s b e e n one car accident. Wallulatum
entered the recuiting office, he diagnosed as having active was indicted on a charge of
says. The recuiter, “knew I was tuberculious. The trial had in v o lu n ta ry m a n sla u g h ter
dead serious to sign up.” been set for August 24. A date earlier this year.
He returned to the recuiting will be set after Wallulatum is
office that afternoon to take a
vocational apptitude test. He
says, “I was interested in some
The trial of Victor Smith Sr. degree murder charge in the
sort of mechanics.”
has been re-scheduled to be shooting death of his wife
His “family was caught on
heard at a later date. The trial Margie Danzuka Smith. Mrs.
guard,” Luke commented.
had been set for August 25 at Smith died as the result of
“They didn’t expect me to sign
the Federal court House in gunshot wounds on June 19.
up. Now they’re all happy
The new trial date has been
Portland.
about it.” Luke’s parents are
Smith was indicted on a first scheduled for the 6th o f
police chief Jeffery Sanders
November.
and Pat Leno.
Luke will be in San Diego for
eight weeks of basic training.
He will then go to Orlando,
Florida for further training
St. Wiliams
REORGANIZED CHURCH OF
e v e n t u a lly b e c o m in g a
WARM SPRINGS
JESUS CHRIST OF LATTERDAY SAINTS
MATTHEW CROTTY, FATHER
ELDER, CLINT JACKS
quarterm aster. A quarter
CONFESSION PRIOR TO M A SS-0J0 a.m.
Tel. 553-1670
master is a person who plots a
Sunday Mase-9:30
Worship - 10:00 a.m.
WARM SPRINGS
ship’s course and steers it in
WARM SPRING S
that direction, according to
UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
STEVEN FRANK , PASTOR
Luke. He says he will also be
TEL. 553-1237
Worship-11:00 a.m.
learning signals and to operate
Fellowshi|.
a ship’s compass.
FULL GOSPEL CHURCH
W ARM SPRING S BAPTIST CHURCH
Upon completion of his duty
ORIN JO H NSO N, PASTOR
ALLEN ELSTON, PASTOR
with the Navy, Luke will be
Sunday Schoo I-10.00 a.m.
Tel. 553-1207
Worship Service-11:00 a.m.
Sunday School- 10:00 a.m.
qualified to be called a
Sunday Evening S e r v i c e - 7 p .m .
Morning Worship-1140 a.m.
quartermaster on a civilian
Bible Study, Wednesday-7J0 p.m.
Bible Study-Sunday &
Young People’s Service-Friday-7 JO p.m.
Wednesday, 7:30 p.m.
ship. If he decides to study for
two additional years he may
receive certification to be a
ship’s captain.
Smith
Church Services
Luke Sanders
What do you do when you’re
not quite ready for college after
high sch ool and h aven ’t
decided on a direction to go?
Many young men and women
who have graduated from high
school are faced with some
heavy decisions. There is often
a desire to experience the
world, to travel, to learn a trade
and. of course, to make money.
After analyzing the options
available Jeffery Edward
Sanders, Jr., more commonly
known as
Luke Sanders,