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Fish Talk
Columbia River Intertribal
Fish Commission
by Cris Stainbrook
The Columbia River Inter-
T r ib a l F is h C o m m is s io n
(CRITFC) was formed in (1976)
by four Columbia River treaty
tribes; the Confederated Tribes
of Warm Springs, Yakima Indian
Nation, Confederated Tribes of
Umatilla and Nez Perce. The
initial purpose of CRITFC was
to: 1) Provide technical fisheries
assistance to the tribe; 2) Pro
vide a forum for tribal represen
tatives to discuss fisheries-related
p ro b le m s; a n d 3) P ro v id e
a united front on fisheries issues
when dealing with outside agen
cies. That purpose remained
largely unchanged.
The actual Commission itself
consists of committee members
from the four tribal fish com
mittees. Each tribe has one vote
and unanimity is required to
pass an action. A quorum con
sists of one commissioner from
each tribe and regular monthly
meetings are scheduled, special
meetings or conference calls are
arranged when the need arises.
The CRITFC staff has grown
from a few in 1976 to over 35
individuals in 1984. The en
forcement personnel operate out
of a Hood River office. The
Portland staff consists ofbiolo-
gists, attorneys and administra
tive personnel. The annual bud
get for the organization has
grown correspondingly and is
now approximately $ 1.2 million.
Those people who have dis
cussed CRIFTC with me know
that I have some very definite
opinions regarding the organi
zation, its methods and direc
tion. With that as background
information, let me take the
next few paragraphs to examine
some of the good and not so
good aspects of CRITFC.
The location of CRITFC in
Portland has some inherent bene
fits. Portland allows the tribes
relatively easy access to CRITFC
by either automobile or air and
gives the CRITFC staff and
commissioners access to cities
where some important fisheries
decisions are made i.e. Wash
ington, D.C., Seattle, Olympia
Fair teaches scientific process
ber that only one commissioner
from each tribe is needed for a
quorum. Since some actions re
quire relatively quick action, it
is necessary that each commis
sioner be up to speed on virtu
ally every issue as he may be the
only one available to make the
burneth with fire and brimstone
which is the second death.”
If you tried the rest (alcohol
counseling, drug programs) try
the best, Jesus Christ, the same
yesterday, today and forever,
Isaiah 43:11 “I, even I, am the
Lord: and besides me there is
not other savior” Isaiah 45:22
“Look unto me, and be ye saved,
all the ends of the earth: for I
am God, and there is none else.”
Matthew 11:28 “Come unto me,
all ye that labor and are heavy
laden, and I will give you rest.
Take my yoke upon you, and
learn of me: for 1 am meek and
lowly in heart: and ye shall find
rest unto your souls, For my
yoke is easy, and my burden
light.” John 14:6“! am the Way,
the truth,, and the life: no man
cometh unto the Father but by
me.”
May God touch your hearts
to tell your children what is
truth. May god bless you and
remember Jesus is the reason for
the season!
Easton Aguilar
Warm Springs
Legal Notice
Carolyn A . Selam
Petitioner
vs.
W illiam B. Selam
Summons
Case N o . D O 2 13-84
T o : W illiam B. Selam
Y o u are hereby notified that a petition for
the dissolution o f your marriage has been
filed w ith the W a rm Springs T rib al Court.
By this notice, you are summoned to appear
in this m atter at a hearing scheduled for
10:00 a.m . on January 14, 1985, at the
W arm Springs T rib a l C ourt. A ll o f the facts
o f the case w ill be heard at this hearing,
including evidence you wish to present.
Y ou must appear to present your argu
ment or the other side will automatically
win. The petitioner. Carolyn A. Selam.
would then be given all that the petitioner
has asked for in the petition for dissolution.
The petitioner w ill be present at the hear
ing. I f you desire to personally argue your
side o f the case, you may have a legal aide,
spokesperson, or attorney with you. I f you
cannot be present, but want to be repres
ented, you may have a legal aide, spokes
person or attorney appear on your behalf at
your expense.
I f you have any questions, you should
seek legal advice immediately
Dated this 13th day o f December, 1984
• Laverne M cC on vilk
Judge o f the W arm Springs T ribal Couri
Christmas gift idea
Christmas just wouldn’t be
Christmas without a red and
white stocking filled to the brim
with nuts, small toys, candy
canes, and fresh western-grown
navel oranges. Although now
more readily available than in
the early 1900s when the first
limited shipments were made
quorum. It is unlikely that each
commissioner can track every
issue. The CRITFC quorum
situation needs review by the
tribes to assure that each tribe
has adequate; and accurate repre
sentation o f its interests.
The political advantage of
unification may be lessened as
the issues become more local
ized and affect the individual
tribes differently. Topics such
as land use practices in ceded
areas and other similar issues
should; be dealt With by the
trib e s' on a governm ent-to
and Salem. The largest advan
tage of location is that the majo
rity of fishery agencies dealing
with Columbia River fisheries
are located in Portland. The
number of meetings held by
these agencies dealing with the
different aspects of fisheries is government basis so that this
astronimical. It would be virtu
ally impossible, both time and important relationship is not,
money-wise, for each tribal staff reduced. Fo? the most part this
to cover these meetings. There has been the situation As the
fore, it is clearly more efficient CRIFTC staff has developed
for CRITFC to attend the meet and taken on new issues, some
ings and assure tribal involve more remotely related to fisher
ment in these forums. Individ ies than others, grey areas of
ual tribal staffs can limit their representation have developed
Geo-Quiz
travel and participation tQthose as well.
Here's
another
chance
to
identify
this
geologic
land formation located on the Warm Springs reserva
The
technical
fisheries
assist
meetings in which an item of
tion.
Correctly
identify
it
and
win
a
year’
s
subscription
to Spilyay Tymoo fo r yourselfor a friend. The
ance
provided
by
CRITFC
to
particular interest to that tribe
the tribes has undergone con number to call with the answer is 553-1644 or 553-1161, ext. 274.
will be discussed.
There are disadvantages of siderable change since the or
location as well. First, because ganization was formed. There
it is easier for the other agencies has been a move away from
to access CRITFC, those agen C R IT F C providing “ on the
following year in the spring of havioral and physical science.
cies will discuss matters of im ground” assistance such as help
by Lenora Starr
Because there were only four
1981-1982 the first science fair
portance to an individual tribe with spawning ground surveys,
with CRITFC staff members. If ets. At the same time, the tribjal
Fourteen students from the for the Alternative Ed, Program teen students, five categories
and three place winners, each
there is any indication given as staffs have been asked to pro Alternative Education program was held.
The objective of the science student that participated re
to the tribal position on the vide increasing amounts of in participated in the science fair
issue, the agency thenconsiders formation to the CRITFC staff. Thursday December 6, 1984. fair is to motivate young Indian ceived a prize.
There was a good amount of
this as “consultation” with the This has led some tribal biolo This is the third year that the students to make career choices
gists to ask, who is assisting science fair has been in progress. in technical and scientific fields. foot traffic going through the
affected tribe of tribes.
Secondly, the CRITFC staff who. While this is being a bit
“This is an excellent program.
Approximately 25 schools in alternative Ed. center to view
makes very rare visits to the harsh on CRITFC it is a situa The learning activities and the the United States participate in the students projects.
Some of the projects that
individual reservations, in fact tion that needs resolution and educational developm ent of the AISES program and of all
some staff members have never understanding from all parties. learning how to come up with a the students that participate an were developed by the students
In short, I feel there is a real
visited some reservations. It is
hypothesis, an ’ observation of overall winner is chosen to re included experiments to prove
unlikely that those staff members need for an organization like the problem and experimenting present the AISES at the Inter what type of wood burns the
ever develop a true appreciation CRITFC but there are always to come up with a solution is an national level. This year/the hottest, and what different ef
for what salmon truly mean to pitfalls which can cause prob- excellent learning devise,” said winner will go to Louisiana. fects a camera shutter has on
the Indian people they represent • lems. One such problem which Robert Hastings, Department Last year’s winner was Veron the quality of photographs. An
excellent display by Josette Sol
There is a substantial politi can arise and at times appears Chairman of Alternative -Edu ica Smith of Warm Springs.
omon on how lightness and
cal advantage to be gained on to be starting with CRITFC is cation program. Hastings'also
Each
student
was
judged
in
some fishery issues when all “bureaucratic antonomy,” In ot- expressed that this science fair five categories which include darkness affects the development
four treaty tribes present a uni her words, the organization takes was teaching responsibility in chemistry, biology,-botony, be- of the salmon embryo claimed
a first place prize.
fied voice through CRITFC. on a life and purpose of its own, that the students must devise a
An example of this is the recently irrespective of the wishes of plan and care for this science
completed U.S.-Canada nego those who established it. This projects.
tiations. This, of course, requires can be avoided artd the other
The science fair came about
that all four tribes agree on a problems discussed above re when Ann Card, the program
position. As you will recall, solved by increasing communi director of the American Indian
unanimity is needed for CRITFC cation between CRITFC and Science and Engineering Society
tribal governments and staffs; (AISES), asked if the Warm-
to take an action. Also, remem the
Also, it appears that periodic
Drugs are not the answer
Continued from page 4
when he had tasted thereof, he
would not drink. And they
crucified^ him.” The vinegar is
wine and the gall is a drug made
f r o m th e o p iu m p l a n t .
C hristians, backslider, man,
woman, child, if Jesus the King
of Kings and Lord of Lords,!
Gog Almighty, left us an exam-i
pie in that he refused drugs and-
alcohol, why can't we do the same? ’
Jesus said with God all things are *
p o s s ib le . R e v e la tio n 9:21
“Neither repented they of their
murders, nor of their sorceries,
nor of their fornication, nor of
their thefts.” Sorceries comes
from the greek word pharma-
keia. Pharmacy comes from this
word and it means medication,
m agic, so rcery , w itch craft.
People are messing around with
spiritual forces when they take
alcohol and drugs. Revelation
21:8 “ But the fearful, and unbe
lieving, and the abominable,
and the m urderers, and the
whoremongers, and sorcerers
and idolaters, and all liars, shall
have their part in the lake which
S pilyay T ymoo
from California to eastern mar
kets, the navel oranges is still
considered a sp ecial holiday
treat. A couple of tangerines
add a nice surprise. Holly gives
a finishing touch to this gift for
children.. .or those on your list
who are “young at heart.”
review of, and clearer definition
of, CRITFG ’s role is necessary
to assure satisfactory represen
tation of tribal interests.
Springs -Alternative- Education
Program wouldlike tofake part
in the science fair program which
then brought about a meeting
and an affirmative answer. The
Streamside management
shows favorable results
Streams on the Warm Springs
reservation are showing signs of
improvement with an increased
number of migrating fish and
an increase in the number of
redds.
Much of the improvement in
those streams is due to better
streamside management. Fo
cused on improving fish survi
val, habitat restoration has gained
much attention. Stream block
ages have been removed and
modified logging techniques have
allowed shrubbery and trees to
remain for increased survival.
Water temperature, redd sit'es
and available food has im^rnvpri
as a result.
D ata collected at the mouth
of the Warm Springs River in-
dicate approximately the same
number of migratingssmolfs as
previous years. The average
weight of hatchery fish is, found
to be 27.36 grams measuring
144 millimeters in length. Wild
smolts m aintain an average
length 10.07 grams and 99 mil-
lemeters lengths. Approximately
60,000 migrating fall and spring
cliinook were counted last year.-
Conditions have not changed,
so'the count is-expected to be
riose to that same number.
Tymoo photo
c
Josette Solomon, Alternative Education student, explained her
science fair project, The Affect o f Light and Dark on the Devel
opment o f Salmon Embryo, to tribal employee Pinky Beymer.
Citizenship awards given
Citizenship awards for the
month of November were pres
ented t<\ students at Warm
Springs Elementary, Students
receiving recognition include:
K indergarten-Rariiona Sam,
Amber Macy; First Grade-
Megap Ortega, Jamie Winsor,
Marlin Miller; Second grade-
Little Fawn suppah, Helen
Clements, Isabel Warrens; Third
Grade-EHis Langley, Arlissa
Rhoan; Fourth grade-Preston
Eagleheart, Sheylene Boise, The
da Charley; Fifth grade-Matthew
Smith, Coreen Thomas, Esse
Lawson; Sixth grade-Leon Chase
and Grant Clements..
Howlak Tichum )
Myrtle Yahtin.Frank
Tribal elder and matriarch
Myrtle Frank, age 91, died at
her home in Simnasho on De
cember 13. <
Mrs. Frank was born in 1893
to Dr. Jim Yahtin and Yes-Ses-
Si Wilson Yahtin. She had re
sided for most of her life on the
Warm Springs reservation. She
is preceded in death by her first
husband Howard Patt in 1918
and by her second husband
Charlie Frank in 1939,
Mrs. Frank was known for
her participation as a tribal food
gatherer for the traditional feasts
held annually. She raised her
family to value education, to
learn the contemporary life so
they would be able to function
in today’s society but she also
taught them the traditional
Indian life values and the met
hods she used were spiritual.
She was known throughout the
Spilyay Tymoo photo b y Shawctyk
Becky Quinn (front) and Georgette Clements weigh and measure Northwest for her open hospi
migrating smolts trapped at the mouth o f the Warm Springs River. tality for all people; She held
Data is used to estimate populations and get an idea o f carrying the respect and love of many
people. She raised her sons,
capacity o f the stream.
three of whom are presently tri
bal leaders, to be strong leaders.
Mrs. Frank was an enrolled
member of the Confederated
Tribes and a member of the
Simnasho Lopghouse.
Mrs. Frank is survived by
four generations df direct des
cendants numbering over 200.
She is survived by four sons,
Olney Patt, Sr; Delbert Frank,
Sr.; Jacob Frank, Sr.; and Alvis
Frank; three daughters, Lydia
Murphy, Margaret Suppah, and
stepdaughter Marena Miller; and
a sister Annie Yahtin all of the
Warm Springs reservation. She
was preceded in death by two
sons, Atkins Frank in 1977 and
Theodore Wilson Frank in 1968
and one daughter, Nora John
son in 1978.
Dressing ceremonies were held
at the Simnasho Longhouse
December 13 with tribal over-;
night ceremonies following at
the Longhouse. Burial was at
the Simnasho Cemetery on
December 14.