Spilysy Tyrooo, Warm Springs, Oregon
. Match 18, 2004
Page 10
Simnasho
District
Candidates
Gerald Danzuka
Hello my people, my name
is Gerald J. Danzuka Jr., a life
long member of the Simnasho
District of the Confederated
Tribes. I'm 44 years old. I have
three beautiful children ages 7,
11 and 12, who live with their
mother in Shiprock, JNew
Mexico. I have been divorced
since November 1998; however,
my ex-wife and I have resolved
to keep our children's best in
terest at heart by providing lib
eral visitation and a positive
image of each parent from the
both of us.
I currently live just outside
of Madras due to our family's
land still going through the fed
eral probate process, and for
which an informal division has
been made is under consider
ation by the administrative. Jaw.,-,
judge, I plan on building either .,
upon land up Tenino or ex
changing with one of my rela
tives for some land towards the
Mutton Mountains.
I have the following objec
tives in mind for any person
serving as one of our tribal lead
ers for the Confederated Tribes:
The reinstatement of the
Tribal Law and Order Commit
tee; a review of all tribal laws to
determine conflicts or gaps; pri
vate business infrastructure de
velopment that protects commu
nity members; an effective se
lection process for our judiciary
advisors; consideration of eco
nomic advisors from our local
pool of talent; closer oversight
of tribal housing authority.
Now, these are general
enough that they each could
take on a life of their own; how
ever, I believe these are very
attainable goals and require the
ability to work with all members
of the Tribal Council for the
good of the whole community.
I will not pretend to know
every aspect of the tribal gov
ernment because I believe that
would be very naive, and, imma-,, . i;
ture .on ,my part;. howeyarj, J do, ,
believe that my education, ex
perience, training and upbring
ing provide a strong foundation
of listening and decision-making
skills that strong leaders re
quire in order to lead people
toward the future.
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Barbara Jim
My dear people,
My name is Barbara Jim. My
Indian name is Sah-Knot. My
family is from the Simnasho
District, My parents were:
Martha Henning McKinley, 4
4 Warm Springs, and Wilfred
"Chinky" Johns Sr., Puyallup
Yakama.
I have been married 30 years
to my husband, Bruce Jim Sr.
We have five children of our
own, and raised many other chil
dren (11).
Education: High School,
graduated in 1964. College, 2.5
years. National Indian Justice:
550 hours.
Tribal training skills: All com
plete (in-house). Accounts pay
able, one session (on job experi
ence). Employment experience:
1962-65: Kah-Nee-Ta Re
sort, waitress.
1965-68: Kah-Nee-Ta Re
sort, waitressfront desk super
visor (training program)
1969-71: Kah-Nee-Ta Re
sort, front desk assistant super
visor. 1971-82: Housewife.
1985-88: On the job training,
"women's program" police de
partment. 1988-96: Legal aid secretary.
1997: Victims of Crime
House manager.
1998: Indian Head Casino
cashier.
1999: Finance Department
receptionist.
2000-04: Accounts payable
senior staff accountant.
Objectives:
What I would like to bring to
my people is my knowledge and
myi experiences,1 to assist Wie-'l'
people; rev represent the people ; !
to the best of my ability.
The chain of command pro
cess needs to be addressed. It
needs to be applied to resolve
issues as soon as possible. When
these procedures are followed
it will work for the best inter
ests of the people.
The proper procedures to
conduct each business day arc
important, to bring to my people
the eight course to take when
resolving issues,
Following the chain of com
mand is not what has been hap
pening. When a problem arises,
it goes directly to the Tribal
Council, when there are steps to
take prior.
All issues can be resolved in
a timely manner if the right steps
are taken.
By following the policy and
procedures of the tribal organi
zation it will assist the people in
resolving their problems. The
people need to be educated in
this process.
Example: Chain of com
mand. A) Department head su
pervisor; B) Manager; C)
COOST. D) Tribal Council,
Closing summary: I can bring
to the people the leadership skills
that I have attained in my edu
cation and experience, both pro
fessional and personal. I know
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that I can represent the people
and seriously listen and acknowl
edge their concerns to the best
of my ability.
My knowledge of federal,
state, tribal laws, constitution
and by-laws, and traditional
spiritual beliefs will assist me in
giving the people a voice in
Council.
My personal experience, as a
legal spokesperson, mentor and
caregiver to children, will be a ;
great value as a Councilperson. J
I have over 550 hours ofj
training in Indian Law through i
the Nauonal Indian Justice Cen
ter, state offices (Indian Child
Welfare) foster care program. I
have three years experience in
accounting, and my traditional A
beliefs that take part in my life.H
not only in the home but every;
day, in all parts of my life.
I want the people to vote for
whomever they want, to make
sure that what they want is im-,
portant.
I live by what my mother 1
taught me, to have an open door
to my people, and that is how it
is today.
See BARBARA JIM on 12 "
9
FEE Ct
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next to Light Technics)
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Kirby Heath
It's always a very humble ex
perience to be recognized by the
people.
I'm glad to stand shoulder to
shoulder with all the candidates.
I hope for the best in the
election and for our people.
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