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About Spilyay tymoo. (Warm Springs, Or.) 1976-current | View Entire Issue (April 7, 2010)
April 7, 2QJO Spilyay Tymoo, Warm Springs, Oregon Page 2 Many suggestions at jobs creation forum By Duran Bobb Spilyay Tymoo Forty-five individuals, ages 12 to 80, took part in the Job Cre ation and Economic Develop ment Forum held at Kah-Nee- Ta on March 23. , “It’s ^mazing to see this many people come together, from the youth to the elders,” Jolene Estimo, tribal grants coordina tor, said at the forum. “It shows that this is a great concern to our people today.” Each individual was asked for input and ideas on how the tribes could create more jobs and successful businesses in Warm Springs. Employment situation According to data presented at the forum, as of August of last year 31 percent of jobs in the tribal organization were held by non-tribal members, and 69 percent by tribal members. Forty percent of jobs in the organization were held by tribal member females, and 29 per cent were held by tribal mem ber males. A total of 444 tribal members were employed within the organization, including en terprises. Also as of last August, there were a total of 2,459 resident tribal members who were o f working age. O f that number, 2,233 resi dent tribal members were avail able for work, while 226 were not available for various reasons (higher education, military ser vice, etc.). Eight hundred thirty-seven resident tribal members were working According to the data, 1,622 resident tribal members were un employed. Those figures mean that 37 percent o f resident tribal mem- Suggestions included building a truck stop, turning Kah-Nee-Ta into an Indian university, or loping at water at the resort... bers have jobs, while 63 percent were unemployed. O f that 63 percent (or 1,622 resident tribal members), 135 individuals had applied for work in the tribal organization. In February 2009, the tribal m aster report showed 4,760 tribal members. The highest concentrations for any age group were those 30 to 59 years old. They made up 1,604 tribal members, or 34 percent. Some suggestions Some o f the suggestions made at the forum included: •Developing businesses along Highway 26, and constructing a mini water park at Kah-Nee-Ta •Making im provem ents at existing enterprises, improving customer service, and recre ation to address the alcohol and drug issues; •Promoting agriculture on the reservation, making use of artwork, and installing toll- bridges; •Building a truck stop, turn ing Kah-Nee-Ta into an Indian university, and utilizing aban doned vehicles for a you-pull salvage yard. Youth at the forum were es pecially encouraged to give in put. Suggestions and ideas pre sented' by participants will be given to Tribal Council in a spe cial report, said Aurolyh Stwyèr- Pinkham, facilitator. Duran Bobb/Spilyay A t the polls Presenting ballots at the polling place last week were Beulah Tsumptl, William Rhoan and Shirley Sanders (at the table from left). During the election, a total of 1,554 tribal members cast their ballots at the polls. The polling place at the Community Center was open from 8 a.m. until 8 p.m., and the counting went on Into the night. The results were then certified by Council the following morning. In addition to the ballots cast at the polls, another 366 absentee ballots were submitted. Census question and answer centers open People with questions about their Census forms can direct these inquiries to the question and answer centers in Warm Springs through April. The question and answer centers are available as follows: Monday and Tuesday: Ad ministration building, confer ence room three, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Wednesday: Family Resource Center conference room, 1-8 p.m. Thursday and Friday: Hous ing D ep artm en t conference room, 8 a.m.-noon. The Be Counted sites also are opened now. Pick up a replace ment Census form at these lo cations: •The Tribal Administration Building has a box at the front desk on the counter and can be accessed 8 a.m.-5 p.m. on week days. •The TeePee Deli box is on the counter and accessible 10 a.m.-3 p.m. weekdays. For details, contact Urbana Ross at 553-3271. Reminder Studded tires need to be removed by 12:01 a.m. April 11. MADRAS P ain t & Glass Madras Paint & Glass is vour Hunter Douglas window fashion leader! Serving all of Central Oregon. DUETTE’ y Full service paint & supplies Architella® Honeycomb Shades 0 Window & Home Treatments Home & auto glass Douglas Hunter and Duette Architella window dressings may qualify for a federal tax credit of up to $1,500. Ask for details today. MADRAS P a i n t & G la s s 1076SW H w y97 M adras, O R (541) 475-2166 www.madraspaintandglass.com f Wayne
