Spilyay Tymoo, Warm Springs, Oregon
April 27, 2016
Proposed law helps tribes in federal funding
Would prevent
consideration of
cannabis policy
A Congressman in Wash-
ington, D.C., last week in-
troduced the Tribal Mari-
juana Sovereignty Act.
This proposed law would
prohibit federal agencies
from considering a tribe’s
marijuana policy when dis-
bursing federal dollars to
sovereign tribes.
“I strongly believe states
should be allowed to enact
their own marijuana laws,
and have consistently sup-
ported attempts to ensure
federal laws do not interfere
with them,” said Rep. Mark
Pocan, from Wisconsin, who
introduced the bill.
“I’m also an ardent sup-
porter of tribal sovereignty,
which is why I introduced
this bill forbidding the fed-
eral government from con-
sidering marijuana produc-
tion, possession, or sale as an
adverse factor when disburs-
ing federal funds.”
Despite Congressional ef-
forts to prevent federal in-
terference in state marijuana
programs, federal agencies
have enacted policies that do
not reflect this directive.
As an example, after Con-
gress passed the 2014 Farm
Bill, the USDA - Natural Re-
source Conservation Service
issued a directive that pro-
hibits any USDA-NRCS
funding to agriculture pro-
ducers who cultivate mari-
juana on any land, even if
legal under state law.
Many tribes are depen-
dent upon federal assistance,
and this heavy-handed ap-
proach could severely im-
pact tribes that need federal
assistance the most, Rep.
Pocan said.
Provisions on IHS,
Housing
doctors and nurses in feder-
ally-funded health centers are
prohibited from discussing
marijuana with their patients.
They are prohibited from
advising patients against self-
medicating with marijuana, in
addition to prescribing it for
medical purposes.
The bill refor ms these
guidelines and allows Indian
Health Service doctors to
discuss marijuana with their
patients.
Additionally, the bill also
ensures that individual mem-
bers utilizing Indian Housing
won’t be evicted for minor
possession of marijuana.
Due to federal guidelines,
Greenhouse: first crop of 10,000 plants
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The building schedule
calls for completion of the
greenhouse in October.
The facility will be 36,000
square feet in size, with
16,400 square feet dedi-
cated to the plants.
The water source will
be a well, with a 20,000-
gallon storage tank. The
water treatment plant will
serve as a back-up source.
The facility will be en-
ergy efficient, with LED
lighting. Ventures is look-
ing at ways to incorporate
solar power into the op-
eration, Mr. Sampson said.
The first crop of plants
will come from local grow-
ers, he said. This will be a
one-time purchase, as the
enterprise can use these
plants to create the future
Groundbreaking
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Speaking on behalf of the tribes will be Tribal Coun-
cil Chairman Austin Greene, and Alyssa Macy, chief
operations manager. The architects and engineers, and
enterprise partners Sentinel and Strainwise will be on
hand.
There will be an honor song and blessing, food, and
commemorative t-shirts for the first 100 people who
arrive at the groundbreaking.
generations.
The initial crop will in-
clude 10,000 plants, about
six to eight inches tall, which
can mature in about five
weeks.
There will be job fairs and
trainings coming up in June
and July, Sampson said.
For the retail stores, Ven-
tures is looking at Portland,
Bend, Hood River, Eugene,
Salem, and Government
Camp. The transport of the
finished product to the re-
tail stores will be by secured
vehicle.
Ventures was planning to
meet this week with Tribal
Council to create the can-
nabis commission, the over-
sight body of the enterprise.
Other details—the lease
of the land, and a change
in the tribal code to allow
the cultivation project—
are also on the agenda.
The Confederated
Tribes will be the only tribe
in the nation with this kind
of operation, involving cul-
tivation and extraction,
and retail cannabis sales.
The membership in
December approved the
cannabis project by a vote
of 1,252 in favor to 198
against.
Ventures has since
worked with federal and
state agencies—the De-
partment of Justice, BIA,
and OLCC, for instance—
to ensure the operation will
meet or exceed all appli-
cable laws and regulations.
COCC hosts ‘Getting Started’ in Madras
Central Oregon Commu-
nity College is offering a
‘Getting Started’ presenta-
tion at 2 p.m. on May 3, in
Room 105 on the COCC
Madras Campus.
This is an opportunity for
prospective students, who
are seeking a degree or just
a few classes, to meet with
a COCC admissions repre-
sentative for guidance
through time-sensitive steps
for enrollment, including
Tribal employment
The following jobs were
advertised recently with tribal
Human Resources:
Tribal Court Deputy Clerk
- Contact Eliah Sorrelhorse -
541-553-3278.
Gaming - Surveillance
Agent I - David Suppah - 541-
460-7762.
Surveillance Lead Techni-
cian/Observer - David
Suppah.
Children’s Mental Health
Specialist - Caroline Cruz -
541-553-0497.
Adult Mental Health Spe-
cialist - Caroline.
Dual Diagnosis Therapist
- Caroline.
Adult Substance Abuse
Treatment Specialist -
Caroline.
Adolescent Substance
Abuse Treatment Specialist
- Caroline.
Sports and Athletics III -
Austin Greene - 541-553-
3243.
Job Coach Developer -
Jolene Estimo-Pitt - 541-553-
4952.
Support Services Coordi-
nator - MayAnne Mitchell -
541-553-3241.
Daycare Teacher -
MayAnne Mitchell - 541-553-
3241.
Teacher Aide - Cheryl Tom
- 541-553-3240.
Bus Driver - Jodi Begay -
541-553-3242.
Family Service Advocate
- Jodi.
Lookout
(Eagle,
Sidwalter) - Bob Medina -
541-553-8311/8308.
Assistant Engine Direc-
tor - Lionel Smith - 541-553-
8309.
Wildland Fire Module-
Squad Boss (2 positions) -
Dorian Soliz - 541-553-8198.
Equipment Operator/Op-
erations - Jabbar Davis - 541-
553-1146.
Assistant Engine Opera-
tor - Vernon Tias Sr. /Lionel
Smith - 541-553-8309 /1147.
Engine Operator - Vernon
/Lionel.
BNR Conservation Law
Enforcement Ranger -
Oswald Tias - 541-553-2033.
Fisheries RME supervisor
- Brad Houslet - 541-553-
2039.
Fish Technician I - Keith
Karoglanian - 541-553-2027.
LD Lamprey Project Tech
IWillamette Falls - Cyndi
Baker - 541-553-3586.
Fisheries & Wildlife Tech-
nician I - Marc Manion
-
541-553-2042.
Oxbow F&W Tech II -
Stephan Charette - 541-820-
4521.
Restoration Crew Boss -
Doug Dunlap/Bill Reynolds -
541-553-2001.
Restoration Crew Driver/
Member - Doug/Bill.
Police Officer (4 posi-
tions) - Lt. Jason Schjoll -
541-553-3272.
(Limited Duration) Com-
munications Officer - Ron
Gregory - 541-553-3272.
Corrections Officer (6 po-
sitions) - Ron.
HWC-Facility Manage-
m e n t / H o u s e
Keeping(Limited Duration) -
Janis Gunshows - 541-553-
3246.
Journeyman Plumber -
Don Courtney - 541-553-
3246.
Gift Shop Clerk - Lucinda
Sohappy - 541-3331553.
federal funding, choosing ap-
propriate courses and the
use of academic support ser-
vices.
For infor mation or to
RSVP, call 541-550-4100.
In advance of college
events, persons needing ac-
commodation or transporta-
tion because of a physical or
mobility disability, contact Joe
Viola: 541-383-7775. For ac-
commodation because of
other disability such as hear-
ing impairment, contact Anne
Jenkins: 541-383-7743.
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Annual Spring Yard Sale
The Community Center
and Warm Springs Recre-
ation will host the 2016
Spring Yard Sale in May.
The sale is set for May
14, all day at the Com-
munity Center front
lawn. For information
call the center at 541-
553-3243.
Alcohol education Thursdays
The Community Counsel-
ing Center is hosting Alcohol
Education classes every
Thursday from 1:15-2:30
p.m. at the center. For more
information, contact Flint
Scott or Robert Main Jr., at
541-553-3205.
Register for art camp by May 1
The Journey’s In Creativ-
ity art camp is a free pre-col-
lege artist in residence camp
at the Oregon College of
Arts & Crafts in Portland. It
is specifically designed for
Native American youth ages
15-19. This year’s camp dates
are August 5-18.
The deadline to apply is
May 1. Twelve students are
accepted. Visit the website
ocac.edu
Graduates banquet in June
The War m Springs
Graduation Banquet for
the Class of 2016 is com-
ing up in June.
The banquet is set for
Friday, June 10, at the
Agency Longhouse.
School district 509-J
and Wasco High School
diplomas go to Carroll
Dick at the Higher Edu-
cation building.
For information call
541-553-3311. Or you
can email her a copy:
carroll.dick@wstribes.org
Higher education,
VOC tech, AA, certifi-
cates, BA, MA, boarding
school and other high
school diplomas go to
Becky Picard at the
Tribal Council office. Or
email:
becky.picard@wstribes.org
Play the Game:
Intercultural Awareness
Central Oregon Community
College ~ Madras Campus ~
Monday, May 2, 12-1:30, Room 116,
Lunch will be served.
Enjoy a fun, interactive game that will
help us think about cultural differences
and how they influence our ability to be
successful.
Facilitated by Courtney Snead, Director
of Let’s Talk Diversity Coalition.
Parenting class starts Monday
The next Positive In-
dian Parenting series will
start on Monday, May 2.
There are 8 classes in the
series and they will be
held Monday and Friday
from 2:30-4 p.m. at the
Warm Springs Commu-
nity Counseling Center.
Contact Annie Kalama or
Cyrille Mitchell at the
Counseling Center.
COCC is having a Nursing Program orienta-
tion session in Redmond from 4-5 p.m. on Thursday,
April 28. It will be held in room 306, building 3 on
the Redmond campus. The session will review the
selection procedure and prerequisites for applying to
COCC’s Nursing program.
Week of the
Young Child
Jayson Smith photos.
CRITFC employment