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Spilyay Tymoo, Warm Springs, Oregon February 1, 2017 Recognizing, addressing teen dating violence by Jazmine Ike-Lopez for KWSO ‘Teen dating violence.’ What do these three words mean to you? Perhaps you think of physical or verbal abuse from a significant other. Maybe you think back to a relative or friend that suf- fered from this problem. It could also be an issue that you never pay attention to unless brought up by an- other. Whether or not any of these apply to you this ar- ticle is here to help you and others notice signs of teen dating violence as well as what you can do to stop it. Approximately one in three teenagers fall victim to teen dating violence. There are no boundaries to who becomes a victim, nor who will be the one to help them. To help you determine if this is an issue you or someone you know is fac- ing here are some possible warning signs: Frequent headaches, ab- dominal pain, reduced aca- demic performance, unex- plained bruises, depression. Noticing these signs is the first step, followed by speak- ing to another about it. For some people, taking the initiative to reach out to the possible victim can be a sensitive and nerve rack- ing idea; however, some- times the victim is too scared or in denial to ask for help themselves. If you want to address the issue, but are unsure what to say, ask questions such as: Is he or she giving you guilt trips? Is he or she blaming you for everything? Is he or she telling you what to wear and who to talk too? All these questions can- not only help you identify the possible dating violence, but also help the victim realize it themselves. After establishing that there is an issue to be con- cerned about, offer the vic- tim possible outlets to get help. If you yourself are un- aware of who the victim can reach out to, find someone else you can trust and who can also lead you to the right direction. Some possible outlets in- clude the school counselor or nurse, the victim’s par- ents, or a clergy man or woman. If you are a parent who’s teenage child is showing signs of an abusive relation- ship, but are unsure of what you can do to stop it, here is some advice: Teach your child about self-respect. Listen but do not judge. If he or she does not want to talk to you about it, find someone who he or she will talk too. Address the fact that he or she looks un- happy, and look for pro- grams in your community. Teen dating violence is a real issue for many adoles- cence and too many have gone ignored. If you are a victim and want to get help with someone outside of your community you can also call the National Domes- tic Violence Hotline at 1- 800-799-7233. Please if you or some- one you know notice or face this issue do not wait to act. Don’t miss Native elders story telling event Wisdom of the Elders Inc. and the Northwest Indian Storytellers Association are holding two special North- west Native American Storytelling events. These will be on Friday, February 17 at Portland Com- munity College Cascade’s Moriarty Auditorium. The Traditional First Foods Symposium is the af- ternoon of February 17 from 2:30-5 p.m., featuring guest speakers discussing the impact of a changing environment on salmon, lamprey eel, ca- mas, and other threatened or endangered traditional First Foods species. The evening of Native American storytelling is Feb- ruary 17 starting at 7 p.m., celebrating the eleventh sea- son of tribal storytelling. The Advisory Council members of the Northwest Indian Storytellers Associa- tion will share traditional sto- ries about traditional First Foods. Tribal storytellers and song carriers have always ac- knowledged the link between Around Indian Country more than a century. The Oregon Zoo is one of 16 partners teaming up in this effort to return the largest land bird in North America into its historical range. The California condor was one of the original ani- mals included on the 1973 Endangered Species Act, and is classified as critically en- dangered. In 1982, only 22 individu- als remained in the wild, and by 1987 the last condors were taken into captivity in an attempt to save the spe- cies. Thanks to breeding pro- grams like the Oregon Zoo’s, condor numbers now total more than 400, with the majority of those flying free. The California condor is a culturally important bird of the Wasco Tribe. The bird, also called the Thunderbird, was associ- ated with storms, thunder and lightening, and the ocean. Atwai Wasco Chief Nelson Wallulatum was asked by the Oregon Zoo to name the first chick that hatched there. The zoo’s condor recov- ery efforts take place at the Jonsson Center for Wildlife Conservation, located in ru- ral Clackamas County on Metro-owned open land. The remoteness of the fa- cility minimizes the exposure of young condors to people, increasing the chances for captive-hatched birds to sur- vive and breed in the wild. More than 60 chicks have hatched at the Jonsson Center since 2003, and more than 40 Oregon Zoo- reared birds have gone out to field pens for release. Reintroduction into Red- wood National Park would contribute to the recovery of this species through re- establishing a breeding popu- lation within its historical range. Groups file to intervene in railroad lawsuit Environmental and health groups filed a mo- tion in January to intervene in opposition to Union Pacific’s recent lawsuit in federal court seeking to ex- empt itself from the Colum- bia River Gorge National Scenic Area Act. The opponents are the Friends of the Columbia Gorge, Oregon Physicians for Social Responsibility, and Columbia Riverkeeper. In November of last year, the Wasco County Board of Commissioners denied Union Pacific’s appli- cation to build four miles of new tracks around the town of Mosier. A reason for the denial was the potential infringe- ment of tribal treaty rights, and violations of Wasco County’s National Scenic Area land use ordinance. Gorge counties are re- quired by federal law to implement National Scenic Area land use ordinances. Union Pacific appealed the Wasco County denial deci- sion to the Columbia River Gorge Commission. Now, Union Pacific’s law- suit seeks to bar the Gorge Commission from hearing this appeal, invalidate this de- cision denying the application and establish that the railroad is not subject to Gorge pro- Summary of Tribal Council January 10, 2017 1. Roll call: Chief Delvis Heath, vice chair- man Charles Calica, Raymond Tsumpti Sr., Ronald Suppah Sr., Valerie Switzler, Carina Miller and Lee Tom. Emily Yazzie, recorder. 2. The morning agenda item moved to afternoon; items rescheduled. 3. Funeral benefits agreement with Lisa Lomas, Tribal Court chief judge: Rescheduled. Allow the Culture & Heritage Com- mittee to have input and work with the S-T to en- sure it is included. 4. Interim Tribal Court Judge: Lisa requested to include this topic due to timelines. Motion to accept the Tribal Court judge resig- nation. Motion carried five affirmative, chairman not voting. Motion to adopt Reso- lution No. 12,280 appoint- ing interim Tribal Court judge Glendon Smith un- til one is selected; motion carried five affirmative, chairman not voting. 5. Minors Trust Invest- ment Policy Statement with finance director Alfred Estimo Jr., and trea- sury controller Dennis Johnson. Motion to adopt Reso- lution No. 12,281: Minors Trust Investment Policy Statement with Columbia Bank. Motion carried four affirmative, one ab- stain, and chairman not voting. Secretary-Treasurer to schedule and have Co- lumbia Bank give an up- date and view online train- ing and accessibility on trust account access. 6. Land Buy Back Pro- gram: to be rescheduled. 7. TV Butte with Sec- retary-Treasurer Michele Stacona. Kayla Godawa-Tufti update (via telephone) Motion to adopt Reso- lution No. 12,282 support to protect TV Butte; mo- tion carried six affirma- tive, chairman not voting. February 14, 2017 is the next Lane County Commission meeting 8. Implementation Plan update: To be re- scheduled. 9. Motion to adjourn. Motion to adjourn re- scinded. Meeting called back to order. 10. Motion to autho- rize the allocation of $25,000 for snow re- moval. Motion carried six affirmative and chairman not voting. 11. Meeting adjourned 4:09 p.m. Reminder to tribal member higher ed students Calif. Condors could return to Oregon After an absence of more than 100 years, California condors may soon be re- turning to the Pacific North- west. A draft plan by the Yurok Tribe, the National Park Service and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service would reintroduce the continent’s largest bird into Redwood National Park in Northern California—just a short flight by condor stan- dards from southern Or- egon, which is also part of the species’ historic range. The project would con- tinue efforts to restore con- dors in California, and fur- ther the goal of returning the condor into its historical range by expanding the geo- graphic scope of recovery efforts already in progress. Though native to this re- gion, and commonly seen here during the time of Lewis and Clark, California condors haven’t soared through Northwest skies for their stories and songs to tra- ditional First Foods, and are increasingly communicating the critical importance of re- storing Pacific Northwest ecosystems to support declin- ing species. Tickets are avail- able at the Wisdom of the Elders Inc. website: w i s d o m o f t h e l e d e r s. o r g Page 7 tection laws. Union Pacific filed this lawsuit in federal court just months after it caused an oil train derailment and fire in Mosier, a town within the Columbia River Gorge Na- tional Scenic Area. The lawsuit was filed against the six Oregon mem- bers of the Columbia River Gorge Commission, mem- bers of the Wasco County Board of Commissioners, and the Wasco County plan- ning director. The Federal Railroad Ad- ministration determined that Union Pacific caused the oil train derailment and fire in Mosier last June. Warm Springs Higher Education reminds stu- dents that they can apply for federal financial aid now. Students who ap- ply early may be eligible for other grants. If you need assistance to apply for FAFSA for the 2017- 18 school year, plan on attending one of the up- coming workshops. The next is on Mon- day, February 13 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the top floor of the Education build- ing. Contact Carroll Dick at Higher Ed to find out what you need to bring with you. The application takes about 30 minutes to complete. There is a FAFSA Work- shop on Thursday, February 9 at the COCC Madras Cam- pus at 1 p.m. Students can get help in applying for financial aid. Remember, if you are apply- ing for a tribal scholarship, completing the FAFSA is a requirement. Students who apply before March 1 may be eligible for more grants. The Tribal Scholarship application deadline is July 1. If you have questions, con- tact Carroll Dick at the Warm Springs Higher Edu- cation office. There is a FAFSA Work- shop on Friday, February 10 at the Boyle Education Cen- ter on the COCC Bend Cam- pus at 9:30am. Comment to ODOT on 2018-21 plan The Oregon Department of Transportation Region 4 is seeking public comment on the proposed 2018-2021 Statewide Transportation Im- provement Program (STIP). The STIP represent Oregon’s four-year transpor- tation capital improvement program. It is the document that identifies the funding for and scheduling of transpor- tation projects. People interested in learn- ing more or providing their comments about the proposed STIP are encouraged to go to: oregon.gov/ODOT/ Hwy/Region4/Pages/ Roadworkimprovements.aspx or contact: Katie Parlette, ODOT Region 4 STIP coordinator, at 541-388-6037. Or email: Katie.m.parlette@odot.state.or.us
