Spilyay Tymoo, Warm Springs, Oregon
September 23, 2020
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Virus: Data details incidence of contagion
(Continued from page 1)
As of Monday, there were six
people on the reservation who were
being monitored for having close
contact with a person or persons
with the virus.
Last week and into this week, the
smoke hampered the health service
broader surveillance testing.
Meanwhile, current hospitaliza-
tion among the membership was
one, a person not on a ventilator.
The Warm Springs Covid-19 Re-
sponse Team reminds all to keep
up the good work in lessening the
spread of the pandemic disease. In-
dividuals must remember to mask
up—It makes all the difference.
The latest data shows that social
distancing should be at least six feet,
and more whenever possible.
Avoid gatherings, stay away
from hot spots, educate your young
ones about the dangers of Covid-
19. Monitor your own health in
case Covid-19 symptoms develop.
These include cough, sore throat,
shortness of breath, fever, some-
times chills.
If you experience any of these
symptoms, call the clinic, 541-553-
1196, and talk to a provider. Fol-
low instructions of the provider to
better protect yourself, family and
community. Stay home, stay safe.
Courtesy Warm Springs Community Health.
Recent demographics showing where people have contracted
the Covid-19 virus. Other graphs on this page, at right and
below, also show the most recent available data.
Tribal Council summary
September 15
The meeting was called to or-
der at 9:02 a.m. by Chair man
Raymond Tsumpti Sr. Roll call:
Chief Delvis Heath, Chairman
Raymond Tsumpti Sr., Vice Chair
Brigette McConville, Raymond
(Captain) Moody, Lincoln Jay
Suppah, Anita Jackson, Glendon
Smith, Wilson Wewa Jr. Minnie
Yahtin, Recorder.
Fire update with Robert
Brunoe, Natural Resources
Branch general manager; Trey
Leonard, Fire Management fire
officer; and Noel Livingston, In-
cident Commander.
Warm Springs Police De-
partment Patrol update with
William Elliot, Chief of Warm
Springs Police.
Budget overview with Michele
Stacona, Secretar y-Treasurer;
Alfred Estimo Jr., Finance direc-
Health care
contact
numbers
At the Warm Springs
Health and Wellness Cen-
ter they ask that you call
ahead if you plan on going
there.
For a regular appoint-
ment call 541-553-2610.
The IHS Covid-19
Nurse Triage Hotline is
541-553-5512.
Outside of IHS regular
hours you can call the Reg-
istered Nurse Health Ad-
vice Hotline at 1-866-470-
2015.
For all other business
call 541-553-1196.
tor; and Dennis Johnson, Control-
ler.
2021 budget presentations:
· Opening statements with the
Secretary-Treasurer.
· Human Resources with
Cheryl Tom, department director.
· Governmental Affairs (call
back to review 10 percent reduc-
tion) with Louie Pitt, department
director.
Union Pacific Railroad
Company mediation letter with
Josh Newton, tribal attorney:
· Motion by Captain approv-
ing Chairman Tsumpti to sign the
letter to the Wasco County Board
of Commissioners, c/o Kristen
Campbell. Second by Jay. Vote 7-
0, Chairman not voting. Motion
carried.
2021 Budget presentations
continue:
· Finance Department with–
Alfred Estimo Jr., director.
· Administrative Services with
the Secretary-Treasurer.
· High Lookee Lodge (call back
for introduction of new director).
· Community Assistance with the
Secretary-Treasurer.
CARES Act funding with the
Secretary-Treasurer:
· Motion by Glendon approving
the CARES Act funding, with an
addition to be noted on the Resolu-
tion. Second by Anita. Vote is unani-
mous, Chairman not voting. Motion
carries.
Motion by Captain to adjourn at
3:35 p.m.
Employment opportunity
The Associate Curator of Education: Indigenous Studies
is a new position at the High Desert Museum in Bend. The job is
full-time with an annual salary of $45,000. The position summary
is as follows:
The Associate Curator of Education: Indigenous Studies is
responsible for the design, implementation and assessment of a
variety of in-person and virtual educational programs focusing
on an exploration of the High Desert’s Indigenous history since
time immemorial.
Well-qualified individuals must be energetic, innovative, reflec-
tive, flexible, resourceful, enthusiastic, and with an entrepreneur-
ial attitude to create and present exciting programs for broad au-
diences with an emphasis on pre-K through 12 students and teach-
ers. Qualifications include:
A bachelors degree in a field appropriate for the position, such
education, Indigenous-Native American studies, environmental sci-
ences, anthropology, history, etc.
Deep knowledge about Indigenous ways of knowing. Have a
passion for and commitment to teaching and learning about the
High Desert’s Indigenous history since time immemorial.
A minimum of two years’ experience teaching students in grades
pre-K-12 in formal or informal settings.
Demonstrated knowledge of best practices in teaching and
classroom management of children of all ages. Working knowl-
edge of developing and implementing informal education pro-
grams. Understanding of, and commitment to, justice, equity, in-
clusion, accessibility and diversity practices. The position requires
some evenings and weekends, working inside and outside, and
handling live animals.
Responsibilities and tasks: Collaborate with museum staff and
regional partners to develop, lead and assess in person and virtual
learning experiences for Pre-K-12 students and teachers focusing
on an in-depth exploration of the High Desert’s Indigenous his-
tory since time immemorial.
Please send resume and cover letter to the High Desert Mu-
seum, attention Human Resources.
jobs@highdesertmuseum.org
highdesertmuseum.org/job-opportunities
The High Desert Museum is an equal opportunity employer.
All applicants will be considered for employment without atten-
tion to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender iden-
tity, national origin, veteran or disability status.