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Page 2 Spilyay Tymoo, Warm Springs Council meeting with Bend city officials The Tribal Council this Wednes- day, November 1 is meeting with the Bend City Council for a joint work session starting at 4:30 p.m. at the Bend City Council chambers. The month of November, the Bend City Council said, is the be- ginning of National Native Ameri- can Heritage Month: A time to cel- ebrate the traditions, languages, and stories of Native American com- munity members, and to learn and reflect on their continued histories and contributions. “It is critically important for the City of Bend to forge and main- tain a strong relationship with the tribes, as the people of Bend care for, live, and work on their ceded lands,” said Bend Mayor Melanie Kebler. “I am optimistic about this first meeting and working more closely with our tribal partners to serve our shared constituents in the fu- ture.” Tribal Council Chair man Jonathan Smith Sr. commented, “Since time immemorial, our tribal members have occupied the Deschutes basin, including the area currently occupied by the City of Bend. “We look forward to exploring avenues for our governments, working as good neighbors, to ad- vance the welfare of our connected communities,” Councilman Smith said. The city invites the community to this first intergovernmental meeting, which reinforces the com- mitment Bend City Council has in forging a strong relationship with the tribes. Farm Services assistance outreach in W.S. The Confederated Tribes Branch of Natural Resources of- fice will welcome the U.S. Depart- ment of Agriculture on-site Farm Services Agency programs sign- up. The event will be in Natural Resources conference room 3, from 2 to 4 p.m. on Tuesday, November 21. The USDA Far m Ser vices Agency, the Natural Resources Conservation Service, and the tribes will be hosting the informa- tional and program sign-up re- garding the USDA’s Disaster As- sistance and Farm Loan programs. All farmers and ranchers of the tribes are welcome. FSA staff will be available to help sign-up pro- ducers for the following programs: The 2023 Emergency Assis- tance for Livestock Program (ELAP): Did you have to haul water, livestock, or feed above normal and over 25 miles due to drought? You may be eligible for cost-share assistance on transporta- tion costs. The deadline to apply is January 30, 2024. The 2023 Livestock Forage program (LFP): Provides com- pensation to eligible livestock pro- ducers who have suffered grazing losses due to drought. Deadline is January 30, 2024. The Non-insured Crop Disas- ter Assistance program (NAP): Deadline for forage and grazing crops: November 30 of this year. The Farm Loan programs and Youth loans: FSA offers operating loans of up to $5,000 to eligible in- dividual youth ages 10 to 20 to fi- nance income-producing, ag-related projects for tribal youth organiza- tions. The Natural Resources Con- servation Service programs. For more information, please call 541-923-4358 extension 2. Or con- tact Amanda Smith, county execu- tive director, at: amanda.smith3@wsda.gov Marti Petersen, acting county executive director for Central Or- egon FSA at: martha.petersen@usda.gov Kecia Florendo, program tech- nician, at: kecia.florendo@usda.gov For FSA loan inquiries, please contact Derek Johnson at: derek.johnson@usda.gov Mark Ferguson at: mark.ferguson@usda.gov Persons with disabilities who re- quire accommodations to attend or participate in this meeting should contact Amanda Smith at 541-923- 4358 extension 2. Or Federal Relay Service at 1-800-877-8339 by No- vember 15. November 1, 2023 On Tribal Council agenda The following are some of the items coming up on the Tribal Council agenda in November (subject to change at Council discretion): Monday, November 6 9 a.m.: Bureau of Indian Affairs update with Brenda Bremner, Agency superinten- dent. 10: Bureau of Trust Funds Administration update with Kevin Moore. 11: Realty items with Greta White Elk, BIA Realty. 1:30 p.m.: Legislative update conference calls, federal and state. 2:30: Tribal attorney up- dates. Tuesday, November 7 9 a.m.: Human Resources update with William Sam. 10: Governmental Affairs update with Raymond Tsumpti Sr. 11:30: Tribal Court update with Gayleen Adams. 1:30 p.m.: Natural Re- sources Branch update with Austin Smith Jr. 3:30: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service hatcheries discussion. Wednesday, November 8 9 a.m.: Oregon State Police Liaison discussion with Glendon Smith. 10: Vital Statistics adoptions with Lucille Suppach-Samson. 11: Cannabis referendum discussion with Joe Jenson and Wow-twy, Jeanine Lou Wyena Kalama, was born to Harry and Nancy Wyena at Parker, Wash- ington on February 28, 1950. She passed away at St. Charles Hospital on August 10, 2023. Ms. Kalama was a tradi- tional gatherer of roots and huckleberries. She participated in feasts at Priest Rapids. She would go to any longhouse, and always dressed proper and re- spectful. She attended school in Mattewa, Washington, and high school in Oklahoma. She at- tended Trend Business, and re- ceived a Secretarial degree. She worked at Forestry, the Senior program, and other positions of the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs. She retired at age 62. She enjoyed sewing ribbon shirts and wing dresses, and making popcorn and snow cones at powwows. She had many fam- ily members at the Yakama Con- federated Tribes, at Pendleton and Warm Springs. She made many friends along the way of her life- time. She enjoyed laughter with friends of the Senior program, her casino family, and during trips to other seniors days. It was always goodwill, yard sales, Wal-Mart, and yelling Bingo. She enjoyed her four sons Marvin, Greg, Chips and Timo- thy when they were babies, and es- pecially her grandson Tyler Lee Kalama, age 11 years old. She liked watching Tyler play baseball and running cross country, and mak- ing powwow outfits for him. She enjoyed her sons on the drum line at the longhouse, eating dumplings, and frying bread. She was married to her husband Tommy of 48 years, and lived in Warm Springs for 50 years. With her sons Marvin, Greg, Chips and Timothy, and grandsons Tyler, Donovan and Brandon, and graddaughter MaryKay, and great grandson Aly Arquette. Her sisters are Erenistine Conners of Wapato, Shirley Jones of Tulalip, Washington, Alice Thursday, November 16 3 p.m.: Tentative date for 2024 budget approval, pend- ing U.S. government shutdown. Monday, November 20 9 a.m.: Secretary-Treasurer update with Robert Brunoe, S- T/CEO. 10: December agenda and review minutes with the S-T. 11: Draft resolutions. 1:30 p.m.: Enrollments with Lucille Suppach-Samson. 2:30: Indian Health Ser- vice update with Hyllis Dauphinais, clinic chief execu- tive officer. 3:30: Health and Human Services update with Caroline Cruz. 4: Manage Care update with Mike Collins. Wednesday, November 22: Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs shutdown at 12 noon. Thursday-Friday, November 23-24: Organiza- tion closed in observance of Thanksgiving holiday. Items for consider- ation: General Council meet- ing regarding 2024 proposed budget. Community notes... Howlak Tichum ~ Jeanine Lou Wyena Kalama 1950-2023 Jim Souers. 1:30 p.m.: Pharmacy feasi- bility study with Mike Collins. 2:30: Opioid emergency declaration with Caroline Cruz. 3:30: Casino proposal-re- quest with Shawn McDaniel. Heath of War m Springs. Her brother is Jimmy Wyena Sr. of Lyle, Washington. Ms. Kalama was preceded in death by brothers Grant, Douglas, Jerry, and Pat Wyena of Priest Rap- ids, Washington; and sisters Irene Cloud and Virginia Wyena of Priest Rapids. We would like to take this time to thank the family from Yakima and Warm Springs for helping with the funeral; the sewing of the buck- skin dress, dressing the body with underware and wing dress at the hospital ; delivering the body to the Agency Longhouse, and for delivering the casket from Priest Rapids dam to the Agency Longhouse. Thank you to the pall bearers, and for the many tasks that have to be done. It was a family effort. Thank you for the things that came back to the house. Resting in peace at the Dry Creek Cemetery, waiting for the second coming of Christ, her spirit with the Creator. Thank you all, Tommy Oliver Kalama, Mar vin Lee Arquette, Greg Moses Arquette, Charles Mar- tin Kalama Chips, and Timothy Tyler Kalama. Chris Arquette, grandsons Donavan, Brandon, Shadow Arquette, and Tyler Lee Kalama. The Native American Stu- dent Union at Madras High School will meet this Thursday from 3:15-5:45 p.m. in room 6. Like and follow the Papalaxsimisha, Native American Student Union Facebook page for updates. Warm Springs Recreation has Snack Attack every Tuesday and Thursday afternoon. It’s free snack, with fun games at the Community Center from 3-4 p.m. Never Alone Again Narcot- ics Anonymous are held every Tuesday from noon to 1 at the Be- havioral Health Center. The next Native Aspirations meeting is Monday, November 6 from 12 noon to 1:30 p.m. at the Community Wellness Center Social Hall. Lunch will be provided. War m Springs Victims of Crime Services provides support and services to women, men, el- ders and children that are in abu- sive situation. If you or someone you know could use assistance, please call 541-553-2293 during the work day or call Warm Springs police dispatch at 541-553-1171 in the evening or on the weekends.
