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Page 2 Spilyay Tymoo August 21 Tribal grant for repatriation support The National Park Service is contributing $3 million in grants to tribes and museums to assist in the consultation, documentation and repatriation of ancestral re- mains and cultural items, as part of the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act. The Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs is the recipient of one of these grants, in the amount of $96,900. The grant is for consultation and document projects, including staff travel, consultation meetings, and research to support the repa- triation process. The Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act, or NAGPRA, requires museums and federal agencies to inventory and identify Native American hu- man remains and cultural items in their collections, and to con- sult with Indian tribes. NAGPRA authorizes the Sec- retary of the Interior to award grants to facilitate respectful re- turn of ancestors and objects to descendant communities. This work is administered by the Na- tional Park Service. “The National Park Service is committed to supporting these im- portant efforts to reconnect and return the remains of tribal ances- tors and other cultural resources to the communities they belong to,” said Chuck Sams (Walla Walla and Cayuse, director of the National Park Service Director Chuck Sams. “These grants help ensure Na- tive American cultural heritage isn't kept in storage, cast aside, or for- gotten.” Construction on West Hills Drive through November West Hills Drive will be un- der construction for roadway paving and improved pedestrian access from now through No- vember 30. You can expect to encoun- ter lane closures and detours throughout the duration of Community note... Warm Springs Commodities is open weekdays from 9 a.m. to noon and 1-4 p.m. Commodities provides eligible construction. Warm Springs Construction will work to mini- mize wait times as much as possible. If you have questions or con- cerns on this project, please con- tact Construction at 541-553- 3207. individuals fresh fruits & veg- etables, healthy meats, pastas and other healthy food. To apply, stop by the Commodi- ties warehouse located in the Indus- trial Park. 2 members attend Summit on Substance Abuse Prevention Jaycelene Briosbois and Joni Wallulatum this month attended the Tribal Prevention Summit of the Substance Abuse and the Mental Health Services Admin- istration, Office of Tribal Affairs and Policy. Jaycelene Brisbois is a Warm Springs Certified Prevention Spe- cialist, and Joni also is a Warm Springs Certified Prevention Spe- cialist, both with Warm Springs Prevention. The summit was at the Robert A. Young Federal Building in St. Louis, Missouri, August 6-7. The Tribal Prevention Summit was an opportunity to gather innovative, holistic and urgently-needed pre- vention programming across American Indian and Alaska Na- tive Communities. The purpose of the summit was to share best practices and experiences related to expanding American Indian prevention pro- Summary of Tribal Council The following are summaries of Tribal Council proceedings from ear- lier this summer, provided by the Council staff: June 10 The meeting was called to or- der at 9:11 by Chairman Jonathan W. Smith Sr. Roll call: Lincoln Jay Suppah, James ‘Jim’ Manion, Chair-man Raymond ‘Captain’ Moody, Chairman Jonathan W. Smith Sr., Chief Jefferson Greene, Wilson Wewa Jr., Carlos Alvis Smith III, Rosa Graybael, Chief Joseph Moses. Minnie Yahtin, Recorder. • Referendum results and certi- fication of numbers with the Elec- tion Board: Motion by Captain certifying the election results from June 5th ref- erendum; Second by Jim; Question; Jim/yes, Captain/yes, Jay/yes, Alvis/yes, Wilson/yes, Jefferson/ yes, Rosa/yes, Car-los/yes, 8/0/0, Chairman not voting; Motion car- ried. The referendum did not meet the required number of voters per the Constitution. • Finance Strategic Plan Update – Robert Brunoe. • Meet and greet Tribal Liaison of the Secretary of State. • Travel delegations and other business discussion: • Motion by Alvis approving $500 for the Youth Council’s use for the Treaty Day Parade. Second by Carlos. Question: Jim/yes, Cap- tain/yes, Jay/yes, Alvis/yes, Wilson/ yes, Jefferson/yes, Rosa/yes, Carlos/yes, 8/0/0, Chairman not voting. Motion carried. With no further discussion the meeting adjourned at 12:10 p.m. June 11 The meeting was called to order at 9:09 by Chairman Jonathan S. Smith Sr. Roll call: Chief Jefferson Greene, Lincoln Jay Suppah, James “Jim” Manion, Vice Chair man Raymond “Captain” Moody, Carlos Calica, Wilson Wewa, Jr. (9:04), Chairman Jonathan W. Smith, Sr. (9:07), Alvis Smith, III (9:10), Chief Joseph Moses (9:20). Minnie Yahtin, Recorder. • Papalaxsimisha discussion with Jillisa Suppah, Jaylyn Suppah and Raylene Thomas. • Lumen update with Ellen Grover: Executive session, 10:17- 11:17 a.m. • TERO updat, Wendell Jim and Sarah Monkton: Motion by Jim adopting Resolu- tion No. 13,161, that the Tribal Council hereby: 1 .Affirms that each statement in this resolution is true and correct in all material re- spects. 2. Approves the memoran- dum of understanding between the Oregon Department of Transpor- tation and the Tribe in substantially similar form as set forth in exhibit A of this resolution. 3. Appoints the Tribal Council Chairman Vice Chair- man and Secretary-Treasurer as authorized representatives for pur- poses of this resolution. 4. Authorizes the authorized rep- resentatives to execute and deliver on behalf of the Tribe the agree- ment in substantially similar form as set forth in exhibit A. 5. Autho- rizes the authorized representatives to take such further and additional action as may be necessary or ap- propriate to carry out the purposes of this resolution. Second by Wil- son. Question: Jim/yes, Joe/yes, Captain/yes, Jay/yes, Alvis/yes, Wilson/yes, Jefferson/yes, Carlos/ yes, 8/0/0, Chairman not voting. Motion carried. • Pi-Ume-Sha donation requests discussion among Council: Motion by Jim approving $3,500 for the parade. Second by Alvis. Question: Jim/yes, Joe/yes, Cap- tain/yes, Jay/yes, Alvis/yes, Wil- son/yes, Jefferson/yes, Carlos/yes, 8/0/0, Chairman not voting. Mo- tion carried. Motion by Captain approving $2,000 for the Stick games. Second grams and opportunities. And a goal of the summit was to pro- vide all attendees with valuable insight and information that can help improve prevention-related outcomes. This included strategies that provide evidence of successful service to American Indian com- munities, identification of emerg- ing and innovative areas that re- quire focus to guide prevention work, and increasing shared knowledge about effective pre- vention in AI/AN communities nationwide. The Substance Abuse and the Mental Health Services Administra- tion supports prevention work, as an inclusive continuum of care, from harm reduction to recovery support, across the lifespan. This Summit was a continua- tion of SAMHSA’s ongoing Tribal summit series, welcoming preven- tion experts and newcomers to build the future of prevention together. The areas of prevention focus: Suicide Prevention, Substance Use Disorder Prevention, Overdose Prevention, Alcohol Use Disorder Prevention, and Behavioral Health Support. For more information, please contact Jaycelene at 541-615- 0035, or Joni at 541-615-0039. And they thank you for your in- terest. by Wilson. Question: Jim/yes, Joe/ yes, Captain/yes, Jay/yes, Alvis/yes, Wilson/yes, Jefferson/yes, Carlos/ yes, 8/0/0, Chairman not voting. Motion carried. Motion by Alvis approving $2,000 for the Endurance Horse Race. Second by Jay. Question: Jim/ yes, Joe/yes, Captain/yes, Jay/yes, Al-vis/yes, Wilson/yes, Jefferson/ yes, Carlos/yes, 8/0/0, Chairman not voting. Motion carried. Motion by Alvis approving $1,500 for the Pi-Ume-Sha Rodeo. Second by Wilson. Question: Jim/ yes, Joe/yes, Captain/yes, Jay/yes, Alvis/yes, Wil-son/yes, Jefferson/ yes, Carlos/yes, 8/0/0, Chairman not voting. Motion carried. With no further discussion the meeting adjourned. Suppah, James ‘Jim’ Manion, Wil- son Wewa Jr., Chief Joseph Moses, Alvis Smith III, Carlos Calica, Chief Jefferson Greene, Rosa Graybael. Minnie Yahtin, Recorder. • Capital funds update with Chico Holliday and Pamela Dou- glas. • Successor program update with William Sam. • Letter of support, Rosanna Sanders: June 12 The meeting was called to order by Vice Chairman Raymond ‘Cap- tain’ Moody. Roll call: Lincoln Jay Summaries continue on 3
