BISHOP PAIUTE TRIBEbishoppaiutetribe.com/assets/Newsletters/April 2017 Newsletter.pdfat the Fort Independence Home-site, being but 18 miles distant from Lone Pine. It is be-lieved

BBBISHOPISHOPISHOP PPPAIUTEAIUTEAIUTE TTTRIBERIBERIBE PUBLICATION OF THE

Continued on page 10

TRIBAL ADMINISTRATION UPDATE

LONE PINE SITUATION The Indians now in the Lone Pine area are, without doubt, living under the no at ad-verse conditions of any of the Owens Valley Indians. Very few of them have any land in that area. They are without funds, and for the most part without work, except small jobs that the women can secure. Nearly all of them live in tents. The men are able to secure some part time work at the privately owned ranches and occasionally at the industrial plants around Owens Lake, or at the salt forks at Saline Valley. Because of these facts, together with the fact that there are but few Indian families in this area, it is suggested to locate them at the Fort Independence Home-site, being but 18 miles distant from Lone Pine. It is be-lieved that what work might be available in the extreme southern portion of the Valley can well be taken care of from the Fort Independence Homesite.

this issue

RAVE News P.2

Tribal Court News P.5

OVCDC News P.7

THPO News P.12

EMO News P.15

Upcoming Events P.16

Elders Menu P.17

Tribal Calendar P. 19

Manahuu and Happy Springtime to All: Please keep in mind with the heavy winter the Eastern Sierra has experienced in the past months, it is anticipated to be a heavy water run-off from the huge amount of snow accumulation in the local mountains. With that in mind, please see the following notice on the possible ramifications of the heavy water run-off within the Bishop Pai-ute Reservation and surrounding Eastern Sierra Communities.

Spring 2017 PREPAREDNESS

Recreating Near Waterways Spring and Summer outdoor recreation often includes time spent near rivers and stream. With record high snowpack in the Sierra, and the associated snowmelt, waterways are likely to be at full capacity. There are serious safety concerns with swift water. Consider these precautions for safe and responsible outdoor recreation: • Stay on established trails or developed areas when you are near waterways. • DO NOT let children or pets in moving water, and keep close watch on children and pets– even if they are far from water. • River and stream banks can be compromised by extreme erosion-keep a safe distance from these areas. • Wear properly fitting personal floatation for all river activities. • Keep updated on the conditions of your favorite waterways– river and stream condition information may be found at the

Bishop Paiute Tribe Public Works Department, Bishop Paiute Tribe Environmental Department, Visitor Centers, and Ranger Stations.

• Avoid slippery rocks and logs near rivers and streams. • Be aware and respectful of posted warning signs– these signs are there for your safety. • Stay up to date on local weather conditions. Heavy runoff requires vigilance and extra awareness. Streams and creeks that posed little danger during drought conditions can now be running full and fast. Water may look calm on the surface but heavy currents as well as debris can be a significant risk. Water Safety is your responsibility, but with some practical preparedness you can enjoy a great season of safe outdoor recreation near local waterways. Should you experience any flooding, please contact the Tribal Police Department at (760) 873-4477.

Continued “Indian Problem” Series...

BISHOP PAIUTE TRIBAL NEWSLETTER APRIL 2017 2

April 2017 Meetings

4th Enrollment Committee Meeting Tribal Chambers @ 5:30pm

5th TEPA Committee Meeting EMO-B Conference Rm. @ 3:30pm 3rd Toiyabe Board Meeting Bishop, Ca @ 9:00am 7th Elders Advisory Committee Meeting Elders Building @ 10:00am 11th Parent Advisory Committee Meeting Education Center @ 5:30pm 11th Gaming Commission Meeting PPC Conference Rm. @ 5:00pm 11th Cultural Advisory Committee Meeting Cultural Center @ 6:00pm 11th BPDC Board Meeting BPDC Conference Rm. @ 6:00pm

(Continued on page 4)

13th Regular Tribal Council Meeting Tribal Chamber @ 5:30pm

50 Tu Su Lane, Bishop, California

BISHOP PAIUTE TRIBAL NEWSLETTER

3

APRIL 2017

BISHOP PAIUTE TRIBAL COURT FEES The following fees are set by the Tribal Council and may be changed from time to time.

SCHEDULE OF FEES – 2017 (Approved by Bishop Paiute Tribal Council on February 23, 2017

(All fees are nonrefundable) Complaint or Petition Filing Fee ………………….…….………………$ 30.00 Application for Protection Order ………………………….…………….$ 30.00 Answer to Complaint…….……………………………………………. . $ 15.00 Motions (All) …………………………………………………………….$ 25.00 Appeal Filing Fee………………………………………………………..$150.00 Service of Process………………………………….…………….……....$ 35.00 Admission to Practice Fee – Attorney…………………………………..$ 50.00 per year Admission to Practice Fee – Advocates………………………..………..$ 25.00 per year Transcription of Record Fee………………….……………………….…$20.00 up to 4 pgs. ($20.00 due when transcripts ordered) $5.00 per additional pg. CD Recording of Hearing………………………………………………$20.00 per CD Certified Copy Fee…………………………………………………..…..$ 1.00 per page Per Page Copying Fee………………………………………………..….$ 0.20 per page THE TRIBE AS A PARTY IS EXEMPT FROM ALL FEES EXCEPT COSTS INCURRED FOR TRANSCRIPT PRODUCTION. FEES MAY BE WAIVED OR DISCOUNTED BY COURT. APPLICATION FOR WAIVER/DISCOUNT AVAILABLE FROM THE COURT CLERK. TWO WAIVERS ALLOWED PER CALENDAR YEAR. FAILURE TO APPEAR IN COURT AFTER GRANTED WAIVER/DISCOUNT WILL RESULT IN LOSS OF ELIBILITY TO REQUEST FUTURE WAIVER/DISCOUNT FOR REMAINING YEAR. DOMESTIC VIOLENCE CASES FILED THROUGH THE TRIBE’S RAVE PROGRAM SHALL RECEIVE A WAIVER OF FILING FEES AND SERVICE OF PROCESS FEE. ADDITIONAL FEES Subpoena/Record Request……………………………………………………..$75.00 Repossession Fee………………………………………………………………$75.00

NOTARY PUBLIC INFORMATION For the first time in over a decade, California notary fees will increase. California Governor Jerry Brown authorized an increase to $15.00 for notary services. The new fee was effective January 1, 2017. Also effective January 1, 2017, California Notaries can accept Tribal Enrollment Cards for proof of identify. The Bishop Paiute Tribal Council has authorized the Notary Public at the Tribal Office to increase fees to $15.00 per notarized signature. The Tribal Council also voted to continue the exemption for Veterans and to extend the exemption to all Native Elders. Native Elders are those individuals who are 55 years old or older and are an enrolled member of a Native Tribe; Tribal Enrollment Card must be presented to the Notary Public at the time notary services are requested. No exceptions. If you have any questions, please contact the Notary Public at the Tribal Office at (760)873-3584, ext. 261.


Upcoming Meet ings… .

(C ont i nue d f r om

page 2 ) 18th Tribal Court Advisory Committee Meeting Tribal Chambers @ 9:00 am 18th Tribal Court Tribal Chambers @11:00am 18th OVBT Trustee Regular

Monthly Meeting Bishop, CA @2:00pm 18th Enrollment Committee Meeting Tribal Chambers @ 5:30pm 19th Land Assignment Meeting Tribal Chambers @ 6:00pm 20th THPO Committee Mtg. EMO B Conference Rm. @ 5:30pm 23rd Regular Tribal Council Meeting Tribal Chamber @ 5:30pm 25th Commodity Distribution Cultural Center @ 7:00am-12:00pm 25th Gaming Commission Meeting PPC Conference Rm. @ 5:30pm 25th Cultural Advisory Committee Meeting Cultural Center

The Bishop Paiute Tribal Council has appointed four Justices to serve the Bishop Paiute Tribe Court of Appeals. Four attorneys participated in a swearing-in ceremony on Thursday, March 9, 2017 and became the Tribes Appellate Court Justices, with one appointed as the Presiding Appellate Court Justice. The Tribe issued a Re-quest for Proposal (RFP) seeking Justices to serve the Court of Appeals in September 2016. The RFP was is-sued nationwide in the following forums: California Indian Legal Services, Tribal Courts in California, State of California Administrative Office of the Courts, and the indigenous law/policy blog Turtle Talk. All applications were reviewed by the Tribal Court Committee and recommendations were forwarded to Tribal Council for review and final approval. Brief biographies of appointed Justices:

Patricia R. Lenzi (Nevada), Presiding Appellate Court Justice of the Bishop Paiute Tribe Justice Lenzi has twenty-four years of experience as an attorney in state court in California, federal and multiple Tribal Courts in other jurisdictions. She has worked exclusively in the area of federal Indian law and tribal law since 2007. She currently services as a Deputy Judge for the Colorado River Indian Tribes, Chief Judge for the Cedarville Rancheria of Northern Paiute Tribe, and as an Appellate Justice for the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe. Justice Lenzi is a member of the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe.

Charlene Jackson (Arizona), Appellate Court Justices of the Bishop Paiute Tribe Justice Jackson has been practicing law since 1995. She has worked in and for Indian country for tribes and tribal organizations and working with and for tribal courts. She is dedicated to working with Native American tribes and tribal organizations in various aspects of the law. Justice Jackson estab-lished the Jackson Law Firm, PLLC in 2010 and continues to operate the firm. Nicole Johnson (Southern California), Appellate Court Justice of the Bishop Paiute Tribe Justice Johnson’s work with tribal governments spans 14 years. She has worked in areas of tribal govern-ment gaming, cultural resource management, tribal law enforcement, public health, and economic development. She has served as a tribal representative in meetings with state and federal agencies, including the United States Department of the Interior and the Bureau of Indian Affairs, the United States Department of Justice, and the California Native Heritage Commission. Gregory D. Smith (Tennessee), Appellate Court Justice

of the Bishop Paiute Tribe Justice Smith has over 20 years of experience as a jurist. He is not only an attorney but also trains judges for the National Judicial College and the Tennessee Judicial Academy. Justice Smith is active with addressing Na-tive American tribal rights issues, ICWA, and has pub-lished articles for the State of Tennessee, and a journal for the Arizona Summit Law School. He has presented at the National American Indian Court Judges Associa-tion and at several judicial conferences and law school lectures.

PLANT OF THE MONTH Bishop Paiute Name: Tonoh Scientific Name: Atriples canescens Common Name: Fourwing saltbrush

The hardwood of this shrub was

used for firewood and to make

arrows and arrowheads. Seeds

could be used as a food source,

leaves were used to rub on sores

to heal them. The roots could be

boiled with salt to make a

health drink.

BISHOP PAIUTE TRIBAL NEWSLETTER APRIL 2017

5

Inyo County Mentor Program Make a Difference Become a Mentor

HOW WILL THE MENTOR PROGRAM HELP? Many of us remember a person, who was not our parent, who was special to us during our childhood. We all needed a strong positive adult role model in our lives. Take the opportunity to make a difference in a young person’s life!

Inyo County Mentor Program 568 W. Line Street, Bishop

For more information call Tim at 760-873-5040

Email: [email protected]

Inyo County Health & Human Services Public Health and Prevention Division

On Tuesday, March 12, 2017, the 40th Annual California Conference on American Indian Education awarded Mr. Gerald Howard with a “Distinguished Educator” award for his 34 years of teaching social studies at Bishop Union

High School. Over the course of his ca-reer, Mr. Howard also served as a var-sity basketball coach, advisor to the Native American Student Association, and served on numerous school committees. In his address to the Conference, Mr. Howard shared his appreciation for the award, as well as a mes-sage of hope for the many American Indian stu-dents at the Conference; continue with your higher education because it will take you far! Stanley Rodriquez and Gerald Howard

40th Annual California Conference on American Indian Education Award Recipients


Sexual Assault Awareness Month: April

The Bishop Paiute Tribe’s Relief After Violent Encounters Program (R.A.V.E.) and Tribal TANF Program are partnering

together to host a Native American guest speaker who is a survivor of Sexual Assault to share his/her story and journey toward healing.

When: April 30, 2017 from 4pm-6pm Where: Community Building on the Bishop Paiute Reservation

(405 N. Barlow Lane, Bishop, California) Dinner will be provided.

If you’d like to attend, please RSVP to the R.A.V.E. Program at (760) 873-9018 or Tribal TANF Program at (760) 873-5107

This is a Family Formation event. Must have a Native American in the

household & a child under the age of 18, or be between the ages of 18-25.

Presented by Donald Powell, ICWA Specialist

& Jacqueline Lutz, RAVE Peer Crisis Counselor

(50 Tu Su Lane, Bishop, California)


7

2 MONTH CLASS APRIL— MAY

Classes will be held at the Owens Valley Paiute/

Shoshone Cultural Center 2300 W. Line St., Bishop, California

ORIENTATION DATE:

April 12, 2017: 6:00-7:00 pm @ the Cultural Center

Enrollment will be completed! Must attend to take the class.

LOOK FOR FULL FLYER Instructor: Nina Bacoch

For More Information, Please Call

(760)872-2115

The Cultural Center is working on a Special Exhibit

featuring Paiute/ Shoshone Baby Baskets Exhibit to run

April - September 2017

We are requesting local families to place baby baskets on temporary loan from the months of April

to August 2017 for this special exhibit. Loan agreements will be made for each item. All items

will be securely locked in cases and will be covered under insurance. We want to ensure the lender of

any baskets are fully comfortable on with the loan. Please Call Cultural Center Coordinator for more

information the process (760) 873-8844

SAVE THE DATE

Traditional Gathering

SATURDAY JUNE 3, 2017

NEW DATE

@ the Cultural Center Grounds Bishop, CA

April is Child Abuse Awareness & Sexual Assault Awareness

Event Date & Time Location Contact

Shop to Give April 1st @ 11am-3pm

Whiskey Creek 524 N. Main St.

Mary Worley (760) 873-6601

Resilience The Biology of Stress & The Science of Hope (Providers Screening)

April 5th @ 12-2pm

New Toiyabe Conference Room 250 See Vee Lane

Toiyabe (760) 872-2622

Child Abuse Awareness Pres-entation * followed by pin-wheel garden

April 6th @ 12-1pm presentation

Bishop Paiute Tribal Cham-bers 50 Tu Su Lane

RAVE Office (760) 873-9018

Pinwheels for prevention gar-den

April 6th Morning

Eastern Hospital Entrance Megan (760) 873-2191

Resilience The Biology of Stress & The Science of Hope (Community Screening)

April 7th @ 6:30pm

Inyo Council for the Arts 137 S. Main St.

Melissa (760) 873-4159

Sexual Assault Proclamation April 13th @ 5:30pm


RAVE Office (760) 873-9018

Indian Child Welfare Act & Child Abuse Awareness Pres-entation

April 19th @ 12-1pm


Bishop Paiute Tribe Social Services (760) 873-4414

Denim Day “Sexual Assault Awareness”

April 26th all day @ your own office (Wild Iris will come to you to take a picture)

Wild Iris (760) 873-6601

All events are open to the public and free of charge

Join our walking school bus on the first Wednesday of each month! Save the date for the next two walking school bus days; Wednesday April 5 and Wednesday May 3. There are two routes to choose from. Meet at the pickup location that works for you and your family. Toiyabe Community Wellness will be leading the COSA path route, meeting at the new Toiyabe Clinic (250 See Vee Lane) at 7:45am. Bishop Indian Education Center will be leading the Diaz Lane route, with pick up locations starting at Brockman and Diaz at 7:20am, Winuba at 7:25, Pa Ha at 7:30, Tu Su at 7:40

or See Vee and Diaz at 7:45am. Parents are encouraged to participate and walk with us. To join one of our walking school bus routes, meet on Wednes-day, April 5 and May 3. For more information or to see a schedule, visit us on facebook at Bishop Indian Education Center or Toiyabe Community Wellness.

Right Caption: Students and family join the walking school bus along Diaz Lane to school

on February 1, 2017.

Left Caption: Students and family gather at the new TIHP

clinic to walk the COSA path to school on March 1, 2017.

APRIL 2017 BISHOP PAIUTE TRIBAL NEWSLETTER 8


9

The Bishop Paiute Tribe and City of Bishop would like to congratu-late the 2017 City League Basket-ball Champions, High Country Lumber. High Country Lumber had a winning season record of 8-0. The championship game was played against Sweetwater, with a final score of 71-56. In the picture from left to right: Michael Allen, Danen Spoonhunter, Jo-seph Chartraw, Topah Spoon-hunter, Eugen HeavyRunner, Dar-ren Delgado, Troy Spoonhunter and Brad Weaver. Not pictured: Simon Barlow and Derick Piper.


Continued from front page-

*The above “Indian Problem” article was replicated for better reading, no words were changed or left out.

SUPERVISORY NEEDS. Under the present status of the Indians, it is found that the U.S. Indian Service requires their sub-agent, Mr. Goen at Bishop, to cover a territory extending from Death Valley on the south to Mono Lake on the north, a task that is humanly impossible for any one man to efficiently execute. Inasmach as this report is for the permanent solution of a betterment of conditions for the Owens Valley Indian, it is felt that upon any execution of this program, the U.S. Government should supply a District Farmer in charge of only the Indians as considered herein. We have found that Mr. Goen is a well qualified man, highly interested in his work, and do not intend to convey te idea that he should be replaced, but that he should have either an assistant or be relieved of some of his other du-ties. This, we believe is necessary for the successful operation of this program and a consideration that all parties to its operation are justly entitled, and a more direct service the Indians not only need, but to which they will react favorably. In addition to this service, some expedient system of policeing should be provided. As Govern-ment Wards, the handling of Indian law violators requires the use of Federal Courts which are great distances from this area. State peace officers hesitate to accept responsibility unless they have sworn complaints, or intimate knowledge of violations. This condition encourages lack of punishment to the violators and leads to encouragement of criminal tendencies among the Indians. Special Legislation may be required to correct this state of affairs, but some action should be taken in regard to it. EMPLOYMENT One of the principal reasons for today’s condition of the Owens Valley Indian, is the lack of la-bor, and, to make any permanent betterment of the Indian’s condition, there must be, in addition to providing for them a tract of land sufficient that they may be able to live, furnished them some means of earning an income. For the most part, the Owens Valley Indians are good workers, ambitious and progressive. It is believed that there will always be a certain amount of labor available through Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, State High-way Department, County Road Camps, Southern Pacific Railroad, Mountain Resorts, livestock ranches and in the business and home districts of the Valley towns. It is held however, that while the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power should not be expected to be fully responsible for the furnishing of labor for the Indians, it is feasible that there be established at Big Pine, a large diversified farm and livestock ranch, covering the area from the Dude Ranch to Big Pine, and from the State Highway, east to the River, whereby a sizeable payroll may be maintained and used as a safety factor, being rotated among the Indians needing work, that no family find themselves destitute at any time because of no available employment. It is estimated that the operation of this ranch along the syndicated system of farming, can be conducted as a source of additional revenue to the Water and Power Department, and can be put in op-eration at a very minimum expense, as it is now well improved, has several hundred acres of growing alfalfa and a large acreage readily available for cultivation. Indians suitable to this class of labor and needing this assistance, have been allotted to the Big Pine Homesite Tract, that they may be close at hand.


11

Established 2017 Tribal Distribution/Per Capita Dates Last Day to

Register to Vote:

April Per Capita 19-Apr-17 2nd Quarter Distribution 17-May-17 4/17/2017 3rd Quarter Distribution 16-Aug-17 7/17/2017 4th Quarter Distribution 15-Nov-17 10/16/2017

December Per Capita 12-Dec-17

Payment Deadline to Avoid Deductions:

4/10/2017 5/8/2017 8/7/2017

11/6/2017 12/3/2017

What is Nuumu Life Skills?

Toiyabe Indian Health Project serves a consortium of seven federally recognized Tribes and two Ameri-can Indian Communities. Toiyabe works to address a range of health-related hardships endured by the communities they serve, using medical services as well as public health and wellness programming. As part of their health promotion work, they have focused on increasing the resiliency and coping skills of the youngest members of their communities.

Natalie Vega of Toiyabe Indian Health Project; Family Services, adapted the evidence-based American Indian Life Skills Curriculum to create the Nuumu Life Skills Program for Tribal youth attending Bishop Union Elementary Schools.

While the American Indian Life Skills Program seeks to increase resiliency in high school aged youth, the curriculum Toiyabe created looks to build coping skills in younger children. Sheila Turner, Toiyabe Behavioral Health Director, explained the strategy this way: "Our communities face the same problems as communities everywhere. We see substance abuse, depression, and people at-risk. We thought a good way to address these issues was to make sure people have the resilience and coping skills they need to face life’s problems, starting at a young age."

The success of the AILS program helped when it came time to propose the idea to Bishop Elementary School. The project also required building relationships with the school administration, carefully ex-plaining the vision of the project, and getting feedback from parents, teachers and the community. Natalie Vega, Behavioral Health Therapist Intern at the Toiyabe Indian Health Project and the core de-veloper Nuumu Life Skills explained the process: "Initially, we worked with the Native American Liaison as the school. She was really helpful in the process and she knew about the needs of the Native stu-dents, especially those at-risk. After working with her, we had meetings with the school principle and vice principle, we conducted surveys with the teachers, and we shared information with parents. After this groundwork, the program was accepted into the school."

Building Resilience

Resilience – the quality that allows people to withstand adversity and still thrive – develops over time, and touches upon many different aspects of a person’s life. Resilience comes from supportive relation-ships with family and friends, and the support that culture and traditions provide. Resilience also re-quires a set of personal life skills; these skills allow a person to navigate difficult situations by manag-ing their thoughts, emotions and behaviors in constructive ways. Resilience can be developed across the life span by cultivating supportive relationships, by engaging with culture and traditions, and by learning life skills. A number of evidence-based curricula focus on building resiliency, including the pro-gram Toiyabe used as a model – American Indian Life Skills.

-Kellie Coleman, Native American Liaison K-2nd Grade


Continued from front page-

Tribal Historic Preservation Office

Raymond Andrews, THPO

Manahuu Tu’Ihaga Taawano: The cycle is complete and now we are ready for our spring food-material gatherings. We have men-tioned that due to climate changes our traditional food-materials are coming out earlier. Ünawenikiwae ubuni-gaa pudusi, payaüündzi, our minerals we use, and bas-ketry material are still collectable. AmeriCorp Volunteer: Emma Hewitt and I trans-planted sa-va-vee (mugwort) to the COSA area, COSA does not have some medicinal plants. Last year Marty and I asked the Elder’s Director if we could dig some mugwort to transplant at COSA.

Mugwort (one of the many sages we use)

Emma digging mugwort for transplanting

We have also transplanted sweet sage. If you recall the former AmeriCorp Volunteer Marty and I transplanted Su-vu-huu (willow) to the COSA; however, accidentally the willows were mowed and maybe by traditional “repair” they can be saved (?). Please take a walk in COSA to observe what is being done Mono Jim Peak elevation 10,858 ft., named after Pai-ute guide Mono Jim (Benton) who was killed during the shootout with escaped convicts from the Nevada State Penitentiary. Mono Jim and Robert Morrison (merchant and Wells Fargo Agent) were members of the posse.

This took place on September 23, 1871 at Wit-sa-nap (Paiute name) (Monte Diablo Lake old name) now Con-vict Lake. After this all was over, the Monte Diablo Lake was renamed Convict Lake. Monte Diablo Peak was named Mt. Morrison in honor of Robert Morrison and an adjacent summit was named Mono Jim Peak. Morrison’s body was recovered and buried in Benton, while Mono Jim was buried in the canyon (Monte Diablo Canyon now Convict Canyon) where he died.

THPO has been researching who and where Mono Jim is actually from. Your assistance would be greatly ap-preciated. Remember Mono Jim as you pass this beauti-ful peak.

Western Shoshoni Myths Cottontail and Wind (Saline Valley, California, Shoshoni) Cottontail lived with the people on the side of Olancha Peak. The people had no wind; there was none in the whole valley. They could hear it up on top of the moun-tain, but it never came down. Cottontail said, “I can bring the wind down the valley” he took a flute and went way up on the mountain side, blowing it “tu hú du dύ du dύ, mi ἁh” and singing “tavotsikita wo bü hai yuvü” (in effect, “I am cottontail”). By means of his flute and his singing, Cottontail brought the wind down to the people in the valley.

Mono Jim Peak Mt. Morrison

Formerly Monte Diablo

Peak


13

SAVE THE DATE TRIBAL COURT ADVOCATE TRAINING

June 27, 28, 29, 2017 Community Center (Headstart Building)

Highlights: History of Tribal Courts/Jurisdiction Overview of Tribal Court Procedures Appellate Procedures Overview of Bishop Paiute Tribal Ordinances Become an Officer of the Tribal Court

What is a Court Advocate? Court Advocates attend hearings with clients to assist in the process, act as a form of support, and have the understanding of outcomes. There is limited space for this training (max. 15 persons). Applications are available at the Tribal Court Office. Cost of Training: $30.00 for new trainees / $20.00 previous trainees The cost of the training will cover all needed materials. This training is provided by the Bishop Paiute Tribal Court with assistance from California Indian Legal Services (CILS). Please direct all inquiries to Tribal Court Staff at (760) 873-3584.

NWD Day (Natives With Diabetes— formerly diabetic clinic)

BISHOP LONE PINE COLEVILLE

APR 20 APR 27

MAY 18 MAY 25

JUN 15 JUN 22

JUL 20 JUL 27

AUG 17 AUG 24

SEPT 21 SEPT 28

OCT 19 OCT 26

NOV 16 NOV 9

DEC 14 DEC 21

Pictured L-R: Helen McGee, Jessie Durant, Rosie Moose & Josephine Cromwell


TRIBAL ADMINISTRATION UPDATE

Toiyabe Indian Health Project Medical Department 250 See Vee Lane Bishop, California 93514 760-873-8461

Toiyabe Preventive Medicine 250 See Vee Lane Bishop, Ca 93514 760-873-8841


15

FROM THE AIR PROGRAMFROM THE AIR PROGRAM BURN SEASON IS UPON US! As many of you know, the Bishop Tribe’s Air Program provides burn permits to Tribal members. These permits are valid for a calendar year and expire on December 31st. If you have not re-newed your burn permit yet for 2017, stop by the Environmental Management Office or call the Air Quality Specialist at 760 873 7845. THE RULES FOR BURNING ARE

you must have a burn permit it must be a “yes” burn day as per Interagency burning may occur only from 5:00AM to noon burning is restricted to yard waste in 4-foot by 4-foot piles small plots of grass or strips of grass along fence lines cardboard and non-glossy paper in burn barrels call dispatch before you burn WHERE DO THESE REGULATIONS COME FROM?...

The short answer is that they are to protect health and safety… and the long answer? 5:00AM until NOON: in the Owens Valley, the winds typically pick up in the afternoon, making it possible for even a small fire to get out of control. IN THE WINTER: we have “no” burn days when the barometric pressure is high. These are cold, clear days with stable air. You can identify them by looking out your window. The smoke from your neighbor’s woodstove will be streaming out horizontally, hanging around for you to breathe. So “no” burn days help to keep the air cleaner and healthier. IN THE SUMMER: why do we have so many “no” burn days in a row? At this time of year the rea-

son is fire safety. When fuel moisture gets dangerously low, even the smallest spark can ignite a large fire that will spread rapidly. The Tribe follows Bishop Fire Department and Cal Fire (Interagency) burn days. THE RULES FOR OPEN BURNING ARE FOR YOUR SAFETY. HELP PROTECT AIR QUALITY AND BE

FIRE SAFE! HANDS ON– HELPING AND LEARNING The Air Quality people in the Owens Valley and neighboring areas often help each other with monitor maintenance tasks. Some things are much easier with 2 heads and 2 pairs of hands! It is also beneficial to share experiences of what happens at detailed levels of operation of the instruments. Many tribes, including Bishop Paiute, and air districts, including GBUAPCD, make their data available for public sharing online. Air Quality Specialists also attend special trainings with hands-on instrumentation learn-ing opportunities. Clockwise from left: field monitoring at Ft Independence; the Bishop Tribal PM2.5 monitor; Yerington Paiute air staff and monitor; a monitoring class at the Tribal Air Monitoring Support Center in Las Vegas.

BISHOP PAIUTE TRIBAL NEWSLETTER 16 APRIL 2017

Thursday, April 27, 2017 Positive Behavior Workshop

Where: Paiute-Shoshone Cultural Center 2300 W. Line Street, Bishop, Ca

Time: 2:00pm-4:00pm Please RSVP at:

https://positive-behavior-bishop.eventbrite.com

Thursday, April 27, 2017 Understanding the IEP

Where: Inyo County Superintendent of Schools 166 Grandview Drive, Bishop, Ca

Time: 5:30pm-8:00pm Please RSVP at:

https://iep-training-bishop.eventbrite.com

April 11, 25, 2017 Native Youth Buildup

Where: Bishop TANF Office Time: 5:30pm-7:00pm

Come enjoy a safe, and healthy night with your peers.

For more information contact: Jodi Poncho 760-873-5107 ext. 238 This is a pregnancy prevention activity.

Eligibility: Must have a Native American in the household and be under the age 18.

Friday, April 28, 2017 First Aid/CPR Training

Where: Paiute-Shoshone Cultural Center 2300 W. Line Street, Bishop, Ca

Time: 8:00am-5:00pm If interested, contact Kayla Stone or Susie West at TERO 760-873-7893 Limited number of scholarships may be available for Bishop Tribal

Members. Deadline: April 21, 2017


17

M

ON

DA

Y TU

ESD

AY

WE

DN

ESD

AY

THU

RSD

AY

FRID

AY

Men

u’s s

ubje

ct to

ch

ange

with

app

rova

l fr

om M

att L

arse

n

3

Tun

a S

andw

iche

s T

omat

o so

up

Pin

eapp

le C

hunk

s M

ilk

4 C

hili

Bea

ns

Cor

n B

read

S

pina

ch S

alad

M

anda

rin

Ora

nge

Milk

5 T

urke

y S

lice

Sw

eet

Pot

atoe

s G

reen

Bea

ns

Ban

ana/

Milk

6 T

orti

lla S

oup

Cor

n M

uffi

n C

oles

law

P

each

es

Milk

7 M

exic

an C

hick

en

Cas

sero

le

Spa

nish

Ric

e C

orn/

Bel

l Pep

per

App

les/

Milk

10

S

pagh

etti

G

arlic

Bre

ad

Pea

s/C

arro

ts

Gre

en S

alad

T

ropi

cal F

ruit

M

ilk

11

Stu

ffed

Bel

l Pep

-pe

rs

Wild

Ric

e W

inte

r V

eget

able

s Fr

esh

Frui

t C

up

Milk

12

Ope

n Fa

ce R

oast

B

eef

San

dwic

h M

ashe

d P

otat

oes

Gra

vy &

Pea

s B

eet

Sal

ad

Pea

rs/M

ilk

13

Lim

a B

eans

w

/Bac

on &

Oni

on

Cor

n B

read

Fr

uite

d Je

ll-O

M

ilk

Eas

ter

Lunc

h 1

4 B

aked

Ham

S

callo

ped

Pot

ato

Pea

s/C

arro

ts

Col

esla

w

App

le T

urno

vers

M

ilk

17

S

plit

Pea

Sou

p w

/ Dic

ed H

am

Spi

nach

Sal

ad

Frui

t C

ockt

ail

Milk

18

Bre

aded

Cod

S

team

ed R

ice

Ste

amed

Cab

bage

C

anta

loup

e M

ilk

19

Chi

cken

Sou

p w

/Noo

dles

B

iscu

its

Ban

ana

Muf

fin

Milk

20

Sal

ad B

ar

Cra

cker

s Fr

esh

Veg

etab

les

Fres

h Fr

uit

Cup

M

ilk

21

Chi

li B

urge

rs

Che

ese/

Oni

ons

Bro

ccol

i Flo

rets

A

pric

ots

Milk

24

M

ac/C

hees

e w

/H

am

Pea

s/C

arro

ts

Col

esla

w

Pin

eapp

le C

hunk

s M

ilk

25

Ham

San

dwic

hes

w/F

ixin

gs

Min

estr

one

Sou

p P

each

es

Milk

26

Tos

tada

’s w

/Fi

xing

s H

ard

Tac

o S

hell

Fres

h S

alsa

A

pple

Sau

ce

Milk

27

Bak

ed C

hick

en

Ste

amed

Ric

e B

aked

Squ

ash

Am

bros

ia S

alad

O

rang

es/M

ilk

BIR

TH

DA

Y’S

28

Sal

isbu

ry S

teak

S

callo

ped

Pot

ato

Ste

amed

Car

rots

G

arde

n S

alad

B

irth

day

Cak

e/M

ilk

A

pril

Bir

thda

y’s

Sh

irle

y M

ad

dox

Ju

les

Gu

stie

D

oris

An

dre

as

Ter

ecia

Hu

nte

r Y

von

ne

Cha

nd

ler

John

Ma

nu

elit

o Jr

M

ary

Da

vis

M

icha

el V

engu

a

Alv

in B

owm

an

Jr.

M

icha

el V

ega

M

icha

el J

ones

Sr.

D

ian

e H

art

V

iole

t M

all

ory

E

dw

ard

Da

vis

R

ober

t C

art

er

Ta

b A

nd

rad

e Sr

. V

ern

on K

inn

ey

Stev

en M

cKen

zie

Pa

ula

Pon

cho

Dia

ne

Ros

e A

lthea

Deu

el

Sam

Hu

art

e Y

von

ne

Segu

nd

o V

irgi

nia

An

der

son

April

201

7 Me

nu

We

will

hav

e ou

r E

aste

r E

gg

Hun

t Apr

il 14

,201

7 (F

rida

y)

@ 1

2:00

pm

Bish

op Tr

ibal

Elder

s Tit

le VI

Pro

gram


Cultural Advisory Committee: Two (2) Members Election Board: Three (3) Members Tribal Historic Preservation Committee (THPO): Five (5) Members Enrollment Committee: Two (2) Members Assignment Committee: Two (2) Members Court Advisory Committee: One (1) Member Bishop Paiute Gaming Commission: One (1) Member

• MUST BE A TRIBAL MEMBER • MUST BE INTERESTED IN

SERVING THE TRIBAL COMMUNITY

• SUBMIT A LETTER OF INTENT TO THE TRIBAL OFFICE

18

TRIBAL OFFICE CONTACT: Paiute Professional Center

50 Tu Su Lane Bishop, CA 93514

TRIBAL ADMINISTRATION TEL (760) 873-3584 FAX (760) 873-4143

CHAIRMAN

Deston Rogers

VICE-CHAIRMAN Brian Poncho

SECRETARY/TREASURER

Earleen Williams

COUNCIL MEMBER William “Bill” Vega

COUNCIL MEMBER

Jeff Romero

TRIBAL ADMINISTRATOR Mervin Hess

ASSISTANT TRIBAL ADMINISTRATOR

Mikaela Griffiths

EXECUTIVE SECRETARY Tammy Andrade

TRIBAL COUNCIL SECRETARY

Valerie Spoonhunter

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Teresa Martinez

ADMINISTRATIVE RECEPTIONIST

Cheyanne Renfro

EAGLE RADIO KBPT 96.1 FM

www.bishoppaiutetribe.com

Here’s the link: https://www.facebook.com/bishoppaiutetribe

SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT

1

2 3

4 5 6 7 8

9 10 11 12 13

14 15

16 17 First Bloom Condors &

Seals Santa

Monica Mountains 4/17-4/19

18 19 20 21

22

23 24 25 26

27 28 29

30

Toiyabe Indian Health Board Meeting @ 9:00am

Bishop, CA,

Regular Tribal Council Meeting @ 5:30pm -Tribal Chambers-

Nuumu Yadoha Language Classes @5:30pm -6:30pm



Regular Tribal Council Meeting @ 5:30pm -Tribal Chambers-

Commodity Distribution 7am-Noon

-Cultural Center-

Tribal Court Advisory Committee @ 9 am -Tribal Chambers-

Cultural Advisory Committee Mtg. @ 6pm

-Cultural Center-

TRIBAL COURT @ 11am -Tribal Chambers-

Land Assignment Meeting @ 6 pm

-Tribal Chambers-

Enrollment Committee Meeting @ 5:30 pm -Tribal Chambers-

Gaming Commission Meeting @ 5:30 pm

-PPC Conference Rm.-

Cultural Advisory Committee Mtg. @ 6 pm

-Cultural Center-

Enrollment Committee Meeting @ 5:30 pm -Tribal Chambers-

Gaming Commission Meeting @ 5:30 pm

PPC Conference Rm.

OVBT Meeting @ 2pm Bishop, California

Elders Advisory Committee @10:00am

-Elders Building-

THPO Committee Meeting @ 5:30 pm

-Cultural Center-

TEPA Committee Meeting @ 3:30 pm

EMO B Conference Rm.

BPDC Board Meeting @ 6pm

BPDC Conference Rm.


PAC Meeting @ 12:00 pm

-BAC Classroom-

23

Natives With Diabetes (Diabetic Clinic)

8:00-11:00am Bishop Clinic

Elders Easter Egg Hunt & Luncheon

12:00pm -Elders Building-

PAC Meeting @ 5:30 pm

-Education Center-

Earth Day Events 9:00am-12:00pm -Cultural Center-

MAY 2017 UPCOMING EVENTS… MAY 29TH… TRIBAL OFFICE CLOSED– MEMORIAL DAY JUNE 2017 UPCOMING EVENTS… JUNE 2ND… BISHOP INDIAN HEAD START GRADUATION- 10:00AM BIHS JUNE 6TH... KINDERGARTEN GRADUATION– 9:00AM BAC JUNE 8TH… 8TH GRADE GRADUATION– HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL FIELD JUNE 9TH… BUHS GRADUATION– BUHS FRONT LAWN

FFP-Spring Gathering Luncheon & Egg Hunt 10:00am-12:00pm -Millpond Gazebo-

Per Capita Mailed

Per Capita Payment Deadline

To Avoid Check Deductions

Head Start Spring Gathering 11:00am-1:00pm

-Bishop Indian Head Start-

Paiute Professional Building 50 Tu Su Lane Bishop, CA 93514 760.873.3584 ph 760.873.4143 fax www.bishoppaiutetribe.com

BISHOP PAIUTE TRIBE

Return Service Requested

PST. STD. MAIL U.S. POSTAGE.

PAID BISHOP, CA

PERMIT NO. 36

PUBLICATION OF THE

BBBISHOPISHOPISHOP PPPAIUTEAIUTEAIUTE TTTRIBERIBERIBE

Photo taken by Independence 3/22/17 20

Documents

BISHOP PAIUTE TRIBEbishoppaiutetribe.com/assets/Newsletters/April 2017 Newsletter.pdfat the Fort Independence Home-site, being but 18 miles distant from Lone Pine. It is be-lieved