Cheyenne Country, May 2013

HISTORIC PRESERVATION PAGE 5

Section 106 & T.H.P.O.OTTER CREEK DEVELOPMENT

CARDIO IS KEYDuration Essential

FITNESS PAGE 6

By Lenny SmithOf Cheyenne Country

Attorney, Majel M. Russell, Elk River Law Office and Clark Madison, former regional realty officer for the Department of Interior, held a trust and land management training and planning session on April 29-30 with tribal officials in Billings, Mont. The gathering provided an opportunity for them to come together and begin to make a plan for future land use on the Northern Cheyenne reservation. This included constructing a planning board who will be building a proposal by September 2013.

“It really opened my eyes and helped me to see that we need to tighten the strings on our land as the president noted many times during the session. Without our land we are nothing,” stated Northern Cheyenne Tribal Housing Authority Director Lafe Haugan.

Haugen wants to prepare for development of more housing which means more roads and sewers. However, due to the already

stressed sewer and water systems in Lame Deer, more development will be difficult for that area of the reservation. Northern Cheyenne Tribal Housing Authority and the tribal council plan to meet and decide where the new housing projects will be established.

In addition to the plans for housing development for up to 40 new houses,

Tribal Housing has applied for a grant to purchase the area located on the corner of Cheyenne Avenue and U.S. Highway 212 from the Cady family. They plan to build a ten unit mini-mall there. However, because this area is fee land, or land that is not held in trust and can be taxable by the state and the government, the committee needs to get together and update codes that are currently in draft stage. They would update these codes and then take

them into the community and then adopt them. This process will be done for each of the challenges presented in the training.

Please see Land, Page 10

Story by Lenny Smith

Located near the center of the Northern Cheyenne Indian reservation, Lame Deer has been home to innovators who have vig-orously spread their work across the globe.

Desi Small-Rodriguez is one of these people.As the Lead Advisor for Policy and Research under

the Northern Cheyenne tribal president, Stanford graduate Desi is proof that success can be obtainable for anyone willing to reach for it. Getting ahead in this extremely competitive region where unemploy-ment is rampant wasn’t easy, but she shares how she achieved success as a Lame Deer native.

Born and raised in Lame Deer, Mont., Small-Ro-driguez was the product of an activist family where

she was significantly influenced by her parents who are both attorneys. Education was a huge part of her life and she graduated from St. Labre Indian School in Ashland, Mont. She then went on to Stanford Uni-versity were she received her undergraduate degree in race and ethnic studies and her Master’s degree in

sociology and statistics. “It was hard because I started to think ‘Am I worth

as much as these people are worth?’” she said, add-ing, “If I can do it anybody can do it. If I came from reservations schools, the same background that a lot of these young people here have, and actually get to where I am at now where I have been able to travel and live all over the world and make a pretty good living everywhere I’ve gone and hopefully made an impact. That to me is worth it.”

Her education came with hard lessons. She lost one of her best friends to suicide in college. Desi describes this as one of the most defining moments of her life.

Please see Desi, Page 9

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“It’s a big issue and what we need to do is to take the regulations and the statutes and develop policies and procedures that protect the

Cheyenne.”—Director Lafe Haugen

Tribal Housing Authority

“Those five years I spent overseas by myself to me really made me realize that I can do anything as long as I continue to believe in

myself.”—Desi Small-Rodriguez

Policy and Research

Confidence at Home and AbroadJohn A. Youngbear/Cheyenne Country

Lead Advisor Desi Small-Rodriguez meets with Tribal President John Robinson, helps to find ways to identify and resolve crucial matters that influence the Northern Cheyenne Tribe.

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Majel Russell, Partner, Elk River Law Office, a featured speaker at the Northern Cheyenne Trust Land Management Training Session, worked with tribal officials April 29-30 to build a plan for future land use on the Northern Cheyenne reservation.

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I am starting to trust and believe that spring is here. It’s so beautiful in our homeland and with the snow gone, it’s time to do some spring cleaning. Every year all tribal employees and tribal officials take a week to clean

up the rez. This year I am asking the community to join us for two days of community and roadway cleaning. We are having a lot of visitors this year so let’s show our pride in the true beauty of our land. We will be meeting next week to plan out the cleanup which will be held in May.

Some incredible highlights this month. Meredith Tallbull has organized a group of volunteers to create a park out of the swamp across from the grade school in Lame Deer. Recently, he led a group of us through the area. Outstanding. This is a worthwhile project. I am really impressed with the dedication of the volunteers. Meredith’s bill paying job is security officer at the tribal office. Make sure to shake Meredith’s hand and thank him.

We kicked off “Suicide Awareness and Prevention Month” at the start of April. Robbie Gondara, Joey Littlebird, Tom Mexican Cheyenne and a host of community members have spent the entire month on the road taking a clear message of hope to every district and school. The response has been tremendous. Young people are hearing from young people that suicide is not an option, and that life in itself is a miracle and worth celebrating. When you see these young people in the community, shake their hands and encourage them to continue this effort. Let’s all celebrate life and celebrate our youth every day.

As has been reported earlier, for the first time in the history of this tribe, I appointed a working Youth Commission to assist my administration address the needs of our youth. I appointed J.C.

Lawrence, Kylie Knobloch, Calvin Russette, Aryn Fisher, Aaliyah Cunningham, Sierra Alexander and appointed Desi Small Rodriguez as the advisor to the commission. This month, the Montana Indian Education Association held their annual conference in Billings. Not only was Desi selected as one of the keynote speakers, the Commission was selected to take the lead in setting up all of the activities for the 100-plus youth in attendance. They all did an outstanding job, and I am very proud of their leadership and representation of our Northern Cheyenne Tribe. When you see them in the community, make sure you shake their hand and thank them.

I have been meeting with our volunteer firefighters, Disaster and Emergency Services, Emergency Medical Service, Utilities, B.I.A. Law Enforcement, and other groups to prepare for any potential disasters this summer. These folks are some of the finest, bravest, and most dedicated individuals I have ever had the privilege to know. On a daily basis, they are out there quietly saving lives and saving property and not asking for anything except the opportunity to serve. There is a lot we can do to help. First, we can show gratitude by thanking them at every opportunity. Second, the volunteer firefighters led by Fire Chief John Crandall have a lot of needs that they can’t afford. Donations and fund raisers would really help contact John, or contact D.E.S. Coordinator Alec Sandcrane or Fire Protection Services Coordinator Otto Braided Hair.

We’re getting the construction projects going and should be doing some hiring in May. Wildland firefighters should be getting ready. You folks have a wonderful month.

Progress In the WorksPresident’s initiatives moving

forward as predicted

PRESIDENT JOHN J. ROBINSON

John A. YoungbearDirector of Communications

Lenny SmithMedia Specialist

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Young people are hearing from

young people that suicide is not an option,

and that life in itself is a miracle

and worth celebrating.

Honoring One, Honoring AllVice President Russell’s Flag Raising

Bruce and Georgianne Kellum presented their son’s flag to be flown over the Little Wolf Capital for the month of May at a flag raising ceremony

held each month to posthumously honor Northern Cheyenne veterans. U.S. Army Sergeant George Anthony Kellum served a tour of duty in Iraq from May 2005 to February 2007. He died on April 4, 2009 while on active duty at Fort Benning, Georgia.

Photos by John A. Youngbear

CHEYENNE COUNTRY | VOICE OF THE NORTHERN CHEYENNE TRIBE May 2013 | PAGE 3

MONTANA HOUSE DISTRICT 41

As the Montana General Assembly entered one of the busiest periods of the spring legislative session, several bills that affect the Northern Cheyenne people hit the floor. The following list highlights these bills.

Senate Bill 134: An Act Revising the Montana Elder And Persons With Developmental Disabilities Abuse Prevention Act; amended to prosecute a person convicted of purposely or knowingly exploiting an older person 60 years or older or a person with a developmental disability in a case involving money, assets, or property in an amount of $25,000 or more in value shall be fined an amount not more than $50,000 or be imprisoned in a state prison for a term of not less than 1 year and not more than 10 years, or both.

House Bill 396: An Act Requiring Approval Of The Board Of County Commissioners Before The Departments of Livestock Or Fish, Wildlife, And Parks May Authorize Any Release, Transplantation, Or Relocation of Wild Buffalo Or Bison Certified As Brucellosis-Free Into A Montana County. Meaning a board of county commissioners shall review any proposal made by the department of livestock or the Department of Fish, Wildlife, And Parks to authorize the transplantation or relocation of any wild buffalo or wild bison certified by the state veterinarian as brucellosis-free into that county.

Senate Resolution 9: a resolution of the Senate of the State of Montana acknowledging The Idle No More Movement in Canada; Indigenous people and tribes in Montana have close ties with the first nations, support their Relations in Canada, and share similar experiences; and the supports the individual and collective rights of indigenous peoples, as well as their rights to culture, identity, language, employment, health, and education; and the rights of indigenous peoples to maintain and strengthen their own institutions, cultures, and traditions and to pursue their development in keeping with their own needs And aspirations; and strongly disapproves of any discrimination against indigenous peoples and promotes full and effective participation in all matters that concern them and the right to remain distinct and to pursue their own visions of economic and social development.

House Resolution 5: A Resolution of the House of Representatives of the State Of Montana inviting Firearms Manufacturers and Firearms Accessories to move to Montana. Many firearms and firearms accessory manufacturers are examining options for relocating their manufacturing to a more firearms-friendly location; and Montana is a firearms-friendly state with a good legal infrastructure for firearms possession, use, and manufacture; and Montana has a well-educated workforce of people with a strong work ethic and with a culture of firearms knowledge and tolerance.

Senate Bill 405: A Bill for an Act Entitled: “An Act Protecting the Integrity of Montana Elections by Revising Late Voter Registration and Eliminating Election Day Registration; meaning late voter registration will end on the Friday before election day and eliminating election day registration;

Referendum shall be submitted to the qualified electors of Montana at the general election to be held in November, 2014 by printing on the ballot the full title of [this act] and the following:[] Yes on legislative referendum no. ___[] No on legislative referendum no. ___

Senate Bill 408: A Bill for an Act Entitled: “An Act Generally Revising Election Laws; Providing That The Two Candidates Who Receive The Most Votes In Certain Primary Elections For Partisan Offices Advance To The General Election Irrespective Of Party Affiliation; Eliminating Separate Party Ballots And Providing For One Primary Ballot Containing All Primary Races;

Referendum shall be submitted to the qualified electors of Montana at the general election to be held in November 2014 by printing on the ballot and the following:[] Yes on legislative referendum no. ___[] No on legislative referendum no. ___

House Bill 147: AN ACT REVISING PENALTIES FOR FAILURE TO OBTAIN A LANDOWNER’S PERMISSION FOR HUNTING; A resident or nonresident shall obtain permission of the landowner, the lessee, or their agents before taking or attempting to take nongame wildlife, or predatory animals or predatory animals, game animals, or wolves while hunting on private property. A person who violates this section shall, upon conviction for a first offense, be fined an amount not to exceed $135. A person convicted of a second offense of hunting a big game animal on private property without obtaining permission of the landowner within 5 years shall be fined not less than $500 or more than $1,000. In addition, the person, upon conviction or forfeiture of bond or bail, may be subject to forfeiture of any current hunting, fishing, or trapping license issued by this state and the privilege to hunt, fish, or trap in this state or to use state lands for a period of time set by the court and may be ordered to make restitution for property damage resulting from the violation in an amount and manner to be set by the court.

Once the session is over, I will provide a better update of bills that will affect the Tribes and their communities. At this point, SB405 and SB408 are bills that should be watched closely for they could adversely affect the voters during the next election. HR5 could provide a source of income for Tribes, if they can attract ammunition manufacturers to the area. All of these bills will be signed by the Governor.

Legislative HighlightsTribal Bills Press Forward as Floor Closes

By Rae Peppers

LEADERSHIP

Behind the Teepee DoorCheyenne Women Empowered Through Culture

By Dr. Brooke Gondara

“I have cried a river for those who fought before me . . . for this journey, right now. I now fight . . . for this, what seems an

endless battle, for those with me now.I bear the ache in my soul . . . for this, for those who will come

behind me.” —DR. BROOKE GONDARA

This month, Cheyenne Country has initiated a recurring section dedicated to educated, successful young leaders and of particular interest to me as a researcher and Cheyenne woman, who have chosen to be home, here, on our reservation to serve our communities.

I first hand, understand this call.

As an educational administrator for the last 15 years, I would like to suggest that the tools needed for Northern Cheyenne women and all students to succeed academically and educationally, already inherently exist in Northern Cheyenne social and cultural structures. Continuing to deconstruct the barriers and tenets

of oppression fully allows a rebirth of these cultural concepts and practices strengthening Northern Cheyenne society. Education can be integrated as a tool for our community and does not have to result in loss of who we are or our culture.

I am these women. The women in my family are these women. The women leaders in my community are these women. The women who are students at Chief Dull Knife College and who are away at college or graduate school are these women. The women on the streets of Lame Deer, at the clinic, at the bank, the post office, and the grocery store are these women. This speaks our story and speaks of our struggles to live, lead, learn, love, survive. It speaks of our story to resist and evolve. It speaks of our struggle to maintain our culture and nurture it for future generations. It speaks of us as leaders.

Indian women, in my experience as a researcher, live complicated lives. The pieces of our identities form an intricately woven web of collective history and memory. This history is deeply rooted in colonial struggles for survival and existence. These struggles for survival span several hundred years, but are still raw, fresh wounds in the majority of women’s lives and families as we try to heal, help and serve. In many families, mine included, this was only four generations of women when I was a child. I have known them all in my lifetime. The experiences, the traumas of colonization, live on in all of us – the next generations. The stability, striving for sanity in it all is found through our stories. Finding our collective voice through the story, we allow ourselves to be empowered. Here, in the story, healing occurs, across time, across families, across generations. This healing through story and voice is led by tribal women.

Further investigation of our story, that is, via oral history, reveals that “behind the teepee door” women’s influence in Northern Cheyenne society and our roles as leaders were larger than most realize or will now admit. Through story, learning occurred. The passing of all that was necessary to live life in the Cheyenne way was learned through story, with Cheyenne women often leading the way.

Education has been a huge and significant part of my life. I am very shaped by my personal experiences as a woman, my experiences with other women and specifically with women of color. I am shaped by my educational experiences.

In the wrong context, education can be about power and control over women and their lives, their children and their relationships. I was told countless times I shouldn’t or couldn’t succeed in education. Yet education has and still is transforming my life and the woman I am.

Consequently, my daughters’ lives and my community have been impacted. I cannot separate out the pieces of my experience or who I am or who other women are. To do so would perpetuate fragmentation and compartmentalization of pieces of people’s lives and their identities. The result of such fragmentation is an unjust, unequal struggle for dominance and power within the oppressor’s paradigm and with women of color as a marginalized group in this paradigm. Education for all women, and especially women of color, is a form of resistance to power structures and the status quo in the dominant society.

Many, many Northern Cheyenne who leave the reservation to further their educations do not come back. Northern Cheyenne who grew up in urban settings do not often return and do not intend to return home to their people. Here we lose a tremendous asset to our community, in the loss of human resources, potential and human capital that would allow our organizations, institutions, and educational systems to thrive. We need our Cheyenne men as part of our educational story too - this will make us complete.

We cannot out of our own fears and inadequacies put down the hard earned achievements of those in our communities who listened when they were told to go on and get a higher education and to return and serve our people. They did. We have. They are – and as Cheyenne people, true to our core beliefs, we have a responsibility and obligation to welcome them, their talents, skills and abilities home – with open, non-judgmental arms. We must let their light shine. This is our return to greatness.

Dr. Brooke Gondara, is an enrolled tribal member and is a high school drop-out who also earned her doctorate from Oregon State University in 2005. Having recently moved back home again after almost 10 years away, she is currently the Director for Northern Cheyenne Human Services.

Further investigation of our story,

that is, via oral history, reveals

that “behind the teepee

door” women’s influence in

Northern Cheyenne society

and our roles as leaders were

larger than most realize or will

now admit.

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CONSERVATION MATTERSCHEYENNE COUNTRY | VOICE OF THE NORTHERN CHEYENNE TRIBE

Written by He’heenóhká’eFor Cheyenne Country

Can you imagine living in a world where the last tiger is living in a zoo? What about bison without a place to roam freely? Can you imagine living in a world where there are no wild places left? Are wildlife and wilderness areas important and worth protecting to you? Many of us still rely on

wild game and harvesting native plants to feed ourselves and our families. Just like humans, wildlife need good food and clean water, shelter, space, and a place to raise their young. Without those critical things, wildlife either die or migrate to a better place.

Southeastern Montana is one the last best places for wildlife, with large open spaces, clean air and water and few people.

How do we place value on our cultural and natural resources? Is it up to each individual? Is it determined by the tribal or federal governments? How are the decisions made about the conservation of natural resources? Can balance be achieved while protecting and preserving resources and providing economic development? These types of conflicts and issues are usually left up to resource managers, policy makers, regulators and politicians but citizens have the biggest role to play. Decision makers are influenced by citizens and it’s everyone’s right to participate, share their concerns, interests, and perceptions because conservation matters.

We need to ask and find out the answers to some very important questions about the wildlife that live in and around the Northern Cheyenne reservation. For example, how are deer and elk populations on the Northern Cheyenne reservation going to be impacted from factors like climate change (producing more fires and drought), an increase in population of people in the area, increased traffic on the highways, and other threats? Large open tracts of habitat are important for many species. The smaller the area they have to roam, the less healthy and viable their population becomes. Many tribal members depend on deer and elk meat for subsistence and ceremonial purposes. Therefore, it is important to develop conservation measures and management practices to protect deer and elk populations from declining.

There are many other different types of species of flora (plant), fauna (wildlife) and other important resources on the Northern Cheyenne reservation. Many of which are culturally significant to the Northern Cheyenne people. Protecting and preserving tribal resources are critical for the survival of those resources which may require intervention and best available management practices if those resources are threatened and destroyed.

There are many opportunities for individuals to become more informed and involved to discuss their needs, values, perceptions, goals, feelings, and interests about matters such as:

• Visiting with tribal decision makers to share your concerns, interests and perceptions

• Attending stakeholder meetings and share your concerns about the conflict or issue

• Joining organizations and groups that share like concerns such as: ■ Intertribal Buffalo Council: itbcbuffalo.com/ ■ National Wildlife Federation: www.nwf.org/ ■ Northern Plains Resource Council: www.northernplains.org/ ■ World Wildlife Fund: worldwildlife.org/• Conducting research about the topic or issue (visit with elders and the local

library, Google online, etc.) In future articles, I would like to discuss what conservation means, what

conservation efforts are being done on and around the reservation, why it’s important, and the matters that the Northern Cheyenne people are facing today.


Remote sensor digital cameras, camera traps, on loan from the World Wildlife Fund made Adriann (He’heenóhká’e) Killsnight’s research on the Northern Cheyenne reservation possible. The cameras effectively shot several different animals that came into range to inspect the homemade bait which is placed strategically so as to lure them into the frame. Many of the images captured, below, feature wildlife, domesticated animals and even a wild dog pack.

Respecting Habitat Key to ConservationConservation efforts seek preservation and protection


Tribal Interests along Route ScrutinizedOtter Creek and Tongue River Railroad Impact Cultural Sites

Story by Lenny Smith

Section 106 & Historic Preservation

Officials met at the Little Wolf Capitol in Lame Deer, Mont., in April to discuss the pro-posed Tongue River Railroad

that would run from the Ashland area to Miles City. The Tongue River Railroad Co. Inc., is owned by billionaire investor Warren Buffett’s Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway Co., Billionaire candy bar magnet Forrest Mars Jr. and Arch Coal. Mars, a landowner along one of the previous suggested routes fought the rail-road for years and in 2011 finally bought one-third of the company. The meeting brought in a handful of differing opinions about the impact it would have on the area drawing supporters and protesters alike.

“I think it takes this type of setting and discussion to really come to a resolu-tion.” Tribal Historical Preservation Office Director, Conrad Fisher.

The Northern Cheyenne Tribal Histor-ical Preservation Office sponsored the meeting April 16-18 in correspondence with the Surface Transportation Board, who is currently conducting an environ-mental impact study on the area. This session reflected their keenness to bol-stering ties with the affected tribes and landowners and disseminating and gath-ering information and concerns across the board. The agencies spent the week gathering information on the focal area’s cultural influences and pinpointing any environmental consequences the railroad project may have on the area.

Office of Environmental Analysis staff member Catherine Nadals is leading the review on historic preservation. She is also the lead for tribal consultation. Nadals affirmed, “We’ll make certain that we will incorporate your concerns as we

move forward in this process.”The meeting was attended by represen-

tatives from U.S. Army Corps of Engi-neers, U.S. Bureau of Land Management, U.S. Department of Agriculture, local community members and Tribal His-torical Preservation Offices from other reservations. In addition, the Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation acted as the lead agency for other Montana state agencies.

The railway has been struggling since 1986 to secure a line and have made several recent ad-vances toward construction. In

October 2012, the Tongue River Railroad Co. Inc., filed a revised application with the Surface Transportation Board to con-struct a proposed line from Miles City, Mont., to Ashland, Mont., to transport low sulfur, sub-bituminous coal from proposed mine sites. Because the con-struction and operation of the project had the potential to result in significant envi-ronmental impacts, the Board’s Office of Environmental Analysis had determined that the preparation of an environmental impact statement was needed in February 2013. After review and consideration of all comments received, the final scope of the environmental impact statement will reflect additions and changes and also summarize and address the principal environmental concerns raised by the comments. The final scope report will also explain if and how these issues will be addressed.

Concerns deriving from the 83-mile railroad are abundant and were presented during the meetings at the tribal capitol. Ranchers, Native Americans, local busi-nesses, and others opposed to the railroad

in attendance believe that the railroad, which will bisect ranches all along the route, will cut property values, separate pastures from water, spread weeds, and start fires.

In addition, the Tongue River val-ley, which is a habitat for thousands of species of western wildlife and plants, is a cultural mecca, for the local tribal people. The Northern Cheyenne reserva-tion is bordered on the eastern edge by the Tongue River which has historically provided abundant hunting and foraging for the tribe. The area is full of teepee rings, petroglyph’s, battlegrounds, burial sites, and a 2,000 year old bison bone bed. A previous Tongue River Railroad Co., environmental impact statement noted that there were many cultural areas that would be destroyed by the construc-tion of the rail line, important not only to the Northern Cheyenne but also many of the Sioux, Arapaho, Shoshone, and Crow tribes.

Other worries include climate chang-es that the railroad might bring and the damage to the land since coal has been shown to be one of the dirtiest fuel sourc-es on the planet.

Backers agree that the railroad has the potential to usher in a dramatic expan-sion of mining in the state and increase fuel exports to Asia, improving the local economy. Currently, the Northern Chey-enne live in a constant state of poverty with an 80 percent unemployment rate. Many of the communities have no access to a nearby store or gas station. Support-ers argue that this could be their oppor-tunity to alleviate any debt and to begin new tribal development projects which will open even more jobs and educational opportunities.

According to BNSF Co., spokeswom-an Sue Lundsberg, the proposed route from Miles City to Ashland is TRR’s preferred route because it is the shorter of the suggested routes. It would have less of an impact on the Tongue River Valley, and would affect fewer landown-ers. In addition, the $490 million line would haul up to 20 million tons annu-ally from a planned mine at the southern end of the Tongue River known as Otter Creek. That’s equal to half of Montana’s current coal production. Economists have projected that the mine and railroad combined could generate almost 2,000 temporary construction jobs and several hundred permanent mining jobs. Lunds-berg adds that the routing is subject to change based on survey and engineering work that is required as part of the envi-ronmental process.

The conference was opened with a welcome from North-ern Cheyenne President John Robinson. The agenda consisted

of meetings regarding project overviews, methodology, and included a tribal caucus with all of the impacted tribes in attendance. There was also a tour of the project area from Colstrip to Otter Creek. In addition, the Surface Transportation Board encouraged social commentary and responded to any questions and comments that were brought before them during an open discussion. The agenda included a call in number for those who couldn’t make the meeting due to poor weather conditions.

The Surface Transportation Board is currently in the process of reviewing the input it received during the scoping process and will issue a Final Scope of Study once it is finished.

A section of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 (NHPA) which requires Federal agencies to take into account the effects of their undertakings on historic properties, and afford the Advisory

Council on Historic Preservation a reasonable opportunity to comment.


Director of the Tribal Historical Preservation Office for the Northern Cheyenne Tribe moderates the Section 106 conference this past April to discuss the cultural impacts of coal development along the Otter Creek and possible development of the Tongue River Railroad east of the reservation.


FITNESSCHEYENNE COUNTRY | VOICE OF THE NORTHERN CHEYENNE TRIBE

By Paul HillWellness Center

For Cheyenne Country

Cardio-respiratory FitnessPrimary cardio-respiratory/aerobic activities include running, hiking,

walking, swimming, cycling, inline-skating, stair climbing, and cross country skiing. Typically increasing what is known as V02 max, a previously inactive individual should do these activities ranging between 10 and 25 percent. V02 max is the maximum capacity of an individual’s body to transport and use oxygen during incremental exercise, which reflects the physical fitness of an individual.

A secondary cardio-respiratory/aerobic activity meets the criteria for weight loss, but not quite as well as the primary ones. Examples of sec-ondary cardio-respiratory/aerobic activities include some group exercise classes, super circuit weight-training, basketball and racquet sports. Typically increasing in VO2 max using these activities are less than 10 percent.

Non-aerobic activities include bowling, croquet, softball, archery and golf (using cart). These activities are fun, improve eye hand coordina-tion and have social interaction component. While preforming these activities is more beneficial than sitting on the couch, they will not yield a cardiovascular training benefit.

Usually, 150 minutes (30 minutes x 5 days a week) of moderate inten-sity cardio-respiratory activity per week is best for health benefits such as prevention of chronic disease. This is equivalent to 1,000 calories a week through physical activity or taking at least 3,000-4,000 steps per day. If the objective is to significantly improve cardio-respiratory level and/or athletic performance, additional exercise, some of it can be quite vigorous, must be incorporated into the exercise program.

Obtaining 150 minutes of moderate intensity cardio-respiratory activi-ty is not a prescription for substantial weight loss. Gradually building up 250-300 minutes of moderate activity per week (50-60 minutes per day, 5 days a week) is recommended if significant weight loss is the goal. As an alternative, gradually building up to 150 minutes of vigorous activity per week can be used as a prescription for significant weight loss.

In the next issue of Cheyenne Country, Fitness will be covering health related components of fitness in terms of body composition.

Cardio MattersType and Duration Essential

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NUTRITIONCHEYENNE COUNTRY | VOICE OF THE NORTHERN CHEYENNE TRIBE

By Marcia Roper, RD, CDEFor Cheyenne Country

Spring is here! Well at least that’s what the calendar says. That means it will soon be time to BARBECUE! So let’s start planning. The main dish for barbecue is usually meat and there are wise choices. Do keep in mind that these protein foods help prevent blood sugar rising and also prevent snacking if that is your goal.

Following are just a few facts to know before looking at the table below: Saturated fat is the worst but we still need just a little bit to make hormones and cells in the body. • Monosaturated fat is a good fat and can actually reduce cholesterol. Vitamin B12 is

needed for nerves and cell membranes and most elders need to use a supplement; the “under the tongue” variety is best

• Iron prevents anemia and allows oxygen to get to our organs• Zinc is extremely important to build immunity and protect against illness• Thiamine is needed to process carbs, it is needed for neurotransmitters, for the brain

and more and it is destroyed by alcohol & stress• Riboflavin is needed by enzymes and many processes in the body

The numbers don’t lie. Cod fish is the lowest fat but all fish have that great fish oil that comes from fish fat. Pork chop is the highest in thiamine and riboflavin and round steak is best for zinc (but do tenderize that one).

So no more closet kidney eaters, bring it out in the open. Whew, what an awesome food. But keep in mind that the kidneys process waste from the body so there may be some stuff in there that is undesirable UNLESS it is range beef. Can’t think of any toxin in kidneys from grazing cattle. The California feed lots are horrible and I would never recommend eating kidneys from those poor creatures.

Rib eye is great for zinc and B12 but it is just too high in saturated fat for most people and remember this is just a 3½ ounce serving. Double that serving to 7 ounces and you have all your saturated fat the whole day. AND saturated fat is a fat that can clog your arteries. Triglyceride fat can also block your blood vessels and that comes from sugar in the diet, high blood sugar or alcohol, but that is an article for another time.

The best advice about barbecue is always choose a variety of foods throughout the season. And one of the quickest ways to balance those protein foods to The Healthy Plate Program is shown with skewers adding onion chunks, small whole bell peppers of all colors, mushrooms, pineapple, zucchini chunks, and any other favorite vegetable that is thick enough to survive the cooking process.

So enjoy your barbecue, don’t inhale the smoke from dripping fat onto coals and choose your protein foods wisely.

THE FOLLOWING TABLE IS BASED ON 3 ½ OUNCE SERVINGS WITH FAT TRIMMED TO ¼ INCH.

FOOD TOTALFAT/GRAMS

SATURATEDFAT/GRAMS

MONOFAT/GRAMS

VITAMINB-12 IRON ZINC

VITAMINB-1

THIAMINE

VITAMINB-2

RIBOFLAVIN

NEEDED DAILY FOR ADULTS 65 20 22-33 2.0-6.0 10-18 15 1.5 .9-1.7

DARK*CHICKEN W/O SKIN 9.7 2.7 3.6 .32 1.33 2.80 .07 .23

WHITE*CHICKEN W/O SKIN 4.5 1.3 1.5 .34 1.06 1.23 .07 .12

SIRLOIN STEAK 16.7 6.7 7.2 2.68 3.04 5.80 .11 .27

GROUND BEEF 22.6 8.9 9.9 2.71 2.45 5.07 .03 .20

T-BONE STEAK 23.3 9.1 10.2 2.13 2.71 4.45 .09 .21

ROUND STEAK 7.3 2.5 2.9 2.89 2.94 7.07 .10 .27

RIB EYE 22.3 9.0 9.5 3.01 2.30 5.98 .09 .19

TRI TIP 7.0 2.5

COD FISH .7 .1 .1 .89 .42 .49 .07 .07

SALMON 3.8 .6 1.0 2.94 .84 .60 .17 .06

HALIBUT 2.5 .4 .8 1.16 .91 .45 .06 .08

PORK CHOPW/O FAT 11.8 4.3 5.3 .61 .78 2.14 .76 .34

BUFFALO 2.4 .9 .9 2.86 3.42 3.68 .10 .27

DEER 3.2 1.3 .9 1.60 3.50 3.00 .24 .4

BEEF KIDNEY 3.4 1.1 .7 21.00 5.00 2.40 .19 2.5+

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NATURAL RESOURCES

The Natural Resources Department includes the Fish, Wildlife and Parks program, the Water Resources Program and Natural Resources Program which are funded through the BIA, U.S. Bureau of Reclamation and MT Department of Agriculture. Major activities currently underway are: Stock Water Inventory, development of an Integrated Resources Management Plan and Agriculture Resources Management Plan with TA being provided by the BIA, finalization of a Tribal Fish, Wildlife and Recreation Code with annual regulations, water marketing initiative with preliminary contacts with prospective customers, participation in the TRR and Otter Creek EIS processes, ongoing review of the BLM, Miles City office, draft Resource Management Plan and EIS and review of the Draft SEIS for the Keystone XL Project. Interested parties are welcome to contact the Natural Resources Department at (406) 477-6526.

Environmental Protection Agency

The Underground Storage Tank/Leaking Underground Storage Tank Coordinator attended this year’s 2013 Region 8 Annual UST Tribal Meeting, April 23-24, 2013 in Denver, CO. During this meeting, the Underground Storage Tank/Leaking Underground Storage Tank Coordinator was able to discuss with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency project officer and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency representatives about the progress in achieving agreed-upon program components and commitments. Discuss and summarize completed tasks, problems encountered, and solutions to problems with the Northern Cheyenne Environmental Protection Department Underground Storage Tank/Leaking Underground Storage Tank Program. By bringing the Tribal Environmental Protection Department and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency together for annual meetings, we are able to amplify the regulatory knowledge for the Tribal staff, in order to utilize the meeting/ training completed to build capacity towards the Northern Cheyenne Underground Storage Tank Program.

Tribal Education

The Tribal Education scholarship programs will be impacted by sequestration. Congress has failed to stop he educational cuts for tribal programs. The budgets for the scholarship program have been reduced by 5 percent. The number of scholarships awarded might be impacted. This will be determined by the needs analysis submitted by the students by the June 30, 2013 deadline. The scholarship committee will consider only complete applications for continuing and new students. The committee might have to implement a selection precess depending on the number of complete scholarship requests submitted.

Each year the Tribal Education department has warned the students of the impending cuts to the scholarship program and has encouraged students to stay in college and or training and to complete their education. There is also a time frame implemented to be eligible for federal aid. Students must complete their education within 4 years and no more than five years. The fifth year will be considered by the college financial aid office based on a plan of study and other criteria. If you are in this situation, meet with the financial aid officer to find out the process.

Once again, students are encouraged to stay in college or training. Attend class and keep your grades up. Complete the classes you sign up for at the beginning of the quarter or semester. Respond to all requests from the college financial aid office and the Tribal Education Department. Read your guidelines to stay in compliance with the policies. Meet all the deadlines for your scholarship. Seek other scholarships to supplement your education. Loans are also being impacted by sequestration.

Students may contact the Tribal Education Department if you have any questions at 1-800-353-8183 or 406-477-6567.

Water Quality

The United States Environmental Protection Agency Region 8 Headquarters informed the Northern Cheyenne Tribe of the Agency’s decision to approve the Northern Cheyenne Surface Water Quality Standards (NCWQS) submitted by the Northern Cheyenne Environmental Protection Department. This federal decision culminates years of efforts by the Northern Cheyenne Tribe to protect and preserve the valuable water resources with water quality regulations developed to keep the waters of the Tribe clean and healthy. The Water quality standards of the tribe were submitted under the federal clean water act. Two Criteria of the tribes water quality standards are still under review. The two criteria are the Sodium Adsorption Ratio (SAR) and Electrical Conductivity (EC). These two new numeric criteria’s adopted by the Northern Cheyenne Tribe are the first in the nation to be addressed by an Indian Tribe and EPA has requested additional time to review all scientific data and literature before a final decision is made. Negotiations with State, Federal, and private entities were held to create a viable regulatory document which has benefits for all stakeholders involved regarding

the federal process to ensure the Tribes water will always be important. Involvement of the public to keep all concerned and interested in water quality of streams, springs, and rivers provided valuable input which was incorporated in the NCWQS. Water Quality protection of all waters of the Tribe provides for beneficial uses to those whose livelihood depend of high quality waters which enhance production and sustainability of agricultural resources, fish and wildlife, recreation and important aquatic life necessary for natural ecosystems which exist within the Reservation and surrounding lands. Special thanks to the Tribal Environmental Protection Department staff Charlene Alden, and Joe Walksalong, Jr. who worked tirelessly on the Water Quality Standards and Tribal Council member, Jennie Lafranier, former Vice-president, Joe Fox Jr. and former Executive Administrator, William Walksalong and to all the Council members, (previous and present) who had the courage and foresight to approve the Tribes Water Quality Standards.

Northern Cheyenne Tribe Treatment as a State Application Approval and Water Quality Standards Development and Approval Chronology-Updated March 21, 2013

January 12, 2002Meeting with EPA, application to be submitted

to focus on congressional delegation of authority to develop water quality standards in water rights compact rather than inherent tribal sovereignty approach under Montana v. United States

March 19, 2002Draft Submitted to EPA

April 29, 2002TAS Application submitted to EPA, Region 8 –

Compact delegation as basis for authority

May 28, 2002Water Quality Standards approved by resolution

to submit to EPA

July 17, 2002Clarification sent to EPA – application includes

401 certification program in addition to section 303 water quality standards

September 4, 2002Informed Regional Administrator signed

completion letter. Comment period on application to begin to run

October 21, 2002 Montana comments submitted – no opposition

to application, but disagreeing with delegation basis for jurisdiction

November 5, 2002BIA comments submitted in support of

application

December 3, 2002Update from EPA – application potentially

considered a matter of national significance

May 6, 2003Bracewell and Patterson memos to Kenneth

von Schaumberg, EPA General Counsel’s office, received by Tribe. Memos oppose application based on State of Montana ownership of Tongue River bed. Comments not on letterhead and do not indicate on whose behalf they are submitted. Later Denver Post FOIA indicates comments submitted on behalf of Fidelity Exploration and Production Company

June 10, 2003Response to Bracewell and Patterson memo

sent to Kenneth von Schaumburg, EPA

June 12, 2003Meeting with EPA General Counsel, Robert

E. Fabricant, to discuss status of application and issue of national significance

June 24, 2003Letter follow-up to June 12th meeting

concerning delegation of authority basis for jurisdiction

June 27, 2003Letter to Regional Administrator requesting

immediate processing of application as submitted

September 2003EPA advises Tribe to supplement application

with inherent sovereignty basis for jurisdiction under Montana v. United States test

December 1, 2003Tribe’s supplemental statement regarding basis

for jurisdiction submitted by Tribe to EPA

February 9, 2004Public comments received – Seven tribes,

National Congress of American Indians, Northern Plains Resource Council supporting application; State of Montana, State of Wyoming, Fidelity Exploration and Production opposing application

March 9, 2004Meeting with State of Montana Attorney

General to discuss possibility of resolving issues relating to water quality standards

May 7, 2004Response to State of Montana and Fidelity

comments

September 22, 2004Meeting with EPA General Counsel, Anne Klee

March 2, 2005Water Quality Standards revisions public

comment period

April 21, 2005Public hearing @ Charging Horse Casino to

receive oral testimony and written comments

August 2006TAS approved for the Northern Cheyenne

Tribe

September 22, 2006Written response to comments submitted to

Region 8 EPA for review

January 27, 2007Written public comments and response to

comments released to all interested parties, groups, and agencies

November 2007EPA / Tribe met in Denver, CO to discuss

approval process of revised Water Quality Standards with the focus on the SAR criteria for the south boundary and north boundary of the Reservation being applied to the Tongue River and Rosebud Creek.

April 2008EPA /Tribe met in Helena, MT to review

continuing process to approve Tribe’s Water Quality Standards.

December 9, 2008NC Executive Administrator and Water Quality

Coordinator meet with MT DEQ Water Quality Standards department discussing the process for revising Tribal Water Quality and MDEQ’s water quality standards on the Tongue River and Rosebud Water sheds.

December 30, 2008Executive and Legislative working session

reviewing current water quality standards. Discussions on SAR values for Tribal waters.

January 6, 2009Northern Cheyenne Tribal Council delegation

meets with Richard Opper, Director of MDEQ to discuss the Tribe’s water quality standards and compare the SAR and EC values for tribal waters and state waters in the Tongue River and Rosebud Creek.

January 12, 2009Revised Surface Water Quality Standards for

the Northern Cheyenne Tribe is presented to the Tribal Council for approval and authorization to implement and enforcement. The Tribal Council voted 6-5 for approval of the Revised Surface Water Quality Standards.

August 14, 2009Final version of Northern Cheyenne Surface

Water Quality Standards is officially received by Region8 USEPA, Denver CO. A 60 day review period for approval is started and up to 90 days for disapproval of current version submitted.

October 12, 2009Northern Cheyenne Tribe receives call from

Region 8 EPA legal counsel that the 60 day approval review will not be completed.

October 13, 2009Wyoming Federal District Court strikes

down EPA approval of Montana Water Quality Standards for SAR and EC which the Tribe considers to be a crucial decision to adopting SAR and EC for Tribal waters.

November 24, 2009Northern Cheyenne Tribal delegation meets

with Region 8 technical staff and regional counsel to establish timeline for continuance of approval process of water quality standards for Tribal waters.

January 2010Additional plan for soliciting public comments

to the Northern Cheyenne water quality standards for SAR and EC being developed

March 2010Draft plan for soliciting public comment

submitted

June 5, 2010Tentative date for public notice to solicit

additional public comment and public hearing.

June 14, 2010Tentative date being rescheduled for public

notice to solicit additional public comment on Northern Cheyenne WQS

July 27, 2010Technical expert for responses to public

comments selected for Tribal response

August 11, 2010Meeting to establish tentative public notice,

hearing, and response to comment with technical expert for the Tribe

September 07, 2010Legal notice to solicit additional public

comments for 45 days on the Northern Cheyenne Water Quality Standards published in the Billings Gazette

October 22, 2010Public hearing is held on the Northern

Cheyenne Water Quality Standards revisions at the Charging Horse Casino in Lame Deer, Montana.

January 9, 2011Draft response to public comments completed

by A. Sigler for the Environmental Protection Department.

February 03, 2011R8 EPA review of Tribal Response to Comments

received

April 04, 2011Draft literature review completed by A. Sigler

for the Northern Cheyenne Environmental Protection Department, “Salinity and Sodicity Issues in Coalbed Methane Product Water, 2011-4-28.”

July 09, 2011Additional comments and response concerning

Literature review received from A. Sigler.

October 21, 2011Water Quality Standards documents being

updated and prepared for resubmittal to R8 USEPA

November 4, 2011Re-submitted to Tribal Council for approval of

the final version of the Northern Cheyenne Water Quality Standards. Vote was 10-0 for approval.

December 30, 2011Final version of the Northern Cheyenne

Surface Water Quality Standards sent to USEPA Region 8 Administrator, Jim Martin for review and approval.

January 4, 2012Water Quality Coordinator Received

confirmation from Region 8 EPA that the Northern Cheyenne Water Quality Standards submittal package has received.

November 19, 2012NCEPD, Tribe’s Legal Attorney conference call

with R8 EPA for status and update to R8 review of NCWQS

November 29, 2012NCEPD, R8 representative’s conference call

discussing options to expedite the approval/disapproval of the NCWQS

December 17, 2012Tribal council reaffirms submittal of current

version of the Northern Cheyenne Surface Water Quality Standards to the USEPA R8 Administrator for review and approval

February 8, 2013NCEPD, R8 EPA representative conference

call on status and update of NCWQS review for approval

March 21, 2013Northern Cheyenne Tribal President John

Robinson receives conference call with Deputy Regional Administrator informing the Tribe of R8 EPA’s decision to formally approve the Northern Cheyenne Surface Water Quality Standards.

PUBLIC HEALTH NURSING

Due to a National Tb Test shortage, only certain individuals will be able to have Tb testing done.

Eligible candidates for Tb Testing are as follows:

Someone who has been in contact with a person with active tuberculosis

CancerHIVAidsHealth care worker

OFFICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH

Spay and neuter Clinic May 22-23

Rabies Clinic June 18, 19, 20

Stebins Creek has been tested and it has been determined that the water must be boiled before consumption. Signs have been posted in the area.

There has been an order of quarantine for 60 days following the diagnosis of rabies in a skunk on April 25. Any cat, dog, or ferret in Rosebud County having been properly immunized against rabies may be released from quarantine after a period of 14 days from the date of vaccination.

PROGRAMSCHEYENNE COUNTRY | VOICE OF THE NORTHERN CHEYENNE TRIBE

This is a partial listing of the tribal programs including a current summary of news and information. We strive to keep the community educated by providing the most up-to-date

information for your convenience.


April 15 Meeting was postponed due to a funeral. Minutes will not be passed until 5/6.

REGULAR SESSION COUNCIL MEETING MINUTESMarch 18, 2013

CALL TO ORDER:President Robinson called the meeting to order at 10:55 a.m.

INVOCATION: Donna Fisher ROLL CALL: Quorum Established

ANNOUNCEMENTS

BIA SUPERINTENDENT UPDATE-MIKE ADDY Not present.

BUDGETS

A RESOLUTION OF THE NORTHERN CHEYENNE TRIBAL COUNCIL AUTHORIZING THE MODIFICATION

AND OR ADOPTION OF CERTAIN BUDGETS FOR THE EXPENDITURE OF AVAILABLE FUNDS: Fund 331-DVPI-$107,036.00, Fund 348A-LIHEAP-$50,498.29, Fund 348-LIHEAP-$446,578.66, Fund 146-ELDERLY-$58,477.00, Fund 368-Children & Family Services-$43,557.35, Fund 724-WIC-$91,443.00, Fund NEW-Hazard Mitigation Grant-$35,000.00, Fund NEW-Justice Sys/Alcohol/Sub., Abuse-$389,849.00, Fund 138C-Busby District-Revision-$18,705.19. Motion made by Tracy Robinson. Second by Jennie LaFranier.ROLL CALL VOTE:

11 votes Yes0 votes No0 AbstentionsMotion Carried

A RESOLUTION OF THE NORTHERN CHEYENNE TRIBAL

COUNCIL AUTHORIZING THE MODIFICATION AND OR ADOPTION OF CERTAIN BUDGETS FOR THE EXPENDITURE OF AVAILABLE FUNDS: Fund NEW-Solid Waste Dept.-$184,558.00.Motion made by Tracy Robinson. Second by Jennie LaFranier.ROLL CALL VOTE:


A RESOLUTION OF THE NORTHERN CHEYENNE TRIBAL COUNCIL DEFINING TRIBAL OFFICIAL ACCESS TO DEPARTMENT OF INTERIOR ACCOUNTS (President, John J. Robinson, Vice President, Winfield Russell, Treasurer, Adam L. Spang, Staff Accountant, Magen DiTonno, General Fund Accountant, Tamara Ontiveros). Motion made by Tracy Robinson.

Second by Cowboy Fisher. ROLL CALL VOTE:


A RESOLUTION OF THE NORTHERN CHEYENNE TRIBAL COUNCIL AUTHORIZING OFFICIAL SIGNATURES FOR THE NORTHERN CHEYENNE TRIBAL CHECKING ACCOUNTS (John J. Robinson, President, Winfield Russell, Vice-President, Melissa Lonebear, Secretary, Adam L. Spang, Treasurer, Magen DiTonno, Staff Accountant). Motion made by Tracy Robinson. Second by Donna Fisher.ROLL CALL VOTE:


HEADSTART UPDATE-CLYDE WOLFBLACK

MINUTES

APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES- March 11, 2013. Motion made by Tracy Robinson. Second by Vernon Small.ROLL CALL VOTE:


SEX OFFENDER REGISTRY CODE-AUGUST “TIGER” SCALPCANE

A RESOLUTION OF THE NORTHERN CHEYENNE TRIBAL COUNCIL APPROVING THE SUBMISSION OF A NORTHERN CHEYENNE TRIBAL SEX OFFENDER REGISTRATION CODE. Motion made by Cowboy Fisher. Second by L. Jace Killsback.ROLL CALL VOTE:

11 votes Yes

0 votes No0 AbstentionsMotion Carried

ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING. Motion made by L. Jace Killsback. Second by Vernon Small.ROLL CALL VOTE:


Meeting Adjourned at 12:49 p.m.

PASSED, ADOPTED, AND APPROVED by the Northern Cheyenne Tribal Council by 10 votes for passage and adoption, 0 votes against passage and adoption, and 0 abstentions this 15th day of April 2013. Melissa Lonebear,SecretaryNorthern Cheyenne Tribe

MINUTESCHEYENNE COUNTRY | VOICE OF THE NORTHERN CHEYENNE TRIBE

Tribal Council Of The Northern Cheyenne Tribe ■ Northern Cheyenne Reservation ■ Lame Deer, Montana

By Lenny SmithOf Cheyenne Country

Officials gathered at the Little Wolf Capitol mid-April to acknowledge William ‘Mike’ Rowlands, Director of Operations from Otter Creek Coal, LLC., a subsidiary of Arch Coal Inc., as he presented the Tribal Historical Preservation Office and the Culture Commission with the first of three checks. The check amounting $115,000, to be used for archaeological services, a cultural review, and expenses incurred by the culture commission, was received with appreciation by Northern Cheyenne Tribal President John Robinson in honor of The Northern Cheyenne Tribal Historical Preservation Office and the Culture Commission.

Ten years ago the tribal council began negotiations an operating agreement and plan with the state of Montana and Arch Coal. This payment is a result of the efforts of former vice president of the Northern Cheyenne tribe, Joe Fox Jr., Ernie Robinson, and Rod Trahan who

were appointed by the tribal council to represent the Northern Cheyenne tribe as board members on the Otter Creek Board of Administrators representing Arch Coal.

In addition to the check, two $20,000 scholarships will be available this year to students who are currently enrolled in an accredited Montana college. At least one of the two scholarships is to be given to a student who is an enrolled tribal member. The student must have a 2.5 grade point average to be eligible to receive the scholarship and then will be required to maintain a 2.75 grade point average after the first year. The recipients will be able claim the scholarship for up to 5 years. Applications must be submitted between April 15 and May 15, 2013 and should be majoring in any subject that may relate to mining such as business or engineering.

Northern Cheyenne Tribal President, John Robinson stated “We can all see that there is a lot more work ahead of us, that none of its going to be easy, but we got to keep in mind whatever we’re doing, were doing it for our people.”

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“It made me realize how fragile life is, how important it is to work with native young people, to give them hope and opportunities and that we really have to be wary of the expectations that we put onto them as native peo-ple. It’s like you carry the weight of your tribe and your ancestors and your family and those yet to come and your never just out there just trying to succeed for yourself. You’re always trying to succeed because everybody else is also depending on that success and it’s a lot of pres-sure. That to me has been a real driving force in my life to ensure that the work that I do impacts native youth.”

After graduation, she received an offer to live and work in New Zealand for a year and ended up staying for five years. This turned out to be one of her greatest accom-plishments and through this experience she discovered that she could live anywhere despite sometimes being the only person she could depend on.

“Those five years I spent overseas by myself to me really made me realize that I can do anything as long as I continue to believe in myself,” says Small-Rodriguez.

Now Desi has returned to the reservation so that she can use her education to benefit the tribe. She recently ran for a seat on the tribal council hoping to be the voice of the 62 percent of the tribe who are age 30 and under. She lost the election but did not let it discourage her from accepting her current career. In fact, she considers this a learning experience believing that the only way to see progress in the community is to embrace change. She believes that it is important to empower Native American youth to challenge the status quo and to question authori-ty giving them time and support to express their opinion.

“I want to tell these young people here that the world tells them that they can’t. Everything is stacked against them. The stereotypes that the world tries to use to define them are all negative but every day we beat them.”


Otter Creek Coal Presents $115,000


William ‘Mike’ Rowlands, Director of Operations from Otter Creek Coal, LLC, a subsidiary of Arch Coal Inc., presents the Tribal Historical Preservation Office and the Culture Commission with a check in the amount of $115,000 to be used for archaeological services, a cultural review, and expenses incurred by the culture commission.

Northern Cheyenne Desi Small-Rodriguez, Lead Advisor for Policy and Research also advises the Northern Cheyenne Youth Commission demonstrating her eagerness to mentor and encourage local youth.


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“It’s a big issue and what we need to do is to take the regulations and the statutes and develop policies and procedures that protect the Cheyenne,” said Haugan at a directors meeting held May 1, 2013.

The session also touched on many other factors that need to be addressed. For instance, there has been an influx of non-tribal members hunting on tribal lands. The new planning committee needs to convene and discuss what their options are for managing the situation legally.

Northern Cheyenne Tribal President John Robinson was eager to get the project moving. He stated, “We are starting with the land use plan. It’s going to affect our agriculture, land use, timber, our water, even our air. It’s going to affect the schools. It’s going to determine whether or not we can make a shift towards professional training along with higher education.”

Robinson believes that there will be a big impact. Especially for those who work in the tribal court systems and in law enforcement.

“We need to look at what kinds of policies we are under and how we are going to be updating them,” he stated.

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SUPERINTENDENT,NC TRIBAL SCHOOLSClosing Date: Until FilledUnder direction of the Board of Education, Administers as Chief School Executive, the de-velopment and maintenance of a positive educational program designed to meet the needs of the community and to carry out the policies of the Board.Contact: Submit completed NCTS certified application along with official transcripts to Northern Cheyenne Tribal School or e-mail [email protected]. Any questions call (406) 592-3646 ext. 134

K-12 PRINCIPAL,NC TRIBAL SCHOOLSClosing Date: Until FilledUnder general direction of the Superintendent, is responsible for the administration of K-12Contact: Submit completed NCTS certified application along with official transcripts to Northern Cheyenne Tribal School or e-mail [email protected]. Any questions call (406) 592-3646 ext. 134

NASIS ADMINISTRATOR,NC TRIBAL SCHOOLSClosing Date: Until FilledUnder general supervision the Principal(s), to operate NASIS System. To manage the yearly auditing and verifying the ac-curacy and timelines of input and output of data related to the Native American Student Information System (BIE), and the Achievement in Montana (AIM/OPI) system.Contact: If you have any ques-tions, please contact the North-ern Cheyenne Tribal School Administration office @ 592-3646 ext. 149.

HIGH SCHOOL MATH TEACH-ER, NC TRIBAL SCHOOLSClosing Date: Until FilledUnder general supervision, teaches one or more classes in the field of mathematics to stu-dents in grades 9 through 12, as-sists in other school programs as assigned and creates a flexible program and environment fa-vorable to learning and personal growth in accordance with each student’s ability.Contact: Submit completed NCTS certified application along with official transcripts to Northern Cheyenne Tribal School or e-mail [email protected]. Any questions call (406) 592-3646 ext. 134

NURSING SUPERVISOR, COMMUNITY HEALTH Closing Date: Until FilledThis position is to provide full performance of commu-nity health nursing services in Northern Cheyenne reservation homes, various community set-tings and to provide culturally sensitive community and client centered counseling, education and information concerning

health and illnesses. Employee will have supervisory respon-sibilities of other nursing staff and support staff.Contact: Submit a completed application, three letters of ref-erence, and/or recommenda-tions, copy of current Montana driver’s license and current cre-dentials to the Northern Chey-enne Tribe, Human Resources Department, or mail to P.O. Box 128, Lame Deer, Mont., 59043. Mailed applications must be postmarked by no later than the closing date. All documentation must be attached to application to be considered. If you are re-applying for a position previ-ously advertised, you may sub-mit a letter by the closing date requesting that your application be reconsidered for the position applied for. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

STAFF ACCOUNTANT, NC TRIBAL SCHOOLSClosing Date: Until FilledUnder the general supervision of the school superintendent, performs technical and ad-ministrative accounting work in maintaining fiscal records and systems of the Northern Cheyenne Tribal Schools. Compiles and analyzes finan-cial information to prepare entries to accounts, such as general ledger accounts, doc-ument school related business transactions, analyzes finan-cial information detailing as-sets, liabilities, and capital/fund balances, and assists with preparation of balance sheet, budgets and other re-ports to summarize current and projected NCTS finan-cial position. Coordinates with superintendent, board of trustees and NCT central finance department to transfer school’s finances from central finance to NCTS. Other duties as assigned by superinten-dent/business manager.Contact: If you have any questions, please contact the Northern Cheyenne Tribal School Administration office @ 592-3646 ext. 149.

ASHLAND UNIT DIRECTOR, BOYS & GIRLS CLUBClosing Date: Until FilledDirects/manages overall daily operations of the designated Clubhouse with the primary concern for programs and ser-vice delivery, supervision and training of staff, facilities man-agement, community relations and membership administra-tion.Contact: Teresa McMakin, Executive Assistant/Admin-istrator, Boys & Girls Club of the Northern Cheyenne Nation, P.O. Box 309, Lame Deer, MT 59043. Please note: If submitting ap-plication electronically, PDF is preferred format. For electronic submission please include, Ap-plicant Ashland Unit Director in subject line of email.

STAFF ACCOUNTANT, CENTRAL FINANCEClosing Date: Until FilledPerforms technical and admin-istrative accounting work in maintaining the fiscal records and systems of the Northern Cheyenne tribe. Contact: Submit a completed application, resume’, (3) cur-rent (within 1 year) letters of recommendations (one must be past/present employer, Tribal certification (if claiming Indian preference, DD214 (if claiming Veteran’s preference), copies of credentials or certified copy of transcripts to: Northern Chey-enne Tribe, att: Human Re-sources Office, P.O. Box 128, Little Wolf Capitol Building, Lame Deer, Mt. 59043

COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSE, COMMUNITY HEALTHClosing Date: Until FilledThis position plans, conducts, and evaluates a comprehen-sive community health service program in the assigned area of the Northern Cheyenne Res-ervation located at Lame Deer, Montana. Also, assists the com-munity in planning and eval-uating a local health delivery system.Contact: Submit a completed application, three letters of ref-erence, and/or recommenda-tions, copy of current Montana driver’s license and current cre-dentials to the Northern Chey-enne Tribe, Human Resources Department, or mail to P.O. Box 128, Lame Deer, Mont., 59043. Mailed applications must be postmarked by no later than the closing date. All documentation must be attached to application to be considered. If you are re-applying for a position previ-ously advertised, you may sub-mit a letter by the closing date requesting that your application be reconsidered for the position applied for. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

BUS DRIVER/JANITOR (1 POSITION), HEAD START Closing Date: Until Filled Provides safe transportation to and from school for Head Start students. Assures Head Start centers are clean and san-itary. Must have experience in cleaning and janitorial supplies. Must be able to pass a NCIC background check and drug test.Contact: Submit a completed application, copy of high school diploma or GED is required, copy of CDL, MVR driving re-cord, copy of current Montana commercial driver’s license and passengers endorsement, Must be insurable, first aid and CPR card must be obtained 60 days after employment, copy of DOT physical, TB test and Hepatitis B vaccination, and current credentials to the JA-COB TALL BULL c/o NC TRIBAL PERSONNEL OF-FICE, Northern Cheyenne

Tribe, Human Resources De-partment, or mail to P.O. Box 128, Lame Deer, Mont., 59043. Mailed applications must be postmarked by no later than the closing date. All documentation must be attached to application to be considered. If you are re-applying for a position previ-ously advertised, you may sub-mit a letter by the closing date requesting that your application be reconsidered for the position applied for. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

JOURNEYMAN IN TRAINING (I&C INSTRUMENTS) Job Opening ID: 20130267 Location: MT-Colstrip Full-Time Position Summary: A Journey-man in Training (Instrument) must be able to complete any task assigned with the assis-tance of a qualified Journey-man. This will consist of being able to install, maintain and calibrate all pneumatic and electronic instruments associ-ated with the trade. They must possess a good working knowl-edge of schematics, logic draw-ings, location drawings, vendor drawings and manuals and pip-ing and instrument diagrams. Must have the ability to utilize all the test equipment associat-ed with the craft. The Journey-man in Training (Instrument) will be required to meet all requirements of the Journey-man in Training (JIT) Program within eighteen months of date of hire.Contact: Applications are on-line at http://www.pplmontana.com/careers. PPL is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer dedicated to diversi-ty and the strength it brings to the workplace - M/F/D/V. PPL will provide assistance for ap-plicants with a disability that prevents them from applying on-line. Please call 877-492-9896 for assistance.

ADMINISTRATIVEASSISTANT II(RECORDS MANAGEMENT) Job Opening ID: 20130291 Location: MT-Colstrip Full-Time Position Summary: Under di-rect supervision, responsible for assisting other departments, engineers, managers and super-visors in general administrative duties, and maintenance of the Engineering Library of docu-ments. Depends on others for instruction, guidance and direc-tion.Contact: Applications are on-line at http://www.pplmontana.com/careers. PPL is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer dedicated to diversi-ty and the strength it brings to the workplace - M/F/D/V. PPL will provide assistance for ap-plicants with a disability that prevents them from applying on-line. Please call 877-492-9896 for assistance.

EMPLOYMENTCHEYENNE COUNTRY | VOICE OF THE NORTHERN CHEYENNE TRIBE

This is a listing of jobs that are currently open on the Northern Cheyenne reservationand surrounding area. Please read the contact information carefully on where

and how to apply for that particular employment opportunity.

Tribal Council members take notes while listening to Attorney Majel Russell, Elk River Law Office, in Billings, Mont., discuss land use issues, case law and the complexities of forming the reservation and allotted land.

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Cheyenne Country, May 2013