October 2015 Newsletter - The Bishop Paiute Tribe

PUBLICATION OF THE
BISHOP PAIUTE TRIBE
Upcoming Committee
Meetings...
October 2015
2nd Toiyabe Indian Health
Board Meeting
Bishop, CA
@ 3:00pm
6th Constitution Committee
Meeting
Cultural Center
@5:30 pm
Manahuu Bishop Paiute Tribal Members:
It is with excitement and respect that the Bishop Paiute Tribal Council is informing you of the approval/award
to the Bishop Paiute Tribe five (5) U.S. Department of Justice Coordinated Tribal Assistance Solicitation
(CTAS) Fiscal Year 2015 Grants. These grants will be for a three (3) year period, October 1, 2015 thru September 31, 2018.
The grants were for the following Tribal Departments, with an explanation of each grant for each Tribal Department.
1.
Tribal Police Department - U.S. Department of Justice Coordinated Tribal Assistance Solicitation Fiscal Year 2015 Purpose Area #1 Public Safety and Community Policing Grant
Funding under Purpose Area #1 will commit the direct costs of the total $300,000 grant to address the
needs stated in the accompanying grant application. The grant will be used to: employ one new officer, purchase one new patrol vehicle, procure training, purchase body cameras, and purchase laptops
for police vehicles. Total Grant Award: $298,101.00
2.
7th TEPA Committee
Meeting
EMO-B Conference Rm.
@ 3:30pm
8th
Funding under Purpose #3 will provide staffing for a Tribal Court Administrator/Clerk and Social Services Planner to address the problems by coordinating: enforcement for restraining orders, the passage
and implementation of traffic and substance abuse court ordinances, case management for tracking
substance abuse and other cases, referral services for substance abuse, and training for Full Court Enterprise court tracking system for updates, trouble shooting, networking, and improvements for Court
Lay Advocates who will assist Tribal members understanding ordinances and restraining orders in
court. Personnel that support the Clerk’s tasks and the objectives of the project will also be funded
through the grant. Grant funding will provide Tribal Court Administrator/Clerk wages, Tribal Court
Judge pay, attorney fees (consultation, ordinance development), and Tribal Court Social Services
Planner wages. Total Grant Award: $569,659.00
Regular Tribal Council
Meeting
Tribal Chamber
@ 5:30pm
13th Enrollment Committee
Meeting
Tribal Chambers
@ 5:00pm
13th Gaming Commission
Meeting
PPC Conference Rm.
@ 5:00pm
13th Cultural Advisory
Committee Meeting
Cultural Center
@ 6:00pm
13th BPDC Board Meeting
BPDC Conference Rm.
@ 6:00pm
14th Elders Advisory
Committee Meeting
Elders Building
@ 3:30pm
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Tribal Court - U.S. Department of Justice Coordinated Tribal Assistance Solicitation Fiscal
Year 2015 Purpose Area #3 Tribal Court Ordinance Development and Processing: Restraining
Orders, Substance Abuse, Traffic Grant
3.
Relief After Violence Encounters (RAVE) Department - U.S. Department of Justice Coordinated Tribal Assistance Solicitation Fiscal Year 2015 Purpose Area #5 Office of Violence
Against Women Tribal Governments Grant
Funding under Purpose #5 would enable the Bishop Paiute Tribe to establish as one of its primary
goals the maintenance of public safety and a safe domestic
environment for all Tribal members and residents on the
Bishop Paiute Reservation. The Tribe’s RAVE program provides free and confidential services to victims of crime. SerHead Start News
vices include case management, crisis counseling, sexual/
domestic assault counseling, protection order assistance,
Public Works News
victim's rights information, emergency housing, victim's
compensation, information and referrals, safety planning,
TERO News
community education and outreach, as well as advocacy and
accompaniment, throughout criminal and civil justice system
Enrollment News
processes.
this issue
The Tribe will commit the direct costs of the total grant in
order to address the needs stated in the accompanying grant
application. The grant will be used for the continued provision of staffing, victim services, criminal justice interventions, training and travel, prevention and outreach, equipment and supplies, and cultural and traditional services, and
for the purchase of a new and program-designated Tribal
vehicle for victim transport. Total Grant Award: $749,007
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Reflections of Nummu P.10
EMO News P.12
Air Quality News P.16
Elders Menu P. 17
Events Calendar P. 19
BISHOP
PAIUTE TRIBAL
COUNCIL
Bishop Indian Head Start invites the
Community to visit our New
Community Garden!
View the progress of our “Sharing the
Past to Enrich Our Future Project”
Awarded by Toiyabe Indian Health
Project, INC.
Labor provided by
Community and Parent Volunteer
Outreach
Collaborative-Tribal Agency Support!
CHAIRMAN
Gerald Howard
VICE-CHAIRMAN
Deston Rogers
SECRETARY/TREASURER
Gertrude “Lynn” Brown
COUNCIL MEMBER
William “Bill” Turner
COUNCIL MEMBER
William “Bill” Vega
Help us end
Domestic Violence
TRIBAL OFFICE
CONTACT:
TRIBAL ADMINISTRATION
TEL (760) 873-3584
FAX (760) 873-4143
Paiute Professional
Center
50 Tu Su Lane
Bishop, CA 93514
www.bishoppaiutetribe.com
Here’s the link:
https://www.facebook.com/bishoppaiutetribe
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Relief After Violent Encounters is committed to ending domestic violence in our community and returning to our traditional teachings of honoring one another. We will be raising
awareness all month long and would like to remind everyone that it takes a community to
end domestic violence.
RAVE is here to help, we offer a range of support services that
are free and strictly confidential:
RAVE Office
· Crisis counseling
· Advocacy & accompaniment
(760)-873-9018
· Case management
· Safety Planning
· Protection Order(s) assistance
· Information & Referrals
· Emergency housing
· Community outreach
BISHOP PAIUTE TRIBAL NEWSLETTER
October 2015
BISHOP PAIUTE TRIBAL NEWSLETTER
October 2015
LIHEAP
Application for the Heating will be accepted as of October 1, 2015.
Funding will not be available until early November 2015.
You may pick up an application at the Bishop Paiute Tribal Office or at the Social Services on Diaz Lane.
The LIHEAP program uses a priority point system serving those with the greatest need first.
WHAT ARE THE INCOME GUIDELINES?
#Person in
Household
1
Monthly
Income
$2,005.00
Annual Income
$24,057.00
2
$2,622.00
$31,460.00
3
$3,238.00
4
5
#Person In
Household
6
Monthly
Income
$5,089.00
Annual Income
$61,068.00
7
$5,205.00
$62,456.00
$38,862.00
8
$5,320.00
$63,844.00
$3,855.00
$46,264.00
9
$5,436.00
$65,232.00
$4,472.00
$53,666.00
10
$5,552.00
$66,620.00
For more information please call the Social Service Department at 760-873-4414
Bishop Paiute
Tribal Police Department
On Friday September 4, 2015, the Bishop Paiute
Police Department participated in a multi-agency criminal activity suppression operation on the Bishop Paiute
Reservation. The purpose of the operation was to ensure
that individuals on active probation or parole were adhering to the terms and conditions of probation or parole. Of all the locations checked on the reservation,
only two arrests were made, of those two, one arrest was
for violation of probation.
The second arrest made was that of wanted felon Felis
Landa, Landa contacted Law Enforcement and surrendered to Law Enforcement for an outstanding felony
warrant during this operation.
The Bishop Paiute Police Department wishes to thank
the tribal community and tribal members for their understating and support during this operation and their
continued support of the Bishop Paiute Police Department.
As always, the Bishop Paiute Police Department remains
committed to the safety and welfare of the Bishop Paiute
Tribe, its members and tribal community at large.
BISHOP PAIUTE TRIBAL POLICE DEPARTMENT– 2490-B – BISHOP, CA 93514
PHONE (760) 873-4477 – FAX (760) 873-4409
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Up co ming M eet in g s… .
( C o nt i n ue d f r om c ov e r )
13th OVBT Trustee Regular
Monthly Meeting
Bishop, CA
@3:30pm
15th Regular Tribal Council Meeting
Tribal Chambers
@ 5:30pm
Tuesdays, Thursdays and
Saturdays
17th General Council Meeting
TBA
20th Tribal Court Advisory
Committee Meeting
Tribal Chambers
@ 9:00 am
from
5:00am-10:00am
and
5:00pm-10:00pm.
20th Tribal Court
Tribal Chambers
@11:00am
It is the responsibility of the assignment holders to make any tenants
aware of these restrictions.
20th Constitution Committee Meeting
Cultural Center
@5:30 pm
21st
22nd
Land Assignment
Meeting
Tribal Chambers
@ 6:00pm
THPO Committee Meeting
EMO B Conference Rm.
@ 5:30pm
27th Commodity Distribution
Education Center
@ 7:00am-12:00pm
27th Enrollment Committee Meeting
Tribal Chambers
@ 5:30pm
27th Gaming Commission Meeting
PPC Conference Rm.
Dear Irrigation Users,
This year was a difficult irrigation season due to the extreme drought
throughout the Owens Valley. Normally the irrigation season runs to the
end of October. We have been notified by DWP that the levels in all the
creeks are dropping every day. Due to the low flows the 2015 irrigation
season may be coming to an end very soon. Please be aware that not all
ditches are currently running due to the low flows. It has been determined
that the priority for the month of October will be to concentrate the irrigation to those users who have livestock or agriculture on their assignments. We would also like to remind the users that it is against policy to
tamper with any valves on or off of your assignment if it is not your turn.
The Public Works staff appreciates your cooperation and understanding.
Should you have any questions or concerns please contact our office at
760-873-6638.
Respectfully,
The Public Works Team
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BISHOP PAIUTE TRIBAL NEWSLETTER
October 2015
BISHOP PAIUTE TRIBAL NEWSLETTER
October 2015
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BEGINNERS CARPENTRY TRAINING
OCTOBER 13 -15, 2015
AT THE
PUBLIC WORKERS GARAGE
630 BROCKMAN LANE
BISHOP CA 93514
8 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day
(Lunch on your own from 12pm to 1pm)
COST: $395 PER PERSON
DEADLINE: OCTOBER 5, 2015
*Limited number of scholarships may be available for Bishop
Tribal Members.
IF INTERESTED CONTACT SUSIE
WEST AT THE TERO OFFICE (760)
873-7893 OR 270 SEE VEE LANE.
ROUGH FRAMING
&
SHINGLE ROOFING TRAINING
When: October 27-28, 2015
Where: Public Works Building
630 Brockman Lane
Bishop CA 93514
Time: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
(Lunch on your own from 12pm to 1pm)
Cost: $395 Per Person
Limited number of scholarships may be available for Bishop Tribal Members.
Deadline: October 23, 2015
If interested, please contact Susie at the
TERO Office at (760)-873-7893.
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BISHOP PAIUTE TRIBAL NEWSLETTER
October 2015
BISHOP PAIUTE TRIBAL NEWSLETTER
THE BISHOP PAIUTE TRIBAL
ENROLLMENT DEPARTMENT
RENA BROWN, ENROLLMENT OFFICER
October 2015
Adult Tribal Members
- 1414
Minor Tribal Member
- 529
TOTAL NUMBER OF TRIBAL MEMBERS:
1,943
October 2015
October 2015
WE HOPE EVERYONE HAD A FUN TIME AT THE POW-WOW
AND CALIFORNIA INDIAN DAY FESTIVITIES.
*Please note Enrollment numbers are continuously
changing due to New Enrollments, Minors to Adults and Burials.
¨ Open Enrollment
We would like to say “Thank You” to all the families
who have worked hard on submitting their documentation so quickly we appreciate your efforts in the Enrollment Process. If there are families who have outstanding documents to submit, please give us a call so
that we can help troubleshoot your situation. Applications can be picked up and dropped off Monday
through Friday, 8am – 5pm.
¨ DNA Collections Appt.:
Appointments for DNA Testing are being sent out to
those applicants whose Enrollment Applications are
complete. If you receive your letter please give us a
call to confirm your attendance. DNA is required of all
applicants, however we realize there may be some
unique situations for some applicants. Please give us a
call to review your case.
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ENROLLMENT COMMITTEE MEETINGS
The Enrollment Committee will be meeting on Tuesday, October 6, 2015 and Tuesday, October 20, 2015
at 5:30pm in the Tribal Council Chambers. The Enrollment Committee is happy to announce the appointment of Tribal Member Crystal Andreas to the Enrollment Committee. The Enrollment Committee now
consists of the following Tribal Members: Rhonda
Schultz, Brian Poncho, Teresa Martinez, Thomas
Mitchell and Crystal Andreas. Welcome to Crystal Andreas! We now have a full Enrollment Committee.
¨ Minor Trust Reminder:
If you are now 18 and have graduated or you are 21 years old
now, you are eligible to request distribution of your Minor Trust
Account. Please stop by the Tribal Office to pick up a Request
for Minor Trust Distribution, please complete the form, sign and
attach the required documentation for processing and we will
do the rest.
¨ Tribal I.D.’s:
The Tribal I.D. card can be used for identification purposes,
check cashing and verification of membership. The request for
Tribal I.D. form is at the front reception area for your convenience; when you complete the form please make sure the enrollment department takes your picture before you leave. Your
request will be processed on Wednesday and you can pick up
your card any day after Wednesday at the Receptionist Window. Only New and Expired cards are free of charge, otherwise
there is a $10.00 Charge. If you have any additional questions
please give us a call.
A GIFT OF THE SEASONS
There’s a chill in the air, the mist on the mountain settles and
sits just a little longer; as you make your way back from gathering wood, anticipating the warmth from the stove and the
scent of roasting pine nuts, you pull your sweater a little closer
as feelings of gratitude fill your heart you realize the gift
placed before you, the change in season has arrive on this one
particular day meant only for you.
R. Brown ‘15
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Its been a year since we
reopened, and the gift
shop is going strong. We
have approximately 46
local artists and vendors
we work with to stock the
gift shop.
We are still searching for
local photographers and
artists that focus on
scenic, animals, and
landscape art.
Looking for postcards,
greeting cards, and native
theme designed cards etc.
We would love to highlight
and sell your work at the
Cultural Center.
Cultural Center Gift Shop
“BUYING DAYS”
Tues. – Oct 13th
6:00pm – 8:00pm
@ Cultural Center
and
Wed. – Oct 14th
6:00pm – 8:00pm
@ Cultural Center
Owens Valley Paiute-Shoshone Cultural Center is restocking
the gift shop. Seeking quality artwork, beadwork, silk
screening, basketry, clothing, etc. Any artwork must pertain
to native culture, environment, or history.
VENDOR GUIDELINES
•Native American from Owens Valley or neighboring areas
•Own artwork (family member may assist in the selling process)
•Minors need to be accompanied by an adult/guardian in order to sell their item(s)
NOTE: At this time, we will only be buying from local Native American vendors and neighboring areas.
NOTE: The Vendor Guidelines, Purchasing Process, and Consignment Process is a starting point;
and maybe modified as the cultural center gift shop grows.
(Efforts of the Bishop Paiute Cultural Advisory Committee; who will maintain final say on purchases)
For purchasing and consignment process, please call the Cultural Center (760) 873 - 8844
CULTURAL CENTER
DOCENT TRAINING
2 DAY TRAINING
FRIDAY – October 16th, 6pm – 9pm
SATURDAY – October 17th, 9am – 4pm
Meet at Cultural Center
What is a Cultural Center Docent? A person who is a knowledgeable guide, especially one who conducts
visitors through the museum and delivers a commentary on the exhibitions. A person who may help with day
to day business, special programs and events within the cultural center; with minimal responsibilities.
Interested? Docent training will be provided on a Volunteer Basis
Eligibility: High School age or older. Native American preference, but community volunteers are welcome
Completion of Volunteer Forms are required in order to participate in this Training
All forms available at the Cultural Center AND Bishop Tribal Office – HR Dept.
Questions: Cultural Center - (760) 873-8844
Bishop Paiute Tribe’s Employee Fundation will be selling raffle tickets for a
“Holiday Shopping Spree” .
Tickets will be $5.00 each.
Package is worth a value of $800.00
Prizes will be issued by Visa Gift Card (s)
Drawing will be held on December 10, 2015
WINNER NEED NOT BE PRESENT.
If you would like to purchase any tickets, please come by the front office at the Bishop
Tribal Office.
Thank you for your continued support.
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BISHOP PAIUTE TRIBAL NEWSLETTER
Octobert 2015
October 2015
BISHOP PAIUTE TRIBAL NEWSLETTER
By Anonda Nelson (abbreviated version)
Water is the foundation for all creations of life: animals, bugs, fish, bacteria,
and plants. If it wasn’t for snow, the Owens Valley wouldn’t have been able to create
its beautiful landscapes and plentiful valleys. It depends heavily on the snow to melt,
drain into rivers, then it’s to be pooled into lakes where it makes its way into the
ground.
Native people that dwell in the Valley have managed to preserve the knowledge
of traditional plant foods through the colonial assimilation process. Now we’re put in a
situation where we must do that again. With the presence of drought, the knowledge of
plants for both food and medicinal purposes become vulnerable. The way the plants
look, how they’re gathered, and how to use them are all information that is at risk of
being lost. In order to prevent the drought from affecting the Native peoples in a negative way, we must take steps at preserving this knowledge; by returning to our traditional roots, by sharing that knowledge, preserving it in books and each other.
California’s drought has been present since the year of 2011, some predict that it may last for the next 5-7 years, which means that the Native people who reside here in the Owens Valley need to prepare for the major changes ahead. Since
there isn’t a whole lot of water to circulate, plants must now compete for water and
nutrients. This can create a significant problem for the local native plants. Non-native
settlers came into the Valley and they brought foreign plants from across the country
and other continents, making it difficult for traditional native plants to flourish. The
native peoples (post-colonial) that reside in the Valley depended upon deer, rabbits,
plant leaves and seeds to supplement their healthy lifestyle. When the settlers came
into the valley their diets were disrupted and they had to depend on foreign plants and
domesticated animals. But the knowledge of their diets had still thrived, fragments
were lost but the core knowledge has survived till today. For example, we know that
the plant named, Alkali Sacaton is a native grass that the Paiute people gathered. It’s a
grass that is picked for their seeds and then grounded up into a flour. We know that it
is grown on dry hill slopes and is adapted to the winter cold and summer heat. This
knowledge was preserved and survived pressures of non-native influences, the Paiutes
endured.
There isn’t much we can do when the weather takes its course, but what
we do have power over is the way it affects the Native traditions that involve plants
and their knowledge. With the drought present we will lose plants during these dry
years and perhaps even afterwards. If we choose to sit back and let the drought take
its course and let it destroy our traditional knowledge, it will do exactly that.
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Children learn from what they see. We
need to set an example of truth and action.
- Howard Rainer, Taos Pueblo-Creek (2012)
Rosie Piper carrying baby Florence in a cradleboard
supported by a tumpline. [FOR 20]
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BISHOP PAIUTE TRIBAL NEWSLETTER
October 2015
BISHOP PAIUTE TRIBAL NEWSLETTER
October 2015
(continued front page)
4.
Tribal Court - U.S. Department of Justice Coordinated Tribal Assistance Solicitation Fiscal Year 2015 Purpose Area #6 Social
Services Director to Coordinate Services for Victims of Child Abuse Grant for the Bishop Paiute Tribal Court
The Tribe had identified Child Abuse/Endangerment/Neglect as a crime and public safety problem that will be addressed through the
proposed project for Purpose Area 6: the coordination of children’s services for the Tribe.
Victims of child abuse are referred to the County with ICWA support services, but after-incident counseling services will provide the
services to help the child overcome the trauma—and for the family—to break the cycle of violence and get to the root of the abuse,
which are offered outside the Tribe and are not always coordinated in time (or to completion/result) to meet the child’s needs. The
Tribe wishes to formalize coordination of services for child victims.
Total Grant Award: $538,995.00
5.
Relief After Violence Encounters (RAVE) Department - Expansion of Relief After Violent Encounters (RAVE) Department
Purpose Area #7 Comprehensive Tribal Victim Assistance Program Grant.
Funding under Purpose Area #7 would enable RAVE to expand its services to victims of crimes such as Assault and Battery, Kidnapping, Theft, etc. Obtaining this grant would allow RAVE to provide culturally sensitive comprehensive victim services to the Bishop
Paiute Community. Funding would allow staffing, Coordination/Outreach/Awareness education, needs assessment, comprehensive
victim assistance, travel, equipment and supplies, and training for the implementation of comprehensive victims’ services. Total
Grant Award: $450,000.00
Thanks goes out to Ms. Linda Akyuz, Former Grants Writer/Planner Bishop Paiute Tribe; Tribal Court Department; Tribal Police Department;
RAVE Department; Tribal Administration; and all others involved in providing letters of support and general assistance in preparing and submitting these grants.
These grants are very competitive grants to Tribes across the nation as reflected in the amount of grant applications which were submitted; the
Bishop Paiute Tribe rated number two (2) in the State of California for the total amount of grant allocations to Tribes in California.
TOTAL GRANT AWARDS: $2,516,765.00
The purpose of these grants is to provide Public Health / Safety and Social Services to the Bishop Paiute Tribal Community from the following
departments, included is a brief description of each department:
Relief After Violence Encounters (RAVE) Department
RAVE provides free and confidential services to survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking. Under the supervision of
the program director, RAVE staff maintains a 24-hour crisis intervention service for victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual
assault, sex/human trafficking, and stalking.
Tribal Police Department
It Takes a Community to Make a Community Safe
Bishop Paiute Tribe’s Police Department relies on a concept of Community Policing to help ensure the safety of tribal members, as defined:
“A philosophy that promotes organizational strategies, which support the systematic use of partnerships and problem-solving techniques, to
proactively address the immediate conditions that give rise to public safety issues such as crime, social disorder, and fear of crime”.
Combined with the efforts of the Bishop Paiute Tribal Community, Bishop Paiute Tribal Council, Bishop Paiute Tribal Police Department and
Law Enforcement Agencies, we CAN make this a SAFER community for ALL who live here and all who pass through our lands.
Bishop Paiute Tribal Court
ASSURE JUSTICE TO ALL PARTIES WHO COME BEFORE THIS COURT
Who Do We Serve?
· All persons who reside on the Bishop Indian Reservation
· All organizations that conduct business on the Bishop Indian Reservation jurisdiction
· Civil jurisdiction over all persons found within the Bishop Paiute Reservation and over all persons or entities who commit a tortuous act or
transact business within the territorial jurisdiction of the court
Civil Cases
· Land Disputes (No Land Assignments)
· Property Disputes
· Rental Disputes / Evictions
· Temporary Restraining Orders
· Dog Control
· Nuisance
· Required School Attendance (Truancy)
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The Bishop Paiute Tribe Food Sovereignty Program
Welcomes Sky Vasquez!
Sky Vasquez is an enrolled member of the Bishop Paiute Tribe. Her expertise in business meeting planning, stage management/production, project coordination and management, and social media marketing make her a valuable asset as the Community
Market Manager App. & as the Project Coordinator for the Government Contracting Division of Sister Sky, Inc.
Prior to working with Sister Sky Inc., she was the principal owner and president of LSV Consulting, a business event management company. With extensive knowledge in designing and
organizing meetings and events, she also manages the internal processes involved with
these events including: budget development and implementation, creating/managing production schedules/timelines, accounting, contract negotiation, and managing subcontractors and
event staff.
In addition to her work, Sky runs a blog and social media campaign focusing on the positive side of Indian Country called
‘Brightside of Rez’. Sky earned her Bachelor of Arts degree from California State University, Chico, in Art with an option in
Design. She is happy to be learning and contributing to a native grassroots program such as the Bishop Paiute
Food Sovereignty Program.
The Food Sovereignty Program is currently funded through partnerships with :
First Nations Development Institute (Seeds of Native Health), The Metabolic Studio and
Toiyabe Indian Health Project, Inc.
Food Sovereignty Program Update
Hope Rattle Gourd: Flatbulbed gourds variety used in
ceremonial dances by the Hopi.
Lambs Ears Uses: Used as a
wound dressing. Soft and
have antibacterial properties.
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NEWS FROM THE FARM
Following the Tuba Nuga, Pinenut dance, the Nüümü Yadoha Program and Food Sovereignty Program will be hosting an Ikibei
making workshop on Friday October 9th. Please call Sky Vasquez to reserve a spot 760.784.4012 or sign up in person at the EMOB office. Class size is limited.
Gratitude and thanks to all of the 2015 Community Market vendors! This weekly event would not have been possible without
you! As the 2015 Community Market season has come to an end, we will host a feedback session to discuss our successes and improvements for next year. Community input is essential to creating an even better Market next year. Please join us at 5:00pm on
Wednesday October 7.
Hats off to Orange First Lutheran for helping prepare the Farm growing beds for the winter!
Other upcoming Fall workshops to include:
Plants of the Eastern Sierra: A day class to talk about plants and engage with their uses
Earthen Building: Help build a clay, sand and straw (Cob) Pizza Oven!
As spaces are limited, contact Sky Vasquez ASAP to reserve your space in these
FREE workshops! 760.784.4012.
Registration also available in person at EMO-B Office.
For weekly Farm updates please check out and LIKE our new Facebook page!
www.facebook.com/bishoppaiutefoodsovereigntyprogram
Visit our Farm stand at the Community Market and expand your home garden! Heirloom tomato starts, bok choy greens, straw flowers,
calendula flowers, jalepeno peppers, and ground cherries will be available for purchase.
For weekly Farm updates please check out and LIKE our new Facebook page!
www.facebook.com/bishoppaiutefoodsovereigntyprogram
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BISHOP PAIUTE TRIBAL NEWSLETTER
October 2015
October 2015
BISHOP PAIUTE TRIBAL NEWSLETTER
Environmental Natural Resources
From top left to bottom : Wade Williams, Heather Stone, Alex Barlow
Raymond Sandoval, Tomi Andrade, Thomas Gustie, Raissa Levine,
Elena Stone
Going over work plan for surveying trees
BIA Natural Resource Crew Young Adult Internship
Hiking in the Redwood National Park
Measuring Diameter of trees by
using calibrated body lengths
The Bishop Paiute Tribe along with
Bureau of Indian Affairs, U.S Forest
Service, and Bureau of Land Management recently collaborated on a new
program. Five young adults interested
in the field of Forestry with little to no
prior experience were selected. The
program introduced them to careers
available with land and resource management agencies while giving them
practical experience working alongside
resource management and conservation
experts. It also gave them an understanding of the education and experience required for these jobs. The program provided hands-on experience in
forestry and vegetation management,
GIS and GPS technology, fire ecology,
archeology, ecology, botany, biology,
and soil science. Topics of discussion included climate change, the
role of fire in the ecosystem, vegetation and wildlife management,
rare and special species plants,
invasive plant management, and
ecological restoration and watershed health. The interns used a
variety of tools, got dirty, and
worked hard, while learning techniques relating to these fields. A
variety of experts shared stories of
how they became involved in their
fields and gave the
interns insight into
career path options
in forestry.
Removing European Beach Grass with
the Redwood National Park Crew
North Coast /Humboldt State University Trip
Glen Berry Trail Redwood
Park Hike
The program finished with a week-long trip which was a very
beneficial experience for everyone. The crew spent nights
camping within Northern California forests, experiencing
northern tribes traditional ways of acknowledgment of the
gifts Mother Nature provides them, which was another way of
Assisting the Redwood National Park Department at the beach
showing the interns how tribal people are natural stewards of
the land. The interns got to experience the Hoopa Tribe’s
White Deerskin Dance and Boat Dance Ceremony and within that visit there was an opportunity to meet and visit
with the Hoopa Tribal Civilian Community Corps. This is a residential national
service program that collaborates with agencies all over the United States to
help with natural disasters. The interns also met with staff at Humboldt State
University to introduce them to the Natural Resource programs and all the Native American Programs. The crew also received a private tour to visit departments and get a hands on look at some of the material and wildlife that the programs work with. This was a way to expose the interns to what is possible if
they should take the path of natural resources.
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Have you heard about the Healthy People Radio Show and the Healthy People Newsletter?
The Community Wellness Program at Toiyabe Indian Health Project has created two new communication platforms to reach our
community members and spark conversations about healthy eating, active living and commercial tobacco free environments.
The Ohodugwa’ nüümü (Healthy People) Radio Show can now be heard on
KOGI 97.7 Big Pine Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday at noon
& on Sierra Wave 92.5 Saturday and Sunday at 7:30 a.m.
Tune in to hear about local health events, interviews with community members working to create healthier
communities for all of us and more!!
You can listen to archived shows by visiting our website at http://www.toiyabe.us/preventivemedicine/
community-wellness-program/
The Ohodugwa’ nüümü (Healthy People) E-Newsletter is another great way to stay up-to-date on the
atest in local, regional, and national health events and information! If you are interested in receiving this monthly
newsletter via email, contact the Toiyabe Community Wellness Program at
[email protected].
You can also visit our website at http://www.toiyabe.us/preventivemedicine/community-wellness-program/ to read past issues and
find out what’s going on to improve the health of your community!!
Contact Toiyabe Community Wellness Program at 760-873-8851 for more information on our
programs and communication efforts!
Toiyabe Indian Health Project, Inc.
BID NOTICE – BEADWORK REQUEST
From: Toiyabe Administration
Date: 09/16/2015
Re:
Beadwork Services needed for upcoming Banquet Awards
Toiyabe is currently seeking local persons to provide beaded nameplates and/or key chains for our
Annual Employee Recognition and Awards Banquet to be held on November 20, 2015.
This year we are in need of multiple beaded nameplates and beaded key chains to provide as recognition gifts for the employees who have provided 5
Years and 10 Years of service with Toiyabe. Please note the following specifications for the beadwork:
1) Nameplates must be a minimum of 10” - 12” long and must be provided on a desk stand.
2)Specific requests (if any) made by the recipient employee for colors, font, and/or design will be provided when awarded; all requests are to be taken
into consideration when beading the nameplate and/or key chain. If for some reason the requests cannot be accommodated, they must immediately
notify The Administration Department to discuss.
3)Key chains must be a cylindrical style with minimum dimensions of 3” long x 1” in diameter, including fringe and cones.
If interested in providing all/any of these items please provide your written bid to:
Toiyabe Administration, 52 Tu Su Lane in Bishop, CA 93514
or send an email notice to: [email protected]
The bid must include your name and contact information, what you are interested in beading and the cost of each item you request to provide along
with photographs of previous beaded nameplates and key chains that you have done. All supplies, including the items needed for the nameplates and
key chains are the responsibility of the bidder. Bids will be awarded based upon cost of items, quality of work, and timeliness; multiple bidders may be
awarded.
Deadline for Bids - Bids must be received no later than 12 noon on Friday, October 9, 2015. Awarded bidders will receive notification of
award(s) no later than Friday, October 16, 2015 with specific information for the nameplates and/or key chains. All beadwork must be completed and provided to Toiyabe Administration no later than 12noon on Monday, November 16, 2015; payment will be provided upon delivery.
For more information, please contact Toiyabe Administration at 760-873-8464 and speak with Susan Lovelace.
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BISHOP PAIUTE TRIBAL NEWSLETTER
October 2015
October 2015
BISHOP PAIUTE TRIBAL NEWSLETTER
Wednesday October 7th @
the Cultural Center
Meet at 7am and enjoy some light breakfast stations sponsored by Toiyabe Indian Health Project!!
We will be walking the COSA path to school at
7:30am sharp to ensure students have plenty of
time to make it to school
Parents are encouraged to participate
For More information please contact Serena Johnson
at Toiyabe Indian Health Project @ 760-873-8851
Flint Builders is the Design-Build General Contractor for the new Toiyabe Indian Health Clinic to be constructed on the
Bishop Paiute Reservation. This project will break ground mid-October and is located across from the Bishop Paiute
Development Corporation office at 270 See Vee Lane. Flint Builders is in the process of selecting their sub-contractors
for this project. After the sub-contractors are selected then they will be looking to hire Native Americans for various
positions.
Sub-Contractors will be seeking the following skills:
Carpenters
Landscaping
Cement Finisher
Roofing (Single Ply)
Laborers
Stucco
Drywall
Electrical
Tile (Walls & Floor)
Flooring (Carpet & Vinyl)
Plumbing
Painting
If you have any of these skills and you are looking for work then come fill out a TERO application at 270 See Vee Lane,
Bishop, Ca.
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FROM THE AIR PROGRAM
DUE TO HIGH STATEWIDE FIRE RISK
THE STATEWIDE SUSPENSION ON BURN PERMITS CONTINUES!
Permits may be reinstated after the first heavy rains in the fall.
More info here: http://www.readyforwildfire.org/debrisburning
This Month’s Air Quality Reviewed…
Data collected by EMO shows high concentrations of particulate matter and poor air quality during the Rough Fire and other wildfires . Since July 31st the Rough Fire has been burning South and West of Bishop. Closures occurred in Sierra National Forest,
Sequoia National Forest, and Sequoia/Kings Canyon National Parks. As of September 17th, the fire had expanded to cover more
than 141,000 acres. The fire remained at under 30% containment for weeks, however, efforts to increase containment and weather
changes during the second week of September brought containment to 67% by the 17th.
The fire impacted visibility on the Bishop Paiute Reservation. Shown below are 2 “during and after” photos captured by the Tribal
Air Program’s webcam.
AUGUST 29TH, 1:00 PM PST
SEPTEMBER 17, 9:00 AM PST
FROM THE AIR PROGRAM
AND THE TRIBAL POLICE
DEPARTMENT
The August 29th picture represents some of the worst visibility and the highest concentration of particulate matter.PM-10, particulate matter less than 10 microns in diameter reached 430 micrograms/cubic meter and PM-2.5 a better measure of smoke, reach
251 micrograms/cubic meter, the highest level EMO has recorded. This level of air quality is considered to be unhealthy, but not
hazardous, by the EPA Air Quality Index. In contrast, the level measured of PM-10 during the second photo was roughly 12 micrograms/cubic meter.
Smoke can have a larger impact on visibility than air quality because some particles disperse light whereas others absorb light.
The net effect is reduced visibility. The highest concentrations of smoke were not sustained over days; rather they spanned a few
hours, recurring during August 28th and 29th, so the health risk was probably low.
Current information is displayed at http://www.bishoptribeemo.com/index_air.htm
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BISHOP PAIUTE TRIBAL NEWSLETTER
October 2015
SPOOKTACULAR
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Paiute
Word
RAVEN
Kadatsabi
Stretch and
Tone Classes
Tuesday 10am
Thursday
10am
At the Elders
Bldg.
SUN
12
Pork Chops
Sweet Potatoes
Green Salad
Bran Muffin /
Milk
26
Lemon Chicken
Herb Noodles
Mixed Squash
Melon
Milk
19
Chili Beans
Cornbread
Coleslaw
Fresh Fruit Cup/
Milk
Beef Stew
Biscuits
Fresh Fruit
Milk
6
5
7
Tuna Casserole
Peas and Carrots
Cucumber Salad
Apple Cobbler
Milk
14
Shepherd’s Pie
Mixed Vegetables
Fruited Coleslaw
Tapioca Pudding
Milk
WED
Mac and Cheese
Peas and Carrots
Citrus Salad
Fresh Fruit / Milk
27
8
1
Home Style
Beans
Flat Bread
Carrot Salad
Fresh Fruit /
Milk
22
Grilled Cheese
Vegetable Soup
Crackers
Banana/Milk
15
Beef Stroganof
Egg Noodles
Green Beans
Fruited Jello
Milk
Meat Loaf
Steamed Rice
Baked Squash
Fresh Fruit
Milk
THU
9
2
Spaghetti w/
Club Sandwich
Coleslaw
Bread/Raisin Pudding
Banana
Milk
23
Roast Beef
Mashed Potatoes
Peas / Gravy
Spring Mix Salad
Fruit / Milk
16
Steak Sandwich on
French Roll
Potato Salad
Beet Salad
Fruit / Milk
Ham
Potato Augratin
Carrots
Garden Salad
Fruit / Milk
FRI
29 Bloody Eyeballs
Vegetable Pizza Pork Pulled San
Macaroni
Salad
Pork
Pulled
Spinach Salad
Dracula Salad
Baked
Melon
SanBeans
2
Finger Bread
Fruit/ Milk
Milk
Birthday Cake/Milk
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21
Pork Roast
Lasagna
Steamed Rice
Italian Vegetables
Corn on the Cob
Garlic Bread
Wheat Bread
Garden Salad
Fruit / Milk
Fruited Jello /
Milk
Sweet/Sour Pork
Brown Rice
Broccoli Florets
Fruit / Milk
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Honey Dijon
Chicken
Baked Potatoes
Broccoli Florets
Melon / Milk
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HA,HA,HA
FIRE
FIRE DRILLS
DRILLS
DDON
FORGET
ON’’TT FORGET
TUE
MENU SUBJECT
TO CHANGE
WITH MATT
LARSEN OUR
RDN,CDE
APPROVAL
MON
October 30, 2015
Don’t forget to
dress up for our
Costume Contest
Terry Bouch
Marlene Clarke
Thomas Crowl Sr.
Ruth Cypher
Judith Fields
Kenneth Fimbres
Ernestine Garcia
Winnona Garrison
George Gaspar
Lisa Gonzales
Clayton Howard
Charlene keller
Lou Ann Lovelace
Robert Mallory
Dolly Manuelito
Lisa F. Manuelito
Dale McKellips
Geraldene Peterson
Jo Ann Poncho
Wallace Rambeau
Charlene Redner
Lynette Ramero
Mike Williams
BIRTHDAY’S
SAT
BISHOP TRIBAL ELDERS TITLE VI OCTOBER MENU
BISHOP PAIUTE TRIBAL NEWSLETTER
October 2015
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Public Service & Meeting Information
Bishop Paiute Tribe Postings…
BOARDS & COMMITTEES
Tribal Historic Preservation Committee (THPO): One (1)
member needed Meets once a month every Third Thursday.
Women’s Advisory Committee (RAVE): One (1) Member
needed , Meets once a month third Wednesday.
Court Committee :One (2) Member needed Meets once a
month third Tuesday.
Parent Advisory Committee (PAC): One (1) member needed
Meets once a month every first Tuesday and as needed
(MUST HAVE A CHILD ATTENDING BUESD)
VACANCIES
à
à
à
MUST BE A TRIBAL MEMBER
MUST BE INTERESTED INSERVING
THE TRIBAL COMMUNITY
SUBMIT A LETTER OF INTEREST TO
THE TRIBAL OFFICE
Thank you to all who filled out the Community Household Survey that was mailed out at
the beginning of September. If you have turned in your survey and haven't called to see if
your raffle ticket was selected for one the prizes, please call the Tribal Office @
760-873-3584, your ticket may have been selected. If your ticket was selected make sure to
bring in your receipt to collect your prize.
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BISHOP PAIUTE TRIBAL NEWSLETTER
October 2015
October 2015
SUN
MON
TUE
WED
NOVEMBER 2015 UPCOMING EVENTS…
November 11th…. Veterans Day– Holiday
Tribal Office Closed
November 26th & 27th …..Thanksgiving- Holiday
Tribal Office Closed
DECEMBER 2015 UPCOMING EVENTS…
December 24th & 25th …..Christmas Eve & Day Holiday
Tribal Office Closed
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Constitution Committee
@5:30pm
Cultural Center
THU
FRI
SAT
1
2
3
Toiyabe Indian Health Board
Meeting @ 3:00pm
Bishop, CA,
7
8
BIEC– Walk to
School Day
Meet @ Cultural
Center @ 7am.
Regular Tribal Council
Meeting @ 5:30pm
-Tribal Chambers-
TEPA Committee
Meeting @ 3:30 pm
EMO B Conference Rm
9
10
EMO– Ikibei Making
Workshop
EMO B
Big Pine Tribe Fandango
Oct. 9-11, 2015
Nuumu Yadoha
Language Classes
@5:30pm -6:30pm
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12
13
Enrollment Committee Meeting
@ 5:00 pm
-Tribal ChambersGaming Commission
Meeting @ 5:30 pm
-PPC Conference Rm.BPDC Board
Meeting @ 6pm
BPDC Conference Rm
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Elders Advisory
Committee @3:30pm
-Elders BuildingNuumu Yadoha
Language Classes
@5:30pm -6:30pm
Cultural Advisory
Committee Mtg. @ 6pm
-Cultural Center-
16
17
Docent Training@ Cultural Center
6pm-9pm
Docent Training@ Cultural Center
9am-4pm
23
24
30
31
Regular Tribal Council
Meeting @ 5:30pm
-Tribal Chambers-
TERO- Beginners Carpentry Training@ 8am-5pm Public Works ( 630 Brockman Lane)
Cultural Center Buying Days-6:00pm-8:00pm
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Tribal Court Advisory
Committee @ 9 am
-Tribal Chambers-
TRIBAL COURT @ 11am
-Tribal ChambersOVBT Meeting @ 3pm
Lone Pine , Calif.
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Nuumu Yadoha
Language Classes
@5:30pm -6:30pm
22
THPO Committee
Meeting @ 5:30 pm
-EMO-B
Conference Rm.-
Land Assignment
Meeting @ 6 pm
-Tribal Chambers-
Constitution Committee
@5:30pm
Cultural Center
Enrollment Committee
Meeting @ 5:30 pm
-Tribal Chambers-
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26
27
Commodity
Distribution 7am-Noon
Gaming Commission
Meeting @ 5:30 pm
–PPC Conference Rm.
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Nuumu Yadoha
Language Classes
@5:30pm -6:30pm
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Annual Halloween
Carnival
@ 4:00 pm-8: 00pm
Barlow Lane Gym
Cultural Advisory
Committee Mtg. @ 6 pm
-Cultural CenterTERO- Rough Framing & Shingle Roofing Training
@ Public Works (630 Brockman Lane)
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