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Vol. 8- Issue 4

October 2018

Tribal Department Contact Information

Tribal Administration P.O. Box 700

825 S. Main St. Big Pine, Ca 93513

Office No. 760-938-2003 Fax No. 760-938-2942

Jill Paydon Tribal Administrator

[email protected]

Tribal Historic Preservation [email protected]

Utility Department

[email protected]

Environmental Department [email protected]

CDD Housing Department

[email protected]

Education Center [email protected]

Office No. 760-938-2530 Fax No. 760-938-3125

BP Paiute Development

Corporation Office No. 760-938-2800

Fax No. 760-938-2942

KOGI 97.7 FM [email protected]

Manahu From Genevieve “Gina” Jones, Tribal Chairperson

We are still seeking interested individuals to serve on the Big Pine Paiute Development Corporation (BPPDC). A reminder for all interested parties to submit a written Declaration of Intent. These positons will remain open until filled!

In this issue…

2018 WEX Program…………………..Page 2 Nawanaka-ti Market ………………….Page 4 Environmental Updates…………………...Page 6 Recycling & Green House Workshop……....Page 9 CDD News………………..1 Administration Information…………..….Page 11 THPO News……………...Page 13 Calendar of Events…...Page 14

Article V: Directors and Officers, Section 2. Qualifications of Directors. Board members must be age twenty-one (21) or older, and must be residents of Inyo County. Individuals shall possess applicable experience, education, and community service in one or more of the areas of business administration, financial accounting, and project development or management as it relates to the purpose of the BPPDC. Resumes and acceptable documentation of experience, education and/or service must also be provided supporting the individual’s qualifications.

Tribal Chairwoman, Genevieve Jones and Tribal Administrator, Jill Paydon attended the California Tribal Nations Flag Ceremony in Sacramento, CA at the 51st Annual Native American Day Celebration.

Native American Day began in California in 1939, when Governor Culbert Olson dedicated October 1st as “Indian Day.”

In 1968, California Tribal Leaders and Governor Ronald Reagan declared the fourth Friday of September as “California Indian Day.”

The “Native American Day” celebration on September 25, 2015, is an official State holiday, pursuant to Assembly Bill 1953 (Baca) and signed into law by Governor Pete Wilson on September 21, 1998. Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr., in 2011 wrote a Governor’s Proclamation highlighting this momentous and important day.

The Native American Day Celebration has become a time honored tradition in the Native American community.

Vandalized Vans & Gasoline Theft Someone vandalized two of the Education Center vans and damaged the gas lines to steal gas. The vans are used to transport the children, and the staff for field trips, rides home, and much more. Please report any suspicious activity to The Big Pine Tribal Office at (760) 938-2003, or the local Sheriffs Department at (760) 873-7887

Big Pine Paiute Tribal Newsletter October 2018

New WEX positions available!

On behalf of all the 2018 Summer WEX participants, I’d like to thank all the local businesses, organizations and community members that provided an opportunity to our youth. The Community Outreach Department Summer Work Experience had a total of 27 participants who were provided with job placements within the Big Pine Tribe and surrounding community. Participants also attended a week-long training which developed their skills in Customer Service, Communication, Time Management and more. These are life-long skills which the youth will be able to utilize throughout their lives. The program also held weekly meetings which had discussion on work placements and tips on how to carry themselves better and help make our community and tribal government more effective through awareness and education. I am truly grateful to our participants this year and their diligence in attending trainings and communicating properly. A few of the workers were offered full-time positions when the program concluded Friday Aug. 3, 2018. Some will be accepting their offers, others plan to focus on school and sports. The Elder Work Crew did a great job working Tribal Elder houses, cleaning, or performing tasks which elders cannot complete alone. Many elders have come forth and thanked the program for the work and efforts of this Elder Work Crew. This year we also had a Community Outreach Maintenance Crew that worked hard around community areas to make a better organized and clean community. Following is a list of the Worksites and participants within the program this year; Elder Work Crew: Jerome Webber, Robert McDowell III, Arthur Richards, Alex Spratt Tribal Office: Raymond Hunter (Fiscal), Araya Bencoma (Housing), Rainah Dewey (Administrative Dept.) Numa Davis (Env. Dept.) Education Center: Ciera Peterson, Jessamine Turner, Anicia Fimbres, Christopher Turner Early Headstart: Lauren Loy, Anona Davis Little Pines Daycare: Hateya Barr Copper Top BBQ: Tanya Big Pond, Aurora Toledo High Country Market and Hotel: Audie Begay, Korina Toledo Country Kitchen: Raven Duckey, Brooke Spratt Carroll’s Market: Ezra Spoonhunter Wellness Center: Elizabeth Richards Equestrian Program: Malaysia Bencoma Community Outreach Maintenance: Dillon Albino, Jarrid Cortez


USEPA Regional Administrator Visits Big Pine

By Alan Bacock, Water Program Coordinator and RTOC Co Chair

On July 10th, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Regional Administrator, Mike Stoker, met in Big Pine with members of the Big Pine Tribal Council, Tribal Environmental Advisory Board and Tribal staff. As the Region 9 Administrator, Mr. Stoker is responsible for EPA operations affecting the 148 Federally Recognized Tribes in the Region. Region 9 encompasses California, Arizona, Nevada, Hawaii, and the Pacific Islands. Mr. Stoker started his role on May 21st and his first visit to Indian Country was to the Owens Valley. During the visit, Mr. Stoker shared that one of this top three priorities was to strengthen the relationship of the USEPA with Tribes. Big Pine Tribal representatives shared four issues of concern during his visit. The issues of concern included the impacts locally due to water gathering activities of Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, the importance of

engaging in meaningful Tribal Consultation, the need for maintained EPA funding for Tribes at adequate amounts, and strong desire to fix the General Assistance Program which is utilized as foundational funding for the Tribe’s Environmental Office. As a result of the meeting, Mr. Stoker shared that he would be contacting the City of Los Angeles to help the Tribe in the further development of strengthening relationships. He also shared that the following week he would be in Washington DC and would provide a memo to Senior Leadership at USEPA to fix the General Assistance Program. Furthermore, he shared that he would hand deliver an email provided by the Tribe regarding the need to do a better job with Tribal Consultation.

The mission of EPA is to protect human health and the environment. The Tribe desires that EPA continue to

hold that mission and act accordingly. As the Tribe continues to work with Regional Administrator Mike

Stoker, we will continue to share the importance of protecting human health and the environment for our

Tribal community.

Alan Bacock (left), EPA Regional Administrator Mike Stoker (center) and

Checking out the Garden Area

The David Mac Show is Killing It on KOGI-LP

KOGI-LP is pleased to welcome David Mac to the airwaves as its newest (and only) live DJ. David has previous experience as a DJ in Hawaii and desires to provide positive sounds and inspirational conversations to help the KOGI-LP listeners feel good. The overall theme of the David Mac Show is to remind listeners to pay attention to their intentions. The music is an

eclectic mix crossing many different genres geared to encourage the spirit. You can hear the David Mac Show during weekdays from 2-4PM. When David is not on the airwaves he enjoys being a camp host and sharing life with his trusty, black Labrador sidekick Caleb. KOGI-LP has also partnered with Native Voice One to bring in Native programming from short news reports to issues of concern to music. Please let us know how we can support your desires on our Tribal radio station by contacting us at [email protected]. Remember to set that dial to 97.7FM!


NAWANAKI-TI

MARKET REPORT September 21st 2018 marked the official closing of the Nawanaki-Ti Market’s 6th year of operation! Throughout the Nawanaki-Ti Market season, attendance and participation at the market from both vendors and the public has been excellent and in greater numbers than previous years. On average, we had about 8 vendors setting up weekly offering fresh produce, arts, crafts, prepared foods, artisan goods, and baked treats. There were also several new vendors this season which offered other types of products such as homemade ice cream, pueblo bread and handmade baskets.

The market held a total of 11 workshops throughout the season which were: tule duck decoy making; art & lettering; composting & soil health; bicycle repair; recorder flute making; arrowhead making; arrow making; cordage making; green building; and two self-defense workshops.

We would like to express our utmost appreciation to Nawanaki-Ti Market Coordinator, Daniel A. Pierce who has done an outstanding job advertising, planning weekly workshops and facilitating a festive atmosphere for the market.

The market in particular has become something that the Big Pine Tribal community and the community of Big Pine both see as a safe environment to frequent on Friday evenings to socialize and source local nutritious food. There is a strong sense forming in the community that this is an event which belongs to the community itself and represents the Big Pine Tribe, the beginning & end of summer and the gathering of people.

The market has grown consistently year by year since its very humble beginning in 2013. From two guys in a dirt lot with an ez-up canopy to a fully developed market square with ample amenities and a coordinated evening of ambiance and activities, we have certainly come a long way.

The Nawanaki-Ti Market Staff would like to send out our sincerest gratitude to all of the customers, vendors and everyone who has supported our vision and helped make this market what it is. We look forward to many more to come!

If you have any questions or comments regarding the market you can contact the Community Garden Specialist, Joseph Miller at (760) 938-2003 ext. 236

(Contributed by Joseph Miller, Community Garden Specialist)

THE NAWANAKI-TI MARKET IS PROUDLY OPERATED BY THE BIG PINE PAIUTE TRIBE SUSTAINABLE

FOOD PROGRAM


STOP YOUR

ENGINES

FOLLOW THESE STEPS TO

SAVE MONEY

AND THE EARTH

1) KEEPS THE AIR SAFE FOR KIDS! Idling cars spew out pollution linked to asthma, cancer, heart disease, and chronic bronchitis.

2) PREVENT GLOBAL WARMING! Every 10 minutes your engine is off, you’ll prevent one pound of carbon dioxide from being released.

3) SAVE MONEY & FUEL! You can save up to $650 each year by turning your car off instead of idling. And it doesn’t take more fuel to restart your car.

4) PREVENT ENGINE WEAR & TEAR! Idling doubles the wear and tear on your engine by forcing it to run long periods at low (or no) speed.

5) TURN OFF YOUR CAR IF WAITING MORE THAN 10 SECONDS! Idling for even 10 seconds wastes more fuel and creates more pollution than simply restarting your car.

Idle Time on Your Hands?

by Cindy Duriscoe, Air Program Coordinator

Have you ever questioned or wondered about the impacts of letting your car run while you are dropping off your kids at school, waiting curbside to pick up a friend, stopping in for a quick minute to pick something up at an office, or sitting in traffic?? Does this cause significant air pollution? Does your car really use less gas if you let it idle versus starting it up again?

In fact, allowing your engine to idle is bad for the air, people, your car, and the planet! Today's cars use electronic fuel injectors, which rigorously control the amount of gas delivered to the engine when you start the car. In the old days, you stepped on the gas to start a car; now, you step on the brake! During ignition, only a thimbleful is burned as the car starts and virtually no fuel is “wasted” during startup. This is especially true if the engine is already warm. For any car made during the last 30-or-so years, it makes more sense to shut off the engine and restart it, rather than let it run while the car is not moving. Many engine manufacturers recommend no more than 3-5 minutes of idling, but why not consider applying the 10-second rule? If you're going to be stopped for more than 10 seconds, it's best to shut off your engine. (The one exception is when you're stopped in stop-and-go traffic, a situation that rarely applies in the Owens Valley. It's risky and in some states illegal to kill the engine in this situation due to concerns that switched-off cars are more easily rear-ended as absent-minded drivers forget to restart once the gridlock abates.) How much gas is your idling car using? 0.02 L/min is 1.2 L/hour, or 0.32 gal/hour. At $4/gallon, that’s $1.28 spent on not going anywhere!

Finally consider your health and the air being inhaled by all around your idling car: pets, passers-by, children playing. They are inhaling tailpipe particulates while you are talking on the phone or checking the mail in your mailbox. Simply turn off the engine and save so much!

From: http://www.ppnenvironmental.com/5-reasons-stop-idling-car-infographic/

http://www.ppnenvironmental.com/5-reasons-stop-idling-car-infographic/


TRIBE AWARDED CalEPA ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE SMALL GRANT!

Funding from the state of California to assist Tribe in formal consultation with state and local agencies

Although California Assembly Bill 52 is now 3-years old, many state and local agencies are having a tough

time figuring out how to consult appropriately with Tribal governments whose territory would be affected

by an agency proposing to do a project. The law requires Consultation with interested tribes, so tribes may

communicate regarding cultural resources that could be affected by the proposed project. One of this Tribe’s

biggest challenges is to get the decision-makers on projects devised by the Los Angeles Department of Water

and Power (DWP) to meet with Tribal leaders. California says, “Consultation means the meaningful and timely

process of seeking, discussing, and considering carefully the views of others, in a manner that is cognizant of all parties'

cultural values and, where feasible, seeking agreement. Consultation between government agencies and Native

American Tribes shall be conducted in a way that is mutually respectful of each party's sovereignty.” DWP has taken

the position that tribes simply do not understand DWP’s “culture” (the way they are structured and how

they do things). With CalEPA funding, the Tribe shall present DWP (and others) with an explanation of how

the Tribe expects to be treated when it engages in Consultation.

Household Hazardous Waste Collection Events Bishop Sunland Landfill Saturday October 6, 2018

Big Pine Transfer Station Saturday November 3, 2018 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon

Items Accepted

Disposal sites can accept no more than 20-gallons per visit in no larger than 5-gallon containers. Clear out old stuff for safety and peace of mind! Contact the Tribal Environmental Department for more information or assistance.

Paints/Stains Solvents Pesticides

Oil/Oil Filters Anti-Freeze Insecticides

Herbicides Old Diesel/Gas Bleach/Cleaners

Transmission Fluid

Environmental Department THERE’S A JOB OPENING IN THE ENVIRONMENTAL DEPARTMENT

Tribal Solid Waste Technician, Daniel A. Pierce, is leaving his post to pursue his passion for art. We will miss him! This means, the Tribe is seeking applications for:

Solid Waste Technician: $10 - $14/hr Depending on Experience, 32 hrs/wk, w/benefits (prorated). DUTIES INCLUDE: Maintain the Tribe’s recycling program, by collecting, sorting, and appropriately removing recyclables from the Big Pine Indian Reservation; Developing and implementing educational materials promoting solid waste and recycling; Coordinating events with an environmental emphasis, such as Earth Day; assisting other Environmental Department personnel; and other tasks as assigned. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: High school diploma; Physical ability to load and unload a truck bed; Basic computer skills; Demonstrated effective communication skills and strong work ethic, Commitment to environmental protection; Self-motivated. Must possess a valid CA driver’s license and pass a drug/alcohol test. RELATED EXPERIENCE: College coursework in environmental science; Work experience in a similar position; Program or event organization skills. Indian Preference will apply according to the Tribal Employment Rights Ordinance, Title 25, U.S. Code Section 472 and 473.

Big Pine Paiute Tribal Newsletter October 2018 August

How’s it going everybody? I am happy to see that the recycle rates and numbers are up! The sign-ups are up! The stock markets are up! Well, I don’t know about that last one. But: Good Job Everyone. Our recycle program grows each month, and the results show how much we keep out of the landfills. Also, shout out to our WEX Worker Numa Davis! Numa is a hard-working young man with fire and ambition in his heart and soul. With a passion for dancing and a passion for recycling, his future is bright! Good job this summer, Numa!

I know most people don’t do this, but remember when leaving things at the recycle center, please do not randomly throw them places, leaving your mess for someone else to clean. Recently, we had another person randomly dump non-recyclable items. Remember we don’t take furniture. Sorry. Please see our list of accepted items at the Environmental Office or www.bigpinepaiutetribe.org/environmental

Solid Waste

The graph below shows the pounds of recyclables we collected April-June 2018. The graph does not include paper from the Tribal offices or the CRV weights (which include aluminum, plastics, bimetal and glass). Compared with the same time last year, we have recycled more than 487 pounds more this year! If we were to add the CRV and Office paper weight, the total is over 3 tons of paper, plastic, metal and glass we as a program have kept out of the landfill in the first 6 months of 2018! It all adds up! The weight of recycled cardboard is also not included: We do not weigh the cardboard, but we typically fill up the green dumpster next to the recycle center every week with cardboard. We often have to move the rest to the other cardboard bin closer to the Tribal office. This year, we are well on our way to beating last year’s record of 4 tons worth of recyclables! Keep up the good work!! – Daniel A. Pierce, Solid Waste Technician

Almost 1.5 Tons Recycled in 3 Months! (1,492.05 LBS!)

http://www.bigpinepaiutetribe.org/environmental

http://www.bigpinepaiutetribe.org/environmental


Green Building Workshop

Looking at houses from the street, or even living in a house, we don’t often think about what is in the walls or what it took to build them. A group of Tribal members and par-ticipants from out of town were lucky enough to get to consider all these aspects of building at our Green Building Workshop in early September. Not only did we con-sider what goes into creating a structure, we were able to build one ourselves out of nat-ural materials. From Friday evening to Sunday evening, expert presenters from throughout the west

led the workshop participants in everything from building to plastering to in depth conversa-tions about materials, water, fire safety, and more. The participants were free to participate in two simultaneous tracks: hands-on building and educational presentations.

The structure was started with a foundation. Then straw bales were stacked up, supported by threaded rods, and tied together at the corners. We built three walls of straw bales, leaving the front framed wall to be made of wood.

Once the straw bales were in place, a plaster was mixed with local bentonite clay, chopped

straw, and local soil. A bentonite “slip” (clay and water) was applied to the walls first, followed by the thicker mixture with straw. This plaster mixture provides a thermal

mass, while the straw bales serve as insulation.

By Emily Ontiveros, Tribal VISTA — Sustainable Energy Coordinator


Overall, this type of building is known to be very environmentally friendly because of its use of local, natural materials and its ability to regulate

temperature, reducing energy demands. One of the great things about building natural structures like this on the Reservation is that, because of tribal sovereignty, it is not obligatory to follow state building codes which

may constrain certain building practices like this. The straw bale structure is in the garden, so please come check it out! Maybe it will make you think about constructing a natural home of your own!

Introducing the new Tribal VISTA!! Hello Big Pine Tribe! My name is Emily Ontiveros and I am the new Americorps Tribal VISTA in the Environmental Department. I began in late August and am very excited to be here in the Eastern Sierra for at least the next year. This year I will be working on developing and implementing a plan to bring solar power to the Reservation. I am hoping to help the community find the best ways to reduce energy costs, reduce environmental impact, and increase self-sufficiency. A little bit about myself: I am from the small town of Wrightwood in the San Gabriel Mountains of Southern California and have spent every summer living off grid at Echo Lake, near Lake Tahoe. That meant I drove up and down the 395 quite a lot and always hoped to spend more time getting to know the Eastern Sierra. I am very excited to spend the next year hiking and exploring in this beautiful place. I studied Sustainable Design at UC Berkeley, and I hope that my knowledge will be useful in serving the community here. I also have a lot to learn while I am here, and I hope you all will share with me your knowledge of the community and the Owens Valley. Emily is shown above on the right ( in black). She is helping mix straw, dirt, and water to make plaster for the straw shed.

Thank You for Sharing Your

Information

Tribal VISTA Lowell Berry

departed at the end of August

after his year of service. He says

he is extremely grateful to those

who provided photos, old

newspapers, and their own

recollections of the 1982 flood

event. The more information we

are able to obtain the more we

will be able to understand what

happened in 1982 and how we

can prevent a similar event. If

you have any additional

information that could further

our understanding of the event

please feel free to contact Sally

Manning, Tribal Environmental

Director.

1982 Flood Report A Brief Summary of What Happened and Where We Are Now by Lowell Berry, Tribal VISTA

In late September of 1982 Tropical Storm Olivia brought heavy rain to the Sierra Nevada. Due to an expected large surge in Big Pine Creek, LADWP sent workers to fortify the diversion into the Bypass channel located upslope from the Reservation. However, the rushing water escaped the channel roughly 100 yards downstream from the diversion point. Factors that contributed to the breach in the Bypass include: a historically large surge in water, the diversion configuration, and the fact that the Bypass channel was earth-lined.

After breaching the Bypass, the flood waters moved in a roughly northeast path damaging a large portion of the west section of the Reservation and inundating US 395 and Bartell Rd. Image of some of the damage from the 9/28/1982 issue of the Sierra Daily News provided by the Stewart Family.

Since the 1982 flood, the Bypass channel was re-configured, and it has been lined with concrete. These steps should prevent another significant breach. During the high run-off season of 2017, the Bypass worked perfectly. It has not been needed yet this summer, and it is believed it will provide reasonable protection should any large surge come down the creek. The entire 1982 flood report will be included in an Appendix of the Hazard Mitigation Plan.


November 23 & 24, 2018 @Alan Spoonhunter Memorial Gym

1050 S. Richards Street, Big Pine, CA 93513

Open to ALL applicants

Friday: Saturday: 9:00 a.m.—1:00 p.m. 9:00 a.m.—1:00 p.m.

Crafts, food, & local goods October Booth Price: $10

November Booth Price: $15

For more Information please call: Crater Mt Gym @ 760-938-2800

Black Friday & Small Business

Saturday Market

The Wellness Center


Manahu, Hani´ ü-hiimü? Hello, How’s your family?

It has been a very busy year working in the Housing Department. This year Housing received $408,000 for the 2018 IHBG. The Indian Housing Block Grant Program (IHBG) is a formula grant that provides affordable housing activities. Each year, recipients of IHBG must submit an Indian Housing Plan (IHP) that describes affordable housing activities and projects for which funds will be expended in the upcoming pro-gram year. Current projects include Housing Management Services for NA-HASDA units under management; 1937 Act Operations & Maintenance for Low Rent & Mutual Help units; Housing Ser-vices; College Student Housing; Crime Prevention & Safety; Down Payment Assistance Program, and Development for moderate & substantial rehab. This year the Housing Department will sub-mit the 2018 Indian Community Devel-opment Block Grant (ICDBG). Two Public Hearings were held to get public input for the use of developing viable Indian communities, including decent housing; suitable living environment, and economic opportunities, primarily for low and moderate income persons. At the last Public Hearing, held on July 24, 2018, the main concerns were for

solar energy, and rehabilitation for pri-vately owned homes that haven’t re-ceived modernization for 30+ years. The Force Account workers-Jim Sepsey, Dean Spratt & Ben Spratt completed 3 major Low Rent Moderni-zation projects for Ralph Spratt, Karen Levine and Denay Shaw. Dean Spratt completed renovation and repair on the vacant trailer at the “Toni Village.” Through the Handicap-Disability Assis-tance Program two Tribal elders re-ceived ADA Accessibility due to health issues. Last year and this year the Housing Depart. administered the USDA 504 Home Repair Program grants to low-income elderly homeown-ers to remove health and safety haz-ards. The Force Account workers com-pleted 4 last year and will complete 4 more by the end of this year. The Housing Dept. has continued to support and assist the Rez Watch Program & Violet Pierce is the contact person for Housing. Housing will continue to ad-dress tenant delinquency and housing lease compliance. If you have any questions about any of the Housing programs, please call and we can help answer any questions you may have. Thank you, Nancy Madina, Housing Mgr.

2017 BIA-HIP If you are wondering what is happening at 151 Richards Street-- it ’s Elaine Bar-low’s HIP home being constructed by the Bishop Paiute Tribe. Two tribal members, Elaine & Alina Dondero qual-ified for a 2017 BIA-HIP home. Alina’s home is scheduled to begin site prep in October. She was approved for a man-ufactured home. It took a long time, but they continued to update their BIA applications & met the requirements. The program provides grants to the neediest of the needy Indian families. There were no Big Pine Tribal mem-bers who had enough points for funding consideration at the state regional level for the 2019 funding. Funding for the 2020 FY are being accepted at the Housing Department. The deadline to apply will be either November or De-cember 2018. BIA will let us know. Come in and apply for housing or up-date your application. New regulations allow a person to update their applica-tion every two years now, instead of every year. Violet can assist you with the application, give her a call to make

an appointment.

OCTOBER 2018

News from the CDD Housing Department

Regular Scheduled Housing Committee Meetings are

The 3rd Wed. of the month:

Wed. Oct. 10, 2018-5:00 p.m. Wed. Nov. 21, 2018-6:00 p.m. Wed. Dec. 19, 2018-6:00 p.m.

Hello! My name is Talia Eagle. I started working with the CDD Housing Department on Sept. 4, 2018 through the CIMC Program. Housing Staff and Tribal Staff are all nice and it’s a good environment to be in. I plan to save my money up until this program is over and get a car or even a place of my own. I thank CIMC for giving me this opportunity and I am grateful, if you ever need a job try and contact them!


DEADLINE TO SIGN UP: Friday, October 19, 21018 at Noon-12:00 p.m.

JUDGING:

Wednesday

October 24,

2018 AT Dusk

RULES:

Must reside on the Big Pine Reservation. Must be a Tribal Member Household. Decorations must be on Tribal Members Assignment.

MEMBERS OF THE HOUSING COMMITTEE/HOUSING STAFF/TRIBAL COUNCIL CAN NOT PARTICIPATE IN CONTEST


ATTENTION: Cultural Monitors! A reminder for all Cultural Monitors to update your TERO application and submit certifications to

Danelle Gutierrez, THPO @ the Big Pine Tribal Office. Thank you! ~ THPO

Wunuhuumia, hani wa uugwa? Tswawa-idu. July Taadzawano- to gather and cook piaga, koiyodagagaa (gather fresh water clam), collect sugar from cane leaves, look for wuuhia (currants), harvest wai (Indian rice grass), pangwigagaa (go fishing) and check on pinyon groves. August Taadzawano– harvest grass seeds– wai, kuha (blazing star) and patsida (chia), all berries– wiup’pia (buffalo berries, hub9-chia (elderberries) and wuuhia (currants). Bow hunting begins!!! Check the pinyon groves!! Awa-su!

Patsiata, Owens Lake, has the Owens Valley THPO’s of Bishop, Big Pine, Lone Pine and Timbisha Shoshone working together with Great Basin Unified Air Pollution District and TEAM Engi-neering to nominate Patsiata as an Archaeological District. Eth-nographic studies are being conducted and research of the area will be included in the nomination. It is a lot of work and a very good learning experience for everyone. We have conducted stud-ies on plants, wildlife, stories, songs, ceremonies, languages of all Tribes. It’s amazing and the cooperation with Tribes and Agen-cies is amazing and we are making strides. Aho!

LEIS Tribal Writing Team (L-R): Barbara Durham-Timbisha Shoshone; Linda Otero-Ft. Mohave; Christopher Sittler-UofA; Ron Escobar-Chemehuevi; Maurice Churchilll Frank-Duckwater Shoshone; Sean Scruggs-Ft. Independence; Danelle Gutierrez-Big Pine Paiute; Richard Arnold-Pahrump Paiute; Dr. Richard Stoffle-UofA; Kenny Anderson-Las Vegas Paiute and Minty Johnson-UofA. The Consolidated Group of Tribes and Organizations (CGTO) is comprised of 17 Tribes from the Owens Valley, Southern Paiute and Western Shoshone Regions. Tribal Representatives are selected to form the Legislative Environmental Impact Statement (LEIS) Writing Team. University of Arizona (UofA) are the researchers from the Bureau of Applied Research in Anthropology, School of Anthropology, University of Arizona (UofA). This is the first time Tribes have their voice listed in a LEIS document and is for the Nellis Air Force Base land expansion. Field studies, such as this picture above at the Desert Wildlife Refuge outside of Las Vegas, Nevada is conducted. Other areas include Beatty and Indian Springs, Nevada and locations in the mountains. The tradi-tional history of these areas are vital in the study in order to protect cultural resources and sites. Why is Owens Valley Tribes involved? There was an arrowhead point discovered on the Nellis Air Force Base (NAFB) and test-ing was done and sourced from our own Fish Springs area. The Tribes on the other side felt we should be included as part of con-sultation and collaboration for projects. **Please call if you’d like to be included in site visits, 938-2003 ext. #228, mahno.

Tribal Historic Preservation Office News Danelle Bacoch-Gutierrez, THPO

October 2018—Calendar of Events


Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 TERO Commission

Mtg. 6p.m.

Environmental Advisory Board

6 p.m.

2 Recycling

Land Assignment Mtg. 6 p.m.

3 Tribal Council

Mtg 6 p.m.

4 Princess Pageant

@ 6p.m. ASMG

5 Fandango

Starts @ 7 a.m.

→ Social Dancing

6 Fandango

→

7 Fandango

→

8

Rez Watch Mtg. 6 p.m. @Tribal

Chambers

9 Recycling

Cultural Committee

Mtg. 10 a.m.

Enrollment Committee Mtg.

6 p.m.

10 Regular Housing Mtg.

6.p.m

Housing Workshop

Mtg. 6 p.m.

Unity Mtg.

12:15—1:15 p.m.

11

12 13

14 15

16

Recycling

17 Housing Committee

Mtg. 6 p.m.

18

Tribal Council Mtg

6 p.m.

19 20

21

22 23

Recycling

24

Unity Mtg. 12:15 p.m.

Commodity Day

25

Vitals Clinic 3-5 p.m. @

Tribal Chambers

26

27

28 29

30

Recycling

31

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 2

Rez Watch Mtg. 6 p.m.

@Tribal Chambers

3 .

4 5

6

Recycling

7

Tribal

Council Mtg. 6 p.m.

8

9 10

11 12

13

Recycling

14

15

Tribal Council Mtg.

6 p.m.

Fall Gathering

16 17

18

19 20

Recycling

21

22

23

24

25

26

27

Recycling

28 Commodity Day

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Vitals Clinic 3-5 p.m. @

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November 2018—Calendar of Events

Big Pine Paiute Tribe of the Owens Valley P.O. Box 700 ● 825 South Main Street Big Pine, Ca 93513 Phone No. 760-938-2003 ● Fax No. 760-938-2942

Updated & Correct Mailing Addresses Needed...

The Tribe has had an increase in returned mail from the Post Office as undeliverable, including 1099 Misc. Income tax documents, Utility Statements, and community notices sent to Tribal members/households. Please keep the Tribal office apprised of your current/correct mailing address. There is an update form at

INDIAN GAMING REVENUE SHARING TRUST FUND (IGRSTF) DISTRIBUTION DEADLINES

(For College, Trade School, Technical School & Certificate Programs)

To be eligible for the IGRSTF Distribution, all students must be enrolled in at least six (6) credits/units or enrolled in an accredited college, trade/technical school or certificate pro-gram. The following documents will be accepted as proof of enrollment:

Most recent quarter/semester grades, Program pro-

gress reports, and/or official written verification of current

enrollment.

Submitted documents must show the student’s name

& name of college, trade/technical school or certificate program.

Documents must be submitted to the Big Pine Tribal

Office, 825 South Main Street, Big Pine CA by mail, fax, email or in person. Verification of enrollment in a College, Trade/Technical School and/or Certificate Program must be submitted to the Big Pine Tribal Office by the following deadlines.

QUARTERS DEADLINE TO SUBMIT

VERIFICATION DOCU-MENTS

1st Quarter (January, February,

March)

January 31

2nd Quarter April 30

(April, May, June)

3rd Quarter July 31

(July, August, Septem-ber)

4th Quarter October 31

(October, November, December)

**Additionally, please be advised that all Residency Verification forms must be

submitted thirty (30) days prior to the approval of the gaming

revenue list. **

IMPORTANT: Failure to submit all necessary

verification(s) by the above deadlines will affect your

eligibility to receive the IGRSTF

distribution(s).

TERO NEWS! The Big Pine Paiute Tribe TERO Commissioners are looking for Big Pine Tribal Members who are interested in helping with the

commodity distribution each month. This person will help with bagging produce, distributing, and carrying boxes of food to participants vehicles. Each person will be paid a flat $100 for about 4 hours of work. Two people will be selected from the TERO

skills bank each month to work. If you are interested please come in and fill out a TERO application. If you have any questions please contact the

Tribal Office at (760) 938-2003.

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