A Gathering in Smith River: Three Federally Recognized California Tribal Nations Celebrate the Designation of the First U.S. Indigenous Marine Stewardship Area Smith River, CA (December 7, 2023) – The Resighini Tribe of the Yurok People, Tolowa Dee-ni’ Nation and Cher-Ae Heights Indian Community of the Trinidad Rancheria joined together in California to celebrate the designation of the first U.S. Indigenous Marine Stewardship Area – the first ever ocean protection area designated by Tribal governments in the United States.
cies, while implementing Indigenous Traditional Knowledge and Tribal science into The three-hour celebration, held at the Howonquet Hall Community manageCenter in Smith River on Wednesday afternoon, marked two months ment pracsince the historic designation was made in Sacramento on Indigenous Peoples Day. The Yurok-Tolowa-Dee-ni’ Indigenous Marine Steward- tices within the IMSA,” ship Area (IMSA) was designated on September 22, 2023. said Jeri The invite-only event was held in the early afternoon, featuring remarks Lynn from each of the respective tribal leaders, Jeri Lynn Thompson, Chair- Thompson, person of the Tolowa Dee-ni’ Nation, Fawn C. Murphy, Chairperson of Chairperson of the the Resighini Tribe of Yurok People, Garth Sundberg, Chairman and Robert Hemsted, Vice Chair of the Cher-Ae Heights Indian Community Tolowa Dee-ni’ Nation. of the Trinidad Rancheria. The event is the culmination of years of hard “We are here today to celebrate a historic action which brings three work by the Tribes to build marine programs within their Tribal Governments, and to forge stronger relationships with the State. The IMSA Tribes together in the designation of the first U.S. Indigenous Marine Stewardship Area. The Trinidad Rancheria is honored to be a part of protects nearly 700 square miles of culturally significant ocean and this collaborative effort in the stewardship and management of our coastal territories for the neighboring Tribal Nations. ocean and coastal territory,” said Garth Sundberg, Chairman of the In total, more than 60 people, including Tribal and state representatives, Cher-Ae Heights Indian Community of the Trinidad Rancheria. and many community supporters were in attendance to joyfully honor the long-term Tribal stewardship and governance, which will apply Tra- Stretching from just south of Trinidad in Humboldt County up to the California and Oregon border – the Yurok-Tolowa-Dee-ni’ IMSA is ditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK) within an important ancestral territory, as well as potential Tribal and State co-management of critical home to species of high cultural value to the Resighini Tribe of the Yurok People, Tolowa Dee-ni’ Nation and Cher-Ae Heights Indian ecosystems. Community of the Trinidad Rancheria. The designation of the IMSA will help the Tribes protect cultural lifeways and economies while di“We are here today to celebrate the designation of the IMSA but it’s rectly addressing climate impacts, and support the state of California as equally important to acknowledge, and to celebrate, the inter-Tribal it works toward conservation goals by 2030. collaboration and partnership that has made this designation happen. We all share a common culture and way of life that needs protecting and we share the same desire to leave something for future generations Next steps for the Tribes include entering into an MOU that encompasses a statement of shared values and commitment to continue to to be proud of,” said Fawn C. Murphy, Chairperson of the Resighini work together and the development of Tribal Stewardship Plans. Tribe of Yurok People. “Our Tribes have a responsibility to steward, protect, and restore the ocean and coastal resources within our ancestral territories. We seek to establish long-term, consistent engagement with state and federal agen-
Learn more at www.trinidad-rancheria.org, www.resighinirancheria.com and at www.tolowa-nsn.gov.
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LHETLH-XAT-NE All Tribal Council: council@tolowa.com Chairperson, Jeri Lynn Thompson 707-951-3875, jeri.thompson@tolowa.com Vice Chair, Scott D. Sullivan (707) 954-6127, scott.sullivan@tolowa.com Secretary, Debbie Boardman (707) 951-0966, dboardman@tolowa.com Treasurer, Jaytuk Steinruck (707) 954-5971, jaytuk.steinruck@tolowa.com Council Member, Dr. Joseph Giovannetti (707) 218-6569, joseph.giovannetti@tolowa.com Council Member, Amanda O’Connell (707) 954-5271, amanda.oconnell@tolowa.com Council Member, Dorothy Wait (707) 218-7346, dwait@tolowa.com
DAY MIN’-NE’ IMSA Celebration……………………………………………………………………………………………..1
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Year in Review…………………………………………………………………………………………………...2 Table of contents ……………………………………………………………………………………3
Chief Financial Officer, Jose Tercilla
Tribal Council Motions ……………………………………………………………………………...4
(707) 487-9255, ext. 1115, jose.tercilla@tolowa.com
Proposed Constitutional Amendments…………………………………………………………5
CFW Director, Teela James (707) 487-9255, ext. 1139, teela.james@tolowa.com Education Director, Sheryl Steinruck
Housing …………………………………………………………………………………………………..6 Education……………………………………………………………………………………………...7-8
(707) 487-9255, ext. 1173, sheryl.steinruck@tolowa.com
Local Food is Good Medicine……………………………………………………………………...9
Enrollment & Elections, Angel Escobar
Title VI…………………………………………………………………….…………………………….10
707-487-9255, ext. 1181, angel.escobar@tolowa.com
Food Sovereignty…………………………………………………………………………………….11
Executive Director, Troy Ralstin
Juvenile Healing to Wellness Program ……………………………………………………….12
(707) 487-9255, ext. 1220, troy.ralstin@tolowa.com
Howonquet Headstart ……………………………………………………………………………..13
Housing Manager, Jeri Robertson (707) 487-9255, ext. 1605, jeri.robertson@tolowa.com IT Manager, Kevin Sargent
(707) 487-9255, ext. 1204, kevin.sargent@tolowa.com
Community and Family Wellness…………………………………………………………..14-15 Cultural Sharing……………………………………………………………………………………...16
Announcements and Events………………………………………………………………...17-25
Natural Resources Director, Rachel McCain
Birthdays………………………………………………………………………………………………..26
(707) 487-3233, rachel.mccain@tolowa.com
Elder Nutrition Menu & Committee Meetings……………………………………………...27
Planning Director, Tim Hoone
Lucky 7 Casino Ad……………………………………………………………………………………28
(707) 487-9255, ext. 1230, tim.hoone@tolowa.com Records Manager, Staci Barr 707-487-9255, ext.1180, staci.barr@tolowa.com Self-Governance Officer, Darrel Aubrey 707-487-9255, ext.1159, darrel.aubrey@tolowa-nsn.gov Tribal Council Attorney, Karen Pennington 707-487-9255, ext. 1165, karen.pennington@tolowa-nsn.gov
Tribal Court Administrator, Elsie Petrie 707-487-9255, ext. 1162, elsie.petrie@tolowa.com Tribal Employment Rights Officer, Brian Millett (707) 487-9255, ext. 1222, brian.millett@tolowa.com Tribal Heritage Preservation Office, Cynthia Ford (707) 487-9255, ext. 1174, cynthia.ford@tolowa.com
Lha’ Num-nii~-ma~s (January) 2024 All rights reserved. Tolowa Dee-ni’ Nation Tribal Government Newsletter published by the Tolowa Dee-ni’ Nation, 12801 Mouth of Smith River Road, Smith River CA 95567. Phone: 707-487-9255. Website: www.tolowansn.gov. Articles do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the Tribal Council of the Tolowa Dee-ni’ Nation or their Staff. The Tribal Council of the Tolowa Dee-ni’ Nation reserves the right to use their discretion in the information they publish. As per the Tribal Council of the Tolowa Dee-ni’ Nation, no article shall be published or acknowledged in the tribal newsletter that does not promote and protect the best interests of the Tolowa Dee-ni’ Nation. Editor: Emily Reed, Public Relations Manager (707) 487-9225 ext. 1182 public.relations@tolowa.com 3
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LHETLH-XAT-NE MOTIONS Motions September 28, 2023 NVN-NVST-'AA~-TA (NATURAL RESOURCES): M/S/C (Steinruck/O’Connell) 5-0-1 Motion to approve letter of commitment (LOC) for the preliminary project proposal from Cal Poly Humboldt to the Tribal Nature Based Solutions (TNBS) program. 'Ay~: Sullivan, Boardman, Steinruck, Giovannetti, O'Connell; Duu: 0; Xweela: Thompson M/S/C (O’Connell/Steinruck) 5-0-1 Motion to approve Resolution 2023-44 Resolution Supporting Grant Application for Tribal Nature-Based Solutions Program. 'Ay~: Sullivan, Boardman, Steinruck, Giovannetti, O'Connell; Duu: 0; Xweela: Thompson M/S/C (O’Connell/Steinruck) 5-0-1 Motion to approve General Agreement with the parks within the Redwood National and State Parks complex. 'Ay~: Sullivan, Boardman, Steinruck, Giovannetti, O'Connell; Duu: 0; Xweela: Thompson
Adoption of Tolowa Dee-ni' Nation Title 2 Chapter 5- Ordinance Promulgation, Amendment, and Codification. 'Ay~: Sullivan, Boardman, Steinruck, Giovannetti, O'Connell; Duu: 0; Xweela: Thompson TRIBAL EMPLOYMENT RIGHTS OFFICE (TERO): M/S/C (O’Connell/Sullivan) 5-0-1 Motion to approve Resolution 2023-41 Approval of Tolowa Dee-ni' Nation Title 6 Chapter 1 – Tribal Employment Rights Ordinance Amendments. 'Ay~: Sullivan, Boardman, Steinruck, Giovannetti, O'Connell; Duu: 0; Xweela: Thompson
YUU-NVLH-TS'IT-DVN (EDUCATION): M/S/C (O’Connell/Steinruck) 5-0-1 Motion to approve Contract CT-22711131 modification #1 with Northwest Indian Language Institute (NILI) for an extension of time and an additional $15k. 'Ay~: Sullivan, Boardman, Steinruck, Giovannetti, O'Connell; Duu: 0; Xweela: Thompson
M/S/C (Steinruck/Giovannetti) 4-0-1 Motion to approve Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Ecotrust. 'Ay~: Sullivan, Boardman, Steinruck, Giovannetti; Duu: 0; Xwee-la: Thompson (O'Connell stepped out)
XAA-'VTLH-SRII-DVN (COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT & PLANNING): M/S/C (Sullivan/Boardman) 5-0-1 Motion to approve Resolution 2023-39 Approval of 2023 Indian Community Development Block Grant (ICDBG) Application. 'Ay~: Sullivan, Boardman, Steinruck, Giovannetti, O'Connell; Duu: 0; Xweela: Thompson
DEE-NI' K'WEE-CH'VT-T'E'SR-DVN (ENROLLMENT): M/S/C (Boardman/O’Connell) 5-0-1 Motion to approve Resolution 2023-38 Appointment of Election Board for the 2024 year. 'Ay~: Sullivan, Boardman, Steinruck, Giovannetti, O'Connell; Duu: 0; Xweela: Thompson
M/S/C (Sullivan/Giovannetti) 4-0-1 Motion to approve Contract CT-23311273 with C&S Design & Engineering, Inc. in the amount not to exceed $9,036.25. 'Ay~: Sullivan, Boardman, Giovannetti, O'Connell; Duu: 0; Xwee-la: Thompson (Steinruck stepped out)
TR'VM-DAN' DEE-NI'-DVN (TRIBAL HERITAGE PRESERVATION OFFICE): M/S/C (Sullivan/Giovannetti) 5-0-1 Motion to approve with suggested additions to the request of Tribal Collection loan request of #29 items. 'Ay~: Sullivan, Boardman, Steinruck, Giovannetti, O'Connell; Duu: 0; Xweela: Thompson
M/S/C (Boardman/Steinruck) 5-0-1 Motion to approve a letter of Support (LOS) Last Mile & Middle Mile Fiber Internet Grant Application to California Public Utility Commission (CPUC). 'Ay~: Sullivan, Boardman, Steinruck, Giovannetti, O'Connell; Duu: 0; Xweela: Thompson
M/S/C (Boardman/Steinruck) 5-0-1 Motion to approve submit a request to engage in consultation with California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) regarding proposed Vegetation and Classification Mapping Program (VegCAMP) Project. 'Ay~: Sullivan, Boardman, Steinruck, Giovannetti, O'Connell; Duu: 0; Xweela: Thompson
CH'EE-NVK-DVN (PUBLIC RELATIONS): M/S/C (O’Connell/Sullivan) 5-0-1 Motion to approve additional funding for our Tribal Citizen Veterans Hall of Honor, in the amount of $5k. 'Ay~: Sullivan, Boardman, Steinruck, Giovannetti, O'Connell; Duu: 0; Xweela: Thompson
M/S/C (Giovannetti/Sullivan) 5-0-1 Motion to approve letter of support (LOS) to the Wildlife Conservation Board for California Department of Fish and Wildlife’s (CDFW) Pebble Beach Public Access Repair Pre-Application. 'Ay~: Sullivan, Boardman, Steinruck, Giovannetti, O'Connell; Duu: 0; Xweela: Thompson M/S/C (O’Connell/Sullivan) 5-0-1 Motion to approve a Letter of Support (LOS) for California Department of Fish & Wildlife (CDFW) to pursue Wildlife Conservation Board Funding to implement the planning project for K’ee-xasli~ Boat Ramp Improvement Planning Project. 'Ay~: Sullivan, Boardman, Steinruck, Giovannetti, O'Connell; Duu: 0; Xweela: Thompson MVSH-XE NUU-DVTLH-TESH-DVN (OSG): M/S/C (Sullivan/Boardman) 5-0-1 Motion to approve letter of support (LOS) to keep Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act (NAHASDA) in the final National Defense Authorization bill. 'Ay~: Sullivan, Boardman, Steinruck, Giovannetti, O'Connell; Duu: 0; Xweela: Thompson M/S/C (Sullivan/O’Connell) 5-0-1 Motion to approve Resolution 2023-40
K'II-DAA-NAA-DVN (LEGAL/OTA): M/S/C (Giovannetti/O’Connell) 5-0-1 Motion to approve Resolution 2023-43 Adoption of Tolowa Dee-ni' Nation Seal and submission to the Native American Tribal Insignia database of the United States Patent and Trademark Office (U.S.P.T.O.). 'Ay~: Sullivan, Boardman, Steinruck, Giovannetti, O'Connell; Duu: 0; Xweela: Thompson M/S/C (Sullivan/Giovannetti) 5-0-1 Motion to approve Resolution 2023-42 Adoption of the Tolowa Dee-ni' Nation Flag, and submission of the Tolowa Dee-ni' Nation Flag to the Native American Tribal Insignia database of the United States Patent and Trademark Office (U.S.P.T.O.). 'Ay~: Sullivan, Boardman, Steinruck, Giovannetti, O'Connell; Duu: 0; Xweela: Thompson
MII~-XVSH-XAY CH'EE-NVK (ADMINISTRATION): M/S/C (Giovannetti/Sullivan) 5-0-1 Motion to approve request to execute the Tribal Participation form which will authorize the Tolowa Dee-ni' Nation to participate in the McKinsey Settlement. 'Ay~: Sullivan, Boardman, Steinruck, Giovannetti, O'Connell; Duu: 0; Xwee-la: Thompson 4
PROPOSED CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS In conducting the review of the Articles of the Constitution required by Article XIII, Section 1, Tribal Council has determined that the Tolowa Dee-ni’ Nation Constitution has conflicting eligibility requirements for candidates for election to the Tribal Council. There are two articles of the Constitution that relate to qualifications to run for election to Tribal Council, Article III and Article IX. Article III, Section 5 currently states that “Any eligible voter, as defined in Article IX, Section 4, shall be eligible to be a candidate for election to the Tribal Council.” Article IX, Section 4(a) states, in pertinent part, that: All members of the Nation, eighteen (18) years of age or older and registered to vote with the Nation shall be eligible to vote in all elections provided for in this Constitution.” By contrast, Article IX, Section 3 has the requirements currently utilized for election to Tribal Council. It requires nominees for Tribal Council membership to be 21 years of age, with no felony or moral turpitude criminal convictions and with continuous residence for one year within Del Norte, Humboldt, Curry, Josephine, or Coos Counties before being nominated. The Tribal Council proposes to eliminate the conflict by consolidating the eligibility requirements currently utilized by the Nation in a single section of Article III and by striking the duplicative portion of Article IX, Section 3: PROPOSED AMENDMENT: Article III, Section 5 of the Tolowa Dee-ni’ Nation Constitution shall be amended to read as follows: “Section 5. Any eligible voter shall be eligible to be a candidate for election to the Tribal Council, provided however, that the following requirements are met: (a)
Each nominee shall be registered to vote with the Nation;
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and Article IX, Section 3 shall be amended by striking the following language: Section 3. Nominations for Council persons shall be made at a regular Council meeting of the Nation. Procedures for the nominations process shall be set forth in an election ordinance. Provided, however, that each nominee shall be a member of the Nation who is registered to vote with the Nation, twenty-one (21) years of age at the time of the nomination, who has never been convicted of a felony or a crime of moral turpitude, and has continuously resided within Del Norte, Humboldt, Curry, Josephine, or Coos Counties for a period of one (1) year immediately prior to being nominated as a candidate for the Council. Amendment: Do you support an amendment to the Nation’s Constitution Article III, Section 5 which would provide that members of the Tolowa Dee-ni’ Nation are eligible to be nominated for election to the Tribal Council if they are registered to vote; are at least twenty-one (21) years of age; have not been convicted of a felony or crime of moral turpitude; and have continuously resided for one year before nomination in Del Norte, Humboldt, Curry, Josephine, or Coos Counties and to delete duplicative language in Article IX, Section 3? YES
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MEE-XWVTLH-YAA~-DVN JOM Student Incentive Program Students K-12th Grade *Must live in Del Norte or Curry County to participate. The Incentive Program will be awarded to selected students twice in the 2023/2024 School Year. A drawing will be held for 4-Students for good grades and 4-students for good attendance per semester.
For the Fall Semester Awards please submit your child's report card with grades and attendance by Friday February 9th 2024, with the drawing to be held on Monday February 12th 2024. For the Spring Semester please submit your child's report card with grades and attendance by Friday June 14th 2024 with the drawing to be held on Monday June 17th 2024. Contact Diana Bommelyn, Education Technician for further questions. (707) 487-9255 ext.1557 or diana.bommelyn@tolowa.com You can drop off or mail in your report cards off at the main Tolowa Dee-ni' Nation office at: 12801 Mouth of Smith River Road, Smith River California 95567
CH’EE-NVK-T’I This program reimburses the registration fees only. Processing of reimbursements take a minimum of 2 weeks. Fill out a separate form for each child and for each activity. Don’t forget to attach a copy of your receipt. Each enrolled youth 18 and under, or still in high school, qualify for up to $250 per year. Reimbursements for the 2023 year will not be made after January 12, 2024. Contact the Recording Secretary for more information Shelly Reynolds Shelly.reynolds@tolowa.com 707-487-9255 ext. 1224 8
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FOOD SOVEREIGNTY At White House Tribal Nations Summit, USDA Fulfills Long-Standing Tribal Requests to Strengthen Food Sovereignty and Expand Indigenous Roles in Forest Management WASHINGTON, Dec. 6, 2023 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced ways the Biden-Harris Administration is fulfilling long-standing Tribal requests for USDA to support and better partner with Tribal Nations in empowering Tribal food sovereignty and co-stewardship of federal lands and waters. Secretary Vilsack announced the first grant recipients under the Indigenous Animals Harvesting and Meat Processing Grant Program, as well as advances in Forest Service costewardship with Tribes, including 120 new agreements totaling more than $68 million in investments. Secretary Vilsack also announced the inaugural appointees of the new Tribal Advisory Committee.
Secretary Vilsack made the announcements at the 2023 White House Tribal Nations Summit, where Tribal leaders gathered for Nation-to-Nation conversations with President Biden and senior administration officials on key priorities, new policies and critical issues facing Tribal Nations. “As Tribes have requested, we are reshaping our programs to incorporate Tribal and Indigenous perspectives, remove barriers, and encourage Tribal self-determination. USDA is working directly with Tribal Nations to support their decisions on how best to costeward federal lands and forests and the traditions that have been passed down from ancestors and elders,” Secretary Vilsack said. “These investments will also create economic opportunities in Tribal communities, elevate the agency’s work to increase costewardship in forest management, while also increasing the availability of affordable, healthy protein sources from Indigenous animals that have been the backbone of Tribal food systems for generations.”
Coinciding with the White House Tribal Nations Summit, USDA shared a comprehensive list of USDA’s Indian Country accomplishments (PDF, 290 KB). This includes key efforts announced today:
USDA Announces Members of the Inaugural Tribal Advisory Committee (TAC) Today, Secretary Vilsack, the Chair and Ranking member of Senate Indian Affairs, and the House and Senate Agricultural Committees named 11 new members to the inaugural USDA Tribal Advisory Committee. This is a permanent committee created by the 2018 Farm Bill to ensure Tribal perspectives are well represented at USDA and to ensure the Department’s policies and decisions are informed by the unique Nation-to-Nation relationship. The Tolowa Dee-ni’ Nation in southern Oregon and northern California is receiving a $2.4 million grant to expand a Food Sovereignty Program that provides the community a space and resources to learn traditional processing methods for local game and fish, including black-tailed deer, Roosevelt Elk and chinook salmon. The grant will allow the Tribe to pay for three staff positions, buy a mobile processing unit and outfit a recently built 6,000-square-foot Food Sovereignty Building with new equipment. The improvements will also allow the community, which doesn’t have a grocery store offering fresh produce or meat, to double the number of families they can feed.
SAFER ADVISORY GROUP Don James, Utilities Manager has been reappointed as a SAFER Advisory Group Member! Congratulations! His reappointment will begin January 1, 2024 and end December 31, 2025. SAFER Advisory Group Meeting #1 – The first Advisory Group Meeting and Onboarding and Collaboration Session is scheduled on January 24 , 2024, and is mandatory. This session offers the opportunity to meet fellow Advisory Group members, acquaint yourself with SAFER staff, and address any questions in preparation for the initial 2024 SAFER Advisory Group meeting.
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NUU-DA’-YE’-DVN “Chis-chu Chili Making” Family Unity Activity On November 13th, 2023 the Tribal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program and the Native American Child Victim of Crime (NA) program, both of Community and Family Wellness, hosted a “Chis-chu (Elk) Chili Making” family unity activity at Dat-naa-svt Community Center. For this activity each da’ye’yu’ (family) was given a gift of an instant pot, a chis-chu chili recipe, and all required ingredients to make the chili. This activity provided an opportunity to learn and cook a new recipe with traditional ingredients, and for families to spend time together with their fellow community members. Once the chili was set to pressure cook, families played games and painted aprons to take home with them. Families also received a copy of this month’s book “Stand like a Cedar” written by Nicola Campbell.
If you would like to join us at future Family Unity Activity events please register with the link provided on our flyers that are posted monthly on TDN social media sites and listed in the newsletter. These activities are open to Native American/Alaskan Native families residing in our service area with at least one child under the age of 18 living in the home. Shu’ shaa nin-la to all who participated in this activity! Submitted by Community and Family Wellness
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Higher Education Funding applications are available on our TDN website under Education Department. They can also be picked up at the office.
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Wade W. Owen
Sequoia Starkey
James Chapman
Bryce Hurd
Jason Lopez
Ben Payne
Sheryl Steinruck
Shaelee Cox
Lucinda Hurt
Joshua Lopez
Kenneth Payne
Suntayea Steinruck
Joshua Criteser
Lisa Irvine
Lilyonna Lopez
Lawrence Payne
Brexlynn Stoll
TOLOWA VETERANS Are you on our Veterans list? Do you need to update your information? Change of name, address or contact number? Do we have your photo? Do we know which branch of military you are serving in or have served? Need to update your years in service or have you received any special awards/recognitions?
Attention Tribal Citizens Call the Enrollment Office to confirm your mailing address. Once you have confirmed your mailing address and made any updates to your name, address or phone number you are eligible to receive a $150* gift certificate to an online website. You are able to purchase food products only from this website, including razor clams, tuna, sockeye, crab, smoked sturgeon, steelhead and coho. https:// www.quinaultpride.online/
Public Relations: 707-487-9255 ext. 1182
*while supplies last, one per household. Cards were purchased through National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration- National Marine Fisheries Service (NOAA-NMFS)—COVID-19 relief grant funds.
public.relations@tolowa.com
Call Enrollment at 707-487-9255
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ELDER NUTRITON MENU MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
1) HOLIDAY
2) Chicken and Noodles
3) Sack Lunch
4) White Beans and Ham
5) Breakfast
8) Bean and Cheese Burrito
9) Chicken and Stuffing
10) Beef Stew
11) Spaghetti
12) Salisbury Steak
15) Holiday
16) Beef Stroganoff
17) Southwestern Pork Chili
18) Tuna Loaf
19) Baked Fish
22) Spinach Ravioli
23) Chicken Fiesta
24) Navy Bean Soup
25) Chicken ala King
26) Bev’s Tamale Pie
29) Vegetarian Chili
30) Scalloped Potatoes and Ham
31) Chicken Posole Soup
The doors to the nutrition site open at 11:30am. Please call for reservations
Suggested donations: Elders 55+, $2 (some are free) Under 55, $7
Reserve Lunch by 10 a.m. 707-487-0215 press option 3
COMMITTEE MEETINGS ICWA Committee
Housing Committee
TERO Commission
First Wednesday of the month
Third Wednesday of the month
Fourth Tuesday of each month
February 7, 2024 at 12:00pm
January 17, 2024 at 5:30pm
January 23, 2024 at 5:30pm
House of Howonquet, River Room
House of Howonquet, River Room
TDN Headquarters Building
Education Committee First Monday of the month February 5, 2024 at 5:30pm Dat-naa-svt Community Center
Wee-ya' Committee
Culture Committee
Third Wednesday of the month
Fourth Wednesday of the month
January 17, 2024 at 5:00pm
January 24, 2024 at 5:00pm
Dat-naa-svt Community Center
House of Howonquet, River Room
300 Dat-naa-svt Loop
Natural Resources and Harvesting Committee
Enrollment Committee
Third Tuesday of the month
Fourth Monday of the month
January 16, 2024 at 5-7pm
January 22, 2024 at 1:00pm
Natural Resources Office
Tribal Headquarters
110 W. First Street
12801 Mouth of Smith River Rd.
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Tolowa Dee-ni' Nation 12801 Mouth of Smith River Rd. Smith River, CA 95567
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2024 TRIBAL NEWSLETTER
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