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Three Federally-Recognized California Tribal Nations Declare First U.S. Indigenous Marine Stewardship Area

and California (IMSA) is home to species of high cultural value to the Tribal nations including mussels, seaweed, kelp, clams, abalone, surf and night smelts, salmon, candlefish, green sturgeon, shorebirds, and eels, or lamprey.

The Resighini Tribe of Yurok People, Tolowa Dee-ni' Nation and Cher-Ae Heights Indian Community of the Trinidad Rancheria each took action to protect nearly 700 square miles of their ancestral ocean and coastal territories, and waters to advance long-term Tribal stewardship and governance, as well as Tribal and State co-management of critical ecosystems to protect and support cultural lifeways and economies, while directly addressing climate impacts. The Yurok-Tolowa-Deeni' IMSA stretches from the Oregon and California border to just south of Trinidad in Humboldt County – about 290 miles north of San Francisco – and will directly help the state of California to achieve its biodiversity and durable conservation goals by 2030.

Dee-ni’ declaration protects more than 11 times the amount of ocean space as the Canadian example – and together, these consequential designations show the Indigenous sovereignty and leadership advancing the protection of 30 percent of waters and lands across North America by 2030.

This first Indigenous Marine Stewardship Area (IMSA) in the U.S.

“This declaration is the culmination of years of hard work to pro-

tect our ocean and coastal waters. As Yurok people, we take our stewardship responsibilities very seriously and are proud to work with other sovereign Tribal Governments to do the work we were meant to as Tribal people,” said Fawn C. Murphy, Chairperson, of Yurok-Tolowa-Dee-ni' Indigenous Marine Stewardship Area the Resighini Tribe of Yurok People. “We are so excited to be the was announced on California Native American Day for the “We do not seek the permission of other governments and can no leaders in this effort!” purposes of Indigenous Governance, Stewardship and longer wait to act to preserve and protect this culturally and ecoManagement of nearly 700 square miles of ocean and The Yurok-Tolowa Dee-ni’ IMSA designation is the first such Triblogically important place,” the three Tribes proclaimed in Tribal coastal territory and waters designation documents for the IMSA announced today from Cali- al designation in U.S. History – and it aims to safeguard an area under threats, which include sea level rise and coastal erosion, fornia’s State Capitol on California Native American Day. by enhancing Tribal stewardship and applying Traditional EcologiSacramento, CA (September 22, 2023) – It’s an unprecedented cal Knowledge (TEK) across a range of important management day for Indigenous sovereignty and Indigenous In June, the Tsawout First Nation in British Columbia declared an needs facing the region such as, poor water quality, ocean acidifiled coastal conservation as three federally-recognized CaliforIndigenous Protected and Conserved Area (IPCA) for 155 square cation, species and habitat loss, offshore development, and other nia Tribal Nations announce the Yurok-Tolowa-Dee-ni' Indigenous kilometers – approximately 60 square miles – of its territorial climate crisis impacts affecting the health of their communities. Marine Stewardship Area – the first-ever ocean protection area ocean waters in a substantive move for the reclamation of rights, The three Tribes are actively involved in several on-going ocean designated by Tribal Governments in the United States. lands and waters, while other successful Indigenous-led protected and coastal research and species monitoring projects. areas can be traced back decades globally. The Yurok-Tolowa

The Resighini Tribe of Yurok People, Tolowa Dee-ni' Nation and Cher-Ae Heights Indian Community of the Trinidad Rancheria each acknowledge the need to have direct participation in how their waters and lands are managed, as well as the future of their cultural resources and traditions associated with these sacred places as the climate crisis accelerates.

“The intent of IMSAs is to recognize Tribal Governance of unceded ocean and coastal waters through continued stewardship, to support cultural lifeways and economies, to enhance biodiversity, and to provide durable conservation measures designed to protect and restore ocean health that are rooted in Indigenous Traditional Knowledge,” said Jeri Lynn Thompson, Chairperson of the Tolowa Dee-ni’ Nation. “A resilient marine ecosystem is essential for the well-being and protection of cultural and traditional species of importance to Trinidad Rancheria,” said Garth Sundberg, Chairman of the Trinidad Rancheria. “Since time immemorial, we have honored the inherent balance and interconnectedness of ocean resources and coastal communities. Today, we celebrate this historic action with our partnering sovereign Tribal Governments.” The resolution reads, in part: “Our Tribes hereby declare and designate the ocean and coastal territory from what is commonly known as the California – Oregon border (north) to Little River (south), mean high tide (east), and out three (3) nautical miles beyond the outermost islands, reefs, and rocks, and including all waters between those and the coast (west), which encompasses to be the Yurok – Tolowa Dee-ni′ Indigenous Marine Stewardship Area or IMSA; and be it further resolved, these waters are also claimed by the State of California, who through its California Natural Resources Agency Pathways to 30x30: Accelerating Conservation of California’s Nature Report, support the concept of Indigenous Marine Stewardship.”

The full text of the resolution and a map of the IMSA is available here: https://drive.google.com/drive/u/0/ folders/1cfnsn8agyTCL9IS70No8maM8yWQWqXyw

NVN-NVST-AA~-TA VETERANS DAY Tribal Citizens Currently Serving.

Tanner C. Brown

Jonah Michael Fouts

Seth L. Gorbet

Army

Air Force

Airforce

Daniel S. Thompson Marines

Aaron M. Wescovich Navy

Tribal Citizen Veterans Danual R. Allen

Leslie "Lee" Gravatt

Richard L. Moorehead Sr.

Janece M. Payne

Bobby L. Bergman

Lenora E. Hall

Richard A. Mouser

Dean K. Perry

Adam B. Boatsman

Misty A. Hernandez

Darin L. Moffett

Annette L. Reed

Maegan R. Bravo

David L. Hodges

Wesley W. Netcher

William "Bill" Richards Sr.

Wade J. Bravo

Joseph A. Isham Jr.

Rachel A. Ochoa

Michael G. Richards

Richard D. Brown

Timothy A. Johnson

Wade A.I Owen

Michael E. Sesher

Kyle R. Caddotte

Michael R. Jones

Wade W. Owen

Harold E. Thorton

Billy J. Costa

Wallace R. Keays

Daniel W. Parke

Ryan Timm

Michael R. Dobrec Sr.

Reginald L. Loftin

Arvid D. Payne

Alvin "Al" Tripp

Victor A. Dobrec III

Ryan M. Lopez

Channon Payne

Clayton C. Wells

Jennifer M. Evans

Diana M. Lunsford

Thomas E. Gochanour

Joell V. Marini

Henry Payne

Aaron M. Wescovich

Seth L. Gorbet

Richard L. Moorehead III

Herbert "Pete" Payne

Cecil J. Wilber

LOVE SHOULDN’T HURT. Donald L. Payne Jr. Derek R. Wells

Remembering Our Veterans that are no longer here Jeffery L. Barnes

Leon E. Gochanour

Robert L. Lopez Sr.

Kenneth W. Payne

Fredrick W. Scott Sr.

John D. Bravo Jr.

James "Jimmie" O. Harmon

Allen C. Losh

Lawrence L. Payne

Ernest U. Scott

Harold M. Cox

William F. Hempel

Howard R. McClung

Emil E. Phillips

Dale K. Spargur

Bobby L. Criteser

Frank H. Hostler Sr.

Cornelis Moorehead

Floyd Richards Sr.

Gale W. Spargur

Samuel W. Criteser

Elmer A. Hostler

Franklin L. Moorehead

Allen J. Richards

James Thorton

Victor A. Dobrec

Fred Hostler

Fred Moorehead

Edward “Edwin” Richards

John J. VanPelt Jr.

Bruce E. Evans

Joe Hostler

Harvey Moorehead

Ernest Richards

Clarence B. Whipple Sr.

Elmer H. Gardner

Lillian F. Lear

Lewis Moorehead

Eugene C. Richards

Charles R. Whipple

Leroy E. Gardner

Edward J. Lopez Jr.

Donald L. Payne Sr.

Frank E. Richards

James W. Whipple

Victor C. Giovannetti

Albert M. Lopez Sr.

Harry O. Payne

Murray L. Richards

Charles W. Winton

Franklin E. Gochanour Jr.

Peter E. Lopez

Kenneth C. Payne

Gilbert Sanderson

Shu’ shaa nin-la to all those that have served and their families.

HOLIDAY HOURS 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

Tribal Offices will be closed November 10th, and November 23rd & 24th in observance of the Veterans Day and Thanksgiving Holidays.

Srii-nis Shaa~-yvtlh-‘i~ Sri-lhxvn (Happy Grateful Day)

NA’SR-DVTLH-NVSH-DVN Chief Financial Officer, Jose Tercilla (707) 487-9255, ext. 1115, jose.tercilla@tolowa.com CFW Director, Teela James (707) 487-9255, ext. 1139, teela.james@tolowa.com Education Director, Sheryl Steinruck

DAY MIN’-NE’ IMSA Announcement………………………………………………………………….…...…..….…….1 Veterans Day…………………………………………………...…………………………………….….2

(707) 487-9255, ext. 1173, sheryl.steinruck@tolowa.com

Tribal Council Motions ……………...………………..….……………………...….…………...4

Executive Director, Troy Ralstin

Housing……………………………………………………………………….………….....…....5

(707) 487-9255, ext. 1220, troy.ralstin@tolowa.com

Natural Resources ………..……………………………………………………………………5-6

Housing Manager, Jeri Robertson

Dee-ni' Events………………………………………………………………………..…...……7-9

(707) 487-9255, ext. 1605, jeri.robertson@tolowa.com IT Manager, Kevin Sargent

(707) 487-9255, ext. 1204, kevin.sargent@tolowa.com

Education………………………………………………………………………….………....10-11

Human Resources……………………………………………………………………………11-12

Natural Resources Director, Rachel McCain

Community Family Wellness……………………………………………………...………...13-20

(707) 487-3233, rachel.mccain@tolowa.com

Natural Resources & CFW……………………………………………………………………...21

Planning Director, Tim Hoone

Records & Enrollment…………………………………………………………………………..22

(707) 487-9255, ext. 1230, tim.hoone@tolowa.com

Announcements and Events……………….………………………………………………...23-25

Records & Enrollment 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.com Tribal Council Attorney, Karen Pennington 707-487-9255, ext. 1165, karen.pennington@tolowa.com 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

Birthdays ……………………………....…………………….………………...…….……....….26 Elder Nutrition Menu & Committee Meetings…………………………………...…..…….…...27 Lucky 7 Casino Ad …………………………………………………………………..……....…28 Nee-san-lha’-ch’aa-ta Num-nii~-ma~s (November) 2023 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.tolowa-nsn.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

K'II-DAA-NAA-DVN LHETLH-XAT-NE MOTIONS MOTIONS AUGUST 10, 2023 WEE-NAA-TR'AA-'AA-DVN NUY-NII~-'A~ (APPROVE AGENDA): M/S/C (Sullivan/O’Connell) 4-0-1 Motion to approve agenda with the addition of an agenda item under education for title VI Del Norte High with Tolowa Deeni' Nation’s ACE Demo project 'Ay~: Sullivan, Boardman, Giovannetti, O'Connell; Duu: 0; Xwee-la: Thompson NVN-NVST-'AA~-TA (NATURAL RESOURCES): M/S/C (Steinruck/O’Connell) 5-0-1 Motion to approve Resolution 2023-28 Indigenous Marine Stewardship Area. 'Ay~: Sullivan, Boardman, Steinruck, Giovannetti, O'Connell; Duu: 0; Xwee-la: Thompson M/S/C (O’Connell/Steinruck) 5-0-1 Motion to approve agreement between Tolowa Dee-ni' Nation, USDA, Forest Service. 'Ay~: Sullivan, Boardman, Steinruck, Giovannetti, O'Connell; Duu: 0; Xwee-la: Thompson YUU-NVLH-TS'IT-DVN (EDUCATION): M/S/C (Sullivan/Giovannetti) 5-0-1 Motion to approve Contract CT-2314-1255 with Lyn Craig not to exceed $8,400 for grant development preparation. 'Ay~: Sullivan, Boardman, Steinruck, Giovannetti, O'Connell; Duu: 0; Xwee-la: Thompson M/S/C (O’Connell/Steinruck) 5-0-1 Motion to approve Resolution 2023-31, 2023 Living languages Grant

Program Application to the U.S. Bureau of Indian Affairs. 'Ay~: Sullivan, Boardman, Steinruck, Giovannetti, O'Connell; Duu: 0; Xwee-la: Thompson M/S/C (Sullivan/Steinruck) 5-0-1 Motion to approve Contract CT-2371-1217 with Harmony & Me Music Outreach $10k. 'Ay~: Sullivan, Boardman, Steinruck, Giovannetti, O'Connell; Duu: 0; Xwee-la: Thompson M/S/C (Sullivan/Boardman) 5-0-1 Motion to approve Contract CT-2371-1258 with Del Norte County Office of Education not to exceed $60k. 'Ay~: Sullivan, Boardman, Steinruck, Giovannetti, O'Connell; Duu: 0; Xwee-la: Thompson DEE-NI' K'WEE-CH'VT-T'E'SR-DVN (ENROLLMENT): M/S/C (Giovannetti/Sullivan) 5-0-1 Motion to approve Resolution 2023-29 for approval of thirteen (13) applicants for membership. 'Ay~: Sullivan, Boardman, Steinruck, Giovannetti, O'Connell; Duu: 0; Xwee-la: Thompson XAA-'VTLH-SRII-DVN (COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT & PLANNING): M/S/C (Boardman/Sullivan) 5-0-1 Motion to approve CT-2314-1256 with HoneyBee Consulting Group 'Ay~: Sullivan, Boardman, Steinruck, Giovannetti, O'Connell; Duu: 0; Xwee-la: Thompson M/S/C (Boardman/O’Connell) 5-0-1 Motion to approve applying for the 2023 ICDBG for highest priority project, and $400k in match funds for the Headstart ex-

pansion project. 'Ay~: Sullivan, Boardman, Steinruck, Giovannetti, O'Connell; Duu: 0; Xwee-la: Thompson M/S/C (Sullivan/Giovannetti) 5-0-1 Motion to approve Contract CT-2314-1257 with Rosa McNally to draft the 2023 Indian Community Development Block Grant (ICDBG) Application, not to exceed $6,400 from ARPA funds. 'Ay~: Sullivan, Boardman, Steinruck, Giovannetti, O'Connell; Duu: 0; Xwee-la: Thompson M/S/C (Boardman/Steinruck) 5-0-1 Motion to approve applying for the California Resilience Centers Funding Opportunities. 'Ay~: Sullivan, Boardman, Steinruck, Giovannetti, O'Connell; Duu: 0; Xwee-la: Thompson MVSH-XE NUU-DVTLH-TESH-DVN (OSG): M/S/C (Sullivan/O’Connell) 5-0-1 Motion to open the administrative procedures codes revisions Title 2 Chapter 5 – Ordinance Promulgation, Amendment, and Codification, to go out for a 30day public tribal citizen commenting period. 'Ay~: Sullivan, Boardman, Steinruck, Giovannetti, O'Connell; Duu: 0; Xwee-la: Thompson K'II-DAA-NAA-DVN (LEGAL/OTA): M/S/C (Sullivan/Boardman) 5-0-1 Motion to approve Resolution 2023-30, Approval of 2023 Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) Special Tribal Criminal Jurisdiction Application to US Department of Justice. 'Ay~: Sullivan, Boardman, Steinruck, Giovannetti, O'Connell; Duu: 0; Xwee-la: Thompson

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NVN-NVST-AA~-TA Tribal Community Wildfire Protection Plan Public Input Meeting When: Saturday November 18th, 2023 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Where: Xaa-wan'-k'wvt Hall Community Center 101 Indian Ct. Smith River, CA 95567 In October of 2022, the Tolowa Dee-ni’ Nation applied for USDA-Community Wildfire Defense Program dollars to create a Tribal Community Wildfire Prevention Plan (TCWPP). We were recently awarded the funding and are holding a public input meeting to kick-off the development of a TCWPP. This plan will position the Nation to appropriately and efficiently be prepared to respond to the Wildfire risks and threats to our properties, people, operations and resources. This plan will empower the Nation to execute several goals including:

Please join us to kick-off our Tribal Community Wildfire Prevention Plan. Lunch will be served. To register or for more information/ questions contact: Lacy Martinez, Natural Resources Specialist—lacey.martinez@tolowa.com 707-487-9255 x 1703

suppression activities, post fire repair and restoration What is a TCWPP ? A collaborative, community-driven framework that outlines local priorities for wildfire risk mitigation. The TCWPP will address the unique tribal lands and communities of the Tolowa Dee-ni' Nation. Submitted by Tolowa Dee-ni' Nation Natural Resources Department

Restore and Maintain Landscapes- resource management, fuels reduction prescribed and cultural fire Create Fire Adapted Communities- human life, infrastructure, homes, enterprises Improve Wildfire Response- resources advisory, fire

SI~S-XAA-DVN Community Gathering to Review and Evaluate PhD Thesis Proposal with Kelsey Miller Friday, December 8th at 5:30pm at Dat-naa-svt Community Center FREE dinner! Please join us to discuss and evaluate a proposed research project focused on lat (seaweed) harvest practices and climate change impacts on our coastal territory. Kelsey Miller is a graduate student of settler ancestry who has partnered with Tolowa Dee-ni’ Nation’s Marine Division since 2018 on the Tribal Intertidal Digital Ecological Surveys (TIDES) project, which creates high resolution 3D models of our rocky intertidal areas. At this gathering, Councilman Steinruck, Marine Division staff and Kelsey will present to the community our proposed collaborative research developed with the Tribal Marine Stewards Network, the Kumeyaay, Scripps Oceanography and Simon Fraser University (where she is currently a graduate student). This gathering will provide an opportunity for any community members to learn more about the proposed research, give feedback, voice any questions or concerns and ultimately decide if and how the potential research might move forward. Importantly, Councilman Steinruck and Kelsey are hosting this gathering to provide Tribal citizens the opportunity to evaluate and make decisions about the future of the proposed research before the academic examination committee (of which Councilman Steinruck is also a member) is able to do so, which returns some of the power to our knowledge system rather than the western-biased university system. Please join us to set new standards for academic partners by gathering as a community to decide if and how the collaborative research proposed with a non-Indigenous student meets our community goals and values sufficiently to move forward. Kelsey will only go on to the required academic evaluations if the majority of participants at this gathering decide the proposed work is worthy of continuing. If you want to help shape the future of our collaborative research on how climate change is impacting lat (seaweed) harvest and what we can do about it, please attend the gathering on December 8th. Join us on December 8th at 5:30pm at the Dat-naa-svt Community Center!

DEE-NI' EVENTS 2023 WE WANT TO THANK OUR CITIZENSHIP AND COMMUNITY FOR PARTICIPATING IN THE ANNUAL DEE-NI' EVENTS WITH US.

Our Dee-ni' Night celebration theme was Yuu-daa-'e 'vmlh-te hii wvn k’ee-naa-chii~-‘a~ which translates to Whatever you want, Pray for it. We honored our Veterans, Elders over 70 and 8th grade, high school and college graduates. Tables were adorned with flame free candles, fresh branches of Cedar and blue hydrangea flowers. A dance line of young girls and boys was the main presentation. We send a big shu' shaa nin-la to our Singers, dancers and regalia holders for making this special presentation happen. A short film titled "Coyote and the Star Girls was also shared featuring the 2023 Summer Youth Employment Program Participants. Thank you to Lucky 7 Casino for the wonderfully prepared food. While Dee-ni' Night was taking place at the Event center the Dee-ni' Night for Kids celebration was taking place at the Dat-naa-svt Community Center. Our young Tribal Citizens were able to enjoy a meal and healthy snacks while fellowshipping with others their age. Hosted by Community and Family Wellness and Education Departments there was a wide variety of activities for different interests and ages. Activities ranged from windchime making, musical instruments, coloring or drawing, necklace making, stem kits, instructional canvas painting and more! All children that attended received a hooded sweatshirt and a portable lawn chair. Our 16th annual Deeni' Day celebration started out with a welcome and prayer from Councilor Jaytuk Steinruck and Workforce Development Specialist, Suntayea Steinruck. Shu' shaa nin-la for kicking off the event in a good way. We invited Miss Indian World, Tori McConnell for some opening words. She shared a wonderful personal story about the power of prayer. She also sang a song for us and spoke about the importance of her Miss Indian World platform. We appreciate and thank Tori for attending our event. Congratulations to the winners of our Indigenous Art Show, those that played sticks, our men and woman gamblers and our horseshoe tournament winners. We had 13 teams for the chvtlhxvt tourney. Sisters Tee-me’ and Annalena Reed were the shell dice champions. Slippery eels were the winning men's gambling team. Due to the salmon closure, no salmon was prepared or served this year. Elk Stew samples were served inside the Howonquet Community Center as an alternative. Also inside the community center was the opportunity to get signed up for emergency alert notifications and help with logging in into the citizen portal. Blue Stone Strategy group was conducting an economic development survey, TDN Tribal Court and judge was available to answer any legal questions and they had a raffle giveaway. Our Tribal Citizen art show was on display and there was Adult Contemporary a photo booth were participants got to keep a free photo strip as a souvenir of the day. Also inside the Howonquet Hall Community Center was a bear grass 1st Place – Donna Haynes – Seven Sisters, Painting braiding demonstration from two of our Tribal Citizens. 2nd Place – Amanda O’Connell – Beaded Hat

Thank you to our cultural demonstrators for making sand bread and for the bear grass braiding demonstrations. We really appreciate you sharing your time and knowledge with the community. Thank you to the 70+ vendors that came out as well. There was so many great food choices from Indian Tacos, Mexican Food, Coffee, Crepes, Bakery Items, Candied apples and chocolate covered fruits. There was lots of craft and art items for sell in addition to resources and informational tables. For kids we had a few emergency vehicles on display for the touch a truck and the opportunity to use an apple cider press. In addition there was an obstacle course, necklace making, windchime making, and popcorn in the kids area. It was a wonderful day celebrating California Indian Day with our community. We predict that over 1,000 people attended the event. Shu' shaa nin-la to all!

Save the date for next years events taking place on September 7 & 8, 2024

Adult Traditional 1st Place – Andromeda Lopez – Teal Beauty, Dress 2nd Place – Emily Reed – Blue Medicine, Dress 3rd Place – Margaret Arias – Naturally Zen, Necklace Youth Traditional 1st Place – Lillyanna Phillippi - Blue Necklace 2nd Place – Melody Campbell – Basket

3rd Place – Tee-me Reed – Medicine Basket Youth Contemporary 1st Place – Jacalyn Gorbet – Tuu-ya~ Srwee-la’ (5 Bears), Painting 2nd Place – Paz Gomez – Sea Fairy, Picture 3rd Place – Melody Campbell – Eye, Drawing

DEE-NI' NIGHT

DEE-NI' DAY

MEE-XWVTLH-YAA~-DVN The Language and Culture Division is looking forward to these two film premieres of the new language documentary. Join us on Saturday, November 11th at Cal Poly Humboldt in Arcata or join us at the Howonquet Hall Community Center on Sat., November 18th in Smith River. A discussion panel will take place after the premieres. For more information about the film contact the Language and Culture Division, 707-487-9255.

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NA'SR-DVTLH-NVSH-DVN CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR THIRD QUARTER STAFF AWARD WINNERS Above & Beyond: Billy Fender Graciela Ramirez Melissa Perez Frank Ault Noah Ferrer Troy Padgette

Lauren Cornelis Arturo Salazar Lance Lopez Ana Maria Lopez Race Richards Distinguished Service Award: Monica Calvillo 11

NA'SR-DVTLH-NVSH-DVN HR Corner Welcome Back! Tolowa Dee-ni' Nation’s, Naa-dvtlh-nvsh-nee-dvn, Human Resources Department’s helpful tips to land that job you’ve been dreaming about! This month I’ll be focusing on your first day and New Employee Orientation.

First Day, Be Ready, Set, GO!!! It’s finally here, your first day at your new job, wow! You did it! Let’s get ready to go to work! You may want to make a checklist of things to have ready for your first day. This should help give you peace of mind that you are indeed ready to go to work. Set your alarm Lay out an outfit Make lunch (or have money ready) Have documents readily available (ID – Passport, Social Security card, banking info, etc.)  Prepare to leave early enough to be 15 minutes early to your start time  Notebook, pen  Phone charged (and probably on silent is good for the first day)  Get some good sleep!    

You may even want to “test drive” to your work location to see how long it will take you to get there the weekend before, especially if you live in a heavy traffic part of the city or state.

New Employee Orientation New Employee Orientation is typically held on your first day of work at your new job, and is always paid. This process is often run by the Human Resources department and is vital to being “on-boarded” to the company. It’s the last steps you take before you actually “go to work”. This process will probably take most of your first day and there is usually a group of new employees that are starting the same day you are. Get to know them, some might work in the same department as you, and it will be a great way to make some new friends! A large portion of this orientation is paperwork, and there are typically quite a few documents that need to be filled out:

Benefits Enrollment Forms – You may start to fill these out, but you won’t necessarily be eligible for them right away, depending on the company and your role in it. Your HR representative will go over this with you. Various Policy Acknowledgements - Most companies, including Tolowa Dee -ni' Nation will have you sign and date several policies acknowledgement forms, e.g. Confidentiality, Alcohol & Drug Free Workplace, as well as internet and media policy acknowledgements to name a few. Employee Handbook – Not only should you receive a copy of the company’s Employee Handbook, they may have you sign an acknowledgment form that you have received it. It will be your responsibility to get to know this handbook, follow its rules, and to go to it when you have questions about a certain policy or situation. Some companies will keep this listed on their website. 401k – It’s only your first day and you’re already preparing for your last day?! Yes, a lot of companies offer a retirement plan, and during New Employee Orientation, your onboarding team will go over what they are offering as a matching percentage, and the vesting schedule as well as when you are eligible to sign up for this benefit. There may be other forms or even trainings during your orientation, you will find this out on your first day. Good luck, and Congratulations! Submitted By: Tim Thomson, HR Generalist Email us at HR@tolowa.com. Come work for us at www.tolowa-nsn.gov/jobs or

scan the QR code with your phone’s camera!

Employment opportunities are available! Stop by, call or go online for more information. www.tolowa-nsn.gov/jobs www.lucky7casino.com/employment/

In Case of Emergency Form – Asks your name, where you live, your telephone, email and who to contact just in case of an emergency. W-4 Form – This is the Federal Tax form. I-9 Form – This proves your eligibility to work in the United States.

Human Resources

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NUU-DA’-YE’-DVN “Necklace Making” Family Unity Activity On September 11th, 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 “Necklace Making” family unity activity at Howonquet Hall Community Center. Four bone earrings found near Fairbanks, Alaska that date back almost 12,000 years are the earliest known examples of North American jewelry. Over the years Native American beadwork advanced to include shells, stones, bones, claws and teeth. Dentalium shells have been traditionally used in beadwork and as a form of currency. The tr’vt (money) used by the Tolowa Dee-ni’ was formalized units of ten dentalia strands. The family unity activity evening began with an opening prayer and dinner. This was followed by families listening to this month’s story “We Are Water Protectors” written by Carole Lindstrom which each family received a copy of. In appreciation of their participation, each family received a deluxe herb garden kit to take home with them. Participants who completed surveys and provided photos of their necklaces were also able to select a mini terracotta grow pot with a flower seed pack. Each participant was able to make their custom necklace using traditional materials including glass beads, abalone, sinew and leather. Our younger participants were able to practice their skills making necklaces and bracelets using pony beads and pipe cleaners. These monthly activities provide an introductory lesson on how to make crafts and hopefully ignite the participant’s interest to further their own skills and continue making crafts. 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 month’s activity! Submitted by Community and Family Wellness

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On October 2nd, 2023 the Tribal Tem- and an opening prayer followed by a ch’ee-tr’a families residing in our service area with at porary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) (dinner). Families then listened to this month’s least one child under the age of 18 living in program and the Native American Child Victim story “We Are Grateful: Otsaliheliga” written by the home. of Crime (NA) program, both of Community Traci Sorell. Each family received a copy of and Family Wellness, hosted a “Gratitude the min’-ch’v-ghvt-t’e’sr (book) to take home Shu’ shaa nin-la to all who participated Wreaths” family unity activity at the Howon- with them. In appreciation for their participain this month’s activity! quet Hall Community Center. tion, each da’-ye’yu’ (family) received a 3 in 1 Submitted by Community and Family Wellness The theme of this month’s activity was set of card games. Those who completed surdiscussing what everyone was wvn-shaa~- veys and provided photos of their wreaths aldvtlh-‘i~ (thankful) for in their lives. Each da’- so received a gratitude journal. Please contact Maggie Wyckoff for any ye’yu’ (family) crafted their wreaths using leaf If you would like to join us at future questions about future stencils, colored paper, and a round frame. Family Unity Activity events please register Family Unity Activities at Families incorporated Dee-ni’ wee- with the link provided on our flyers that are 707-487-9255 ext 1135 ya’ (language) into their wreaths by using both posted monthly on TDN social media sites the Tolowa and English forms of words on and listed in the their wreaths. Participants used both the Wee- newsletter. ya’dvn (Language place) website and the These activities Tolowa Language app to look up word transla- are open to Nations. tive American/ The evening began with a shvn (song) Alaskan Native

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UIHS NVN-NVST-'AA~-TA TOBACCO PROJECT NUU-DA’-YE’-DVN November, National Adoption Month! What does that mean? “National Adoption Month is an initiative of the Children's Bureau that seeks to increase national awareness of adoption issues, bring attention to the need for adoptive families for teens in the U.S. foster care system, and emphasize the value of youth engagement. “ – Child Welfare Information Gateway.

adoption were 13–17 years old. ⁃ The average age of all children waiting to be adopted was 7.5 years old. ⁃ The average time in care for all children waiting to be adopted was 33.7 months. ⁃ The average time in care for children waiting to be adopted after termination of parental rights was 19 months.

The three races or ethnicities with the largest percentages of children waiting for adoption were White (43 percent), Hispanic (23 percent), and Black or African American (21 percent). Did you know? Black or African American (non-Hispanic), multiAs of September 30, 2021, there were 114,000 racial (non-Hispanic), and American Indian/ children and youth waiting to be adopted who Alaska Native (non-Hispanic) children were all were at risk of aging out of foster care without disproportionately overrepresented among all permanent family connections. children who were waiting to be adopted. The following data is from the fiscal year 2021 report for the Adoption and Foster Care Analysis and Reporting System.

⁃ More than one in five children waiting for

Road Safety as seasons change

With the winter months ahead consider these tips: •

Inspect your vehicle

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Use new tires, windshield wipers, and anything else that may need to be changed or replaced.

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Along with your vehicle inspection, you may want to make an emergency bag to leave in your car just in case. 

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water, oil, chains, flares, reflectors, a flashlight, medication, a blanket, granola bar, and any other supplies you think you may need.

Make sure to check your jack and spare tire as well, to make sure your equipment is in working condition should you get stuck on the road somewhere. Another good thing to do is to keep an eye on the road condition updates that can be found at https://roads.dot.ca.gov/. 20

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Smashing & Composting Pumpkins

IF YOU BACKYARD COMPOST, ADD YOUR PUMPKIN. Remove candles, wax and any decorations. Don’t compost pumpkins with paint or glitter. It helps if you smash or cut pumpkin into several pieces (as opposed to one whole pumpkin), but it’s not necessary. If you don’t want volunteer pumpkin plants growing in your compost, then scoop out all seeds OR you need to make sure your compost pile reaches 150 degrees for three days. Most people are not hot composting in their backyards, but it’s easy to do if you pay attention to these four things:

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Mix 3 buckets of “brown” materials (such as leaves) to every 1 bucket of “green” materials (such as food waste, grass clippings, coffee grounds). Despite being orange, pumpkins are high in nitrogen and considered a “green” when composting. Adequate moisture. If you grab a pile of material mixed for composting and squeeze it with your hand (palm up), there should be moisture showing between your knuckles but not dripping down your arm. Adequate mass or volume (at least 3 ft by 3 ft by 3 ft of material in your pile). Adequate oxygen. Turn/mix the pile every week and make sure it has good porosity so air can flow through it.

For those with backyards but no real active composting, you can still divert your pumpkins from the landfill or incinerator by finding a spot, smashing the pumpkin, and covering with leaves.

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Sami J. Criteser Amy J. Idol Jeremy K. J. May

Kirsten M. Miller Alyssa R. Piazza

Lena V.Ault

Landon M. Leavelle

Mary B. Ault

Ryland J. Leavelle

Brandon L. Bentley

Levi J. Lemmon

Andrew D. Bravo

Dewayne J. Lopez

Attention Tribal Citizens

Gentry D. Carpenter

Daniel Lopez-Arcos

Call the Records & 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/ *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. Call Records & Enrollment at 707-487-9255

Joseph T. Criteser

Jacklyn N. Martin

Joshua D. Criteser

Ethan A. Mead

Samuel W. Criteser

Scott Edward Meyer

Trent Victor Dobrec

Kirsten M. Miller

Dylan A. Hall

Landon M. O'Reilly

Joseph Halverson

Golden A. Rule

Kristina Halverson

Julie Sesher-Harris

Michael Halverson

Adam D. Vickers

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Alia Vistalli-Alvarado

Clay E. Hostler

Zoey Vistalli-Alvarado

Kenneth C. Hutsell

Nellie Westbury-Fox

Amy J.Idol

Aaron G. Whipple

Tyler James

John G. Wilber

David J. Land

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MAA~-XUSLH-GHALH Wiley Anderson

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Rosilynn McCann

Brayden Sopiwnik

Atlas Arlandson

Gatlin Evanow

Talon Jentry-Rakestraw

Tiffany McCormack

Sage Sopiwnik

James Baldridge

Aubrey Fahl

Shealynn Johnson

Zachary McDaniel

Jocelynn Soule

Lonie Baldridge

Lucas Fahl

Addison Jones

Karen McGuire

Keisha St. Clair

Ryler Barnes

Amber Felts

Yaameta Jones-Scott

Luis Mendoza

Jaytuk Steinruck

Amber Bartow

Alicia Fender

Deanna Kahoalii

Dennis Moffett

Silvie Stifel

William Bartow

Sierra Fender

Gianna Kasinger

Selina Montanez

Christie Swafford

Harriet Batini

Robin Fox

Diana Kaufman

Dirk O'Reilley

Denyce Thomas

Antorious Bell

James Freeland

Savannah Kelly

Troy Padgette

Maria Thomas-Mata

Kimber Benevich

Sterling Gardner

Robert Kirby

Lisa Padilla

Landon Torres

Ryker Bird

Matt Gertsch

Claire Klabouch

Hannah Pavola

Ramiro Torres

Mabel Boardman

Lacey Hackett

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Natalie Payne

Molly Waddington

James Boatsman

Lenora Hall

Jacinda Lampley

Mary Persinger

Kaleb Ward

Sara Bravo-Steevens

Bryce Haney

Evangeline Lampley

Melissa Ram

Cody Weeks

Todd Buckmaster

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Benjamin Lear III

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Jeanne Burton

Madison Harralson

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Willow Reed

Andrew Whipple Jr.

Angela Camacho

Monica Harrison

Adrian Lopez

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Kathleen Whipple

Jade Carey

Teresa Hegnes

Baron Lopez

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Amelia Colvin

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Whitney Rook

Leonard Wonnacot

Erin Colvin

Sabrina Hostler

Lance Lopez

Sara Sampels

Robyn Woodsman

Hope Cutright

Michael Hurt

Richard Lopez

Kylie Scaglione

Abigail Woolfolk

Norene Darnell

Grace Jacobs

Tyler Lopez

Kara Scott

Alyssa Woolfolk-Hash

Denton Dewey

Jesse James

Zyaire Lopez

Karlie Scott

McKenzie Workman

Christina Dizick

Jeramey James

Hadley Lynch

Julie Sesher-Harris

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Brooklyn James

Bentley Manso

Linda Smith

Benjamin Workman- Smith

Brittany Ellis

Dustin Jenson

Maggie Martinez

Julia Smith

Tiffany Wyland

You are invited to Bev’s Retirement party! After 25 years she is retiring from the Elder Nutrition Program. Come join us and celebrate on Friday, December 1st from 11:30am to 2:00 pm at the Howonquet Hall, 101 Indian Ct. in Smith River.

ELDER NUTRITON MENU MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

1) Beef Vegetable Soup

2) Chicken Pot Pie

3) Breakfast

6) Macaroni and Cheese

7) Tuna Loaf

8) Chili

9) Baked Fish

10) Salisbury Steak

13) Rigatoni w/Spinach

14) Elk over Mashed Potatoes

15) Split Pea Soup

16) Spaghetti

17) Thanksgiving

20) Vegetable Soup and 1/2 Egg Sal Sandwich

21) Beans w/Bacon

22) Sack Lunch

23) HOLIDAY

24) HOLIDAY

27) Cheesy Mexican Spoonbread

28) Ham and Cheese Casserole

29) Clam Chowder

30) Beef Stroganoff

Bev’s Retirement Party

Lunch

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

First Wednesday of the month

Third Wednesday of the month

November 1, 2023 at 12:00pm

November 15, 2023 at 5:30pm

House of Howonquet, River Room

Education Committee First Monday of the month November 6, 2023 at 5:30pm Dat-naa-svt Community Center 300 Dat-naa-svt Loop

Natural Resources and Harvesting Committee Third Tuesday of the month November 20, 2023 at 5-7pm Natural Resources Office 110 W. First Street

Wee-ya' Committee Third Wednesday of the month November 15, 2023 at 5:00pm

Community Language Planning Meetings

Next meetings will be November 15, and December 20th. 10am-12pm Dat-naa-svt Community Center 300 Dat-naa-svt Loop

Dat-naa-svt Community Center

Culture Committee

300 Dat-naa-svt Loop

Fourth Wednesday of the month November 22, 2023 at 5:00pm

Enrollment Committee

House of Howonquet, River Room

Fourth Monday of the month November 27, 2023 at 1:00pm Tribal Headquarters 12801 Mouth of Smith River Rd. 27

Tolowa Dee-ni' Nation 12801 Mouth of Smith River Rd. Smith River, CA 95567

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