Podcast appearances and mentions of colville reservation

Elise Paschen's (Osage) new book of poetry, “Blood Wolf Moon”, weaves Osage stories from the Reign of Terror with her experience as the daughter of famous major prima ballerina, Maria Tallchief. m.s. RedCherries' (Northern Cheyenne) first poetry book, “mother”, was a 2024 National Book Award for Poetry finalist. It follows the Cheyenne protagonist who is exploring Indian identity as a former boarding school student reconnecting to her roots and larger Native community through the backdrop of the American Indian Movement. “Indigenous Poetics” is a collection of essays illustrating how Native poets use their craft as a critical tool to help readers understand, question, and realize deeper layers of Indigenous life and community. Aligning with National Poetry Month, we'll dive into these new and recent publications by Indigenous poets. GUESTS Dr. Elise Paschen (Osage), poet and author of “Blood Wolf Moon” Inés Hernández-Ávila (Nez Perce and enrolled with the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation), co-editor of “Indigenous Poetics” with Molly McGlennen m.s. RedCherries (Northern Cheyenne Tribe), poet and author of “mother”

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The recent winter proved deadly for honey bee colonies. The Washington State University's Honey Bees and Pollinators Program reports mass die-offs for commercial beekeepers. Honey bees, butterflies, and even small vertebrates like bats and birds are important to agriculture and are indicators of a healthy ecosystem. Their populations fluctuate and are affected by pesticide use, habitat loss, and climate change. Tribes and Native groups like the Euchee Butterfly Farm are among those devoting resources to pollinator restoration work. We'll talk with Native pollinator protectors about efforts to help turn the threat to pollinators around. GUESTS Nathan Moses-Gonzales (Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation), entomologist and CEO of M3 Agriculture Technologies Jane Breckinridge (Muscogee and Euchee), director of the Euchee Butterfly Farm and the Tribal Alliance for Pollinators Melanie Kirby (Tortugas Pueblo), professional beekeeper, founder of Zia Queen Bees Farm and Field Institute, extension educator and pollinator specialist at IAIA, and a founder of Poeh Povi Flower Path Network Pam Kingfisher (Cherokee Nation), beekeeper and water protector

Indie, Rock, Punk, Country, New Wave, Pop, Experimental, Hip Hop, Rez Metal and Techno. From musicians of the Dakota, Cherokee, Ojibwe, Choctaw, Paiute, Apache, Lakota, Cree, Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation, Yup'ik, Metis, Oneida, Navajo, Mi'kmaq, Nisenan and Washoe Nations. Brought to you by Tunes From Turtle Island and Pantheon Podcasts. If you like the music you hear, go out and buy/stream some of it. :) All these artists need your support. Tracks on this week's show are: KWAHARANI - Parking Lot The Band Blackbird - Hellfire Dead Pioneers - Mythical Cowboys Samantha Crain - Gumshoe Lindy Vision - These Boys Natasha Fisher - Holes Ryan Littleeagle & Abbey Leach - With You (Melody) Tchutchu - Jealous Of A Mirror Isaac Tonasket - See You In The Sunsets Byron Nicholai - Goin' Up (Mayurtuq) Don Amero - Break The Glass Chevy Beaulieu - If We Want To Nige B & Txreek - Say Yes Sage Cornelius - Back From The dead Dallas Arcand - Fast On The Water Eye - Your Exit, Is My Entree SCND CRCL & CGK & Darksiderz - Sex Magick Extended Mix (Darksiderz Remix) All songs on this podcast are owned by the artist(s) and are used for educational purposes only. All songs can be found for purchase or streaming wherever you get your great music. Please pick up these amazing tracks and support these artists. More info on the show here.

Join us for a captivating conversation between TribalHub and Esri experts as we talk about  how Esri's mapping solutions are empowering indigenous communities. From preserving cultural heritage and facilitating conservation efforts to improving healthcare initiatives and revitalizing endangered languages, discover how Esri is at the forefront of helping tribes share their stories and shape their future. Reach out to ESRI on LinkedIn or on their website. Here are a few examples of the great work tribes are doing with ESRI / GIS Puyallup example - Puyallup has an application that shows the Locations of Impermissible Materials that have been Discharged into the Puyallup River as a Result of Electron Hydro's Operations. https://puyalluptribe.maps.arcgis.com/apps/instant/attachmentviewer/index.html?appid=ae9d997f28864feebdefe25a8adf0262 Confederated Salish Kootenai Tribes – CSKT Climate Change Strategic Plan: https://storymaps.arcgis.com/collections/1551802e8e8c4a1d9f3bde7bc9bba1aa (Cultural) Conf Tribes of the Colville Reservation - https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/bb31cd48d0284fa59d6f454cafabe962 (Community) Senecan Nation Indians – Video https://mediaspace.esri.com/media/t/1_shauwvzs. (Infrastructure) Water Security on the Navajo Nation - https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/591cdbfe18eb4aaea687139fc10c0c90 (Infrastructure) Navajo Safe Water Hub site - https://navajo-safe-water-2-navajosafewater.hub.arcgis.com/pages/improving-water-access (Culture) Indigenous Life on the Nansemond River: https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/efa89a87874044328af43b7a4357bb04 (Broadband) Leveraging ArcGIS to Help Bridge the Digital Divide in Indian Country: https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/67ecdf739cb64cb1aeac9fe270e716fe Lakota Language blog and story map: https://community.esri.com/t5/education-blog/the-lakota-wicowoyake-canku-owapi-lakota-language/ba-p/1145956 https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/70ca199b9b1c4c1ea6b6269b9b60783f Tribal Success Stories: https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/8dcb351eae0a4647ae1f40acdb904e1b

On Wednesday, July 24, 2024, at 10:15 a.m., in Room 1334 Longworth House Office Building, the Committee on Natural Resources, Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs will hold a legislative hearing on the following bills: H.R.6489, the Alaska Native Village Municipal Lands Restoration Act of 2023 H.R.8942, the Improving Tribal Cultural Training for Providers Act of 2024 H.R.8955, the IHS Provider Integrity Act H.R.8956, the Uniform Credentials for IHS Providers Act of 2024 Witness List Mr. Benjamin Smith [H.R. 8955, H.R. 8942, and H.R. 8956] Deputy Director Indian Health Service U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Rockville, Maryland The Hon. Jarred-Michael Erickson [H.R. 8955, H.R. 8942, and H.R. 8956] Chairman Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation Nespelem, Washington Ms. Amber Torres [H.R. 8955, H.R. 8942, and H.R. 8956] Chief Operating Officer National Indian Health Board (NIHB) Washington, D.C. Ms. Jerilyn Church [H.R. 8955, H.R. 8942, and H.R. 8956] Executive Director Great Plains Tribal Leader's Health Board (GPTLHB) Rapid City, South Dakota Mr. Ben Mallott [H.R. 6489] [Minority Witness] Vice President for External Affairs Alaska Federation of Natives (AFN) Anchorage, Alaska More Info: https://indianz.com/News/2024/07/22/legislative-hearing-on-h-r-6489-h-r-8942-h-r-8955-h-r-8956/

About the author of "DEALS DANGER DESTINY"So, if you thought a Renaissance Man was a thing of the past, think again. That opening quote was made by Dr. John LaCasse, who has ricocheted through life with ups and downs - ultimate highs and dismal lows. This high ridge walker from Montana became a wizard of wealth in Seattle as a successful yacht broker for 25 years. It brought him into relationships with business magnates such as Boeing, and Weyerhaeuser, political figures such as Secretary of State George Shultz, actor Gene Hackman, Prince Rainier III of Monaco, oceanographer Jacques Cousteau, Adriana Salinas de Gortari, and organized crime bosses Meyer Lansky and Johnny Carbone.Fast and Furious with Penthouse style, fast cars, and outlaw bikers…Being handed checks in the millions, drinking and smoking to excess—it was all real until one day it hit him: “Why am I living this life? Why am I letting this happen?”Even though marriage and fatherhood provided new sources of happiness and responsibility, the loss of two sons brought unimaginable grief. The piles of money meant nothing. Curiosity and education meant everything. John returned to school in middle age, but his attitude got him kicked out of three universities as he became reacquainted with "Who has the power." John ultimately prevailed with three terminal degrees including a Ph.D., in Education eLearning.Fearless John has waded into more than one situation with some interesting results. On a large transaction involving a meeting with the Chairman of Native Northwest Tribes, he realized he had no experience with Native Americans. When he showed up for the meeting, the tribal chairman motioned for John to take his seat across from him. John sat. The Chairman sat. They stared at each other. John raised his right hand and said, “How.” The Chairman leaned in and in a soft voice replied, “I have a master's degree, and I'm writing my Ph.D. dissertation on Biomass at the University of Washington, and I speak English.” That became a friendship that lasts to this day, and John carries a Chief Honor Blanket from The Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation. ******************John LaCasse is the founding principal of Silvertip Research. A team organization connected through companion disciplines in Factor Analysis for Statistics, Economics, Econometrics, eLearning, and Education. He is a private pilot on land and sea. CAPT United States Merchant Marines. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/charles-perry/message

House Committee on Appropriations Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Date: Tue, 05/07/2024 - 1:00 PM Location: Capitol Complex, 2008 RHOB, Washington, DC, 20515 Witnesses Jeffrey Gill Councilor, Seneca Nation Wema Supernaw Chairwoman, Quapaw Nation Carson Ball Self Governance Coordinator, Muscogee (Creek) Nation (MCN) Chuck Hoskin, Jr Principal Chief, Cherokee Nation John Pettigrew Acting Chief of Police, Oglala Sioux Tribe-Dept. of Public Safety Julius T Murray, III Chairman, Ute Indian Tribe of the Uintah and Ouray Reservation Dustin Klatush Chairman, Confederated Tribes of the Chehalis Reservation Cindy Marchand Secretary, Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation Maulian Bryant Ambassador, Penobscot Nation Darnell Maria Executive Director, Ramah Navajo Chapter Thora Padilla President, Mescalero Apache Tribe Victoria Kitchenyan Chairwoman, Winnebago Tribe Greg Hitchcock Vice Chairman, Cowlitz Indian Tribe Jeremy Takala Councilman, Confederated Tribes and Bands of the Yakama Nation Ron Allen Chairman and CEO, Jamestown S'Klallam Tribe Brian Harris Chief, Catawba Nation Gloria O'Neill President and CEO, Cook Inlet Tribal Council/Alyce Spotted Bear and Walter Soboleff Commission on Native Children Jill Sherman-Warne Councilmember, Hoopa Valley Tribe Catalina Villa Montes Treasurer, Riverside-San Bernardino County Indian Health, Inc Russell Attebery Chairman, Karuk Tribe Charmaine McDarment Chairperson, Tule River Indian Tribe Committee Notices: https://appropriations.house.gov/events/hearings/public-witness-hearing-american-indian-alaska-native-day-1-afternoon-session https://docs.house.gov/Committee/Calendar/ByEvent.aspx?EventID=117269

Join us for a captivating conversation between TribalHub and Esri experts as we talk about  how Esri's mapping solutions are empowering indigenous communities. From preserving cultural heritage and facilitating conservation efforts to improving healthcare initiatives and revitalizing endangered languages, discover how Esri is at the forefront of helping tribes share their stories and shape their future. Reach out to ESRI on LinkedIn or on their website. Here are a few examples of the great work tribes are doing with ESRI / GIS Puyallup example - Puyallup has an application that shows the Locations of Impermissible Materials that have been Discharged into the Puyallup River as a Result of Electron Hydro's Operations. https://puyalluptribe.maps.arcgis.com/apps/instant/attachmentviewer/index.html?appid=ae9d997f28864feebdefe25a8adf0262 Confederated Salish Kootenai Tribes – CSKT Climate Change Strategic Plan: https://storymaps.arcgis.com/collections/1551802e8e8c4a1d9f3bde7bc9bba1aa (Cultural) Conf Tribes of the Colville Reservation - https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/bb31cd48d0284fa59d6f454cafabe962 (Community) Senecan Nation Indians – Video https://mediaspace.esri.com/media/t/1_shauwvzs. (Infrastructure) Water Security on the Navajo Nation - https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/591cdbfe18eb4aaea687139fc10c0c90 (Infrastructure) Navajo Safe Water Hub site - https://navajo-safe-water-2-navajosafewater.hub.arcgis.com/pages/improving-water-access (Culture) Indigenous Life on the Nansemond River: https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/efa89a87874044328af43b7a4357bb04 (Broadband) Leveraging ArcGIS to Help Bridge the Digital Divide in Indian Country: https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/67ecdf739cb64cb1aeac9fe270e716fe Lakota Language blog and story map:https://community.esri.com/t5/education-blog/the-lakota-wicowoyake-canku-owapi-lakota-language/ba-p/1145956 https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/70ca199b9b1c4c1ea6b6269b9b60783f Tribal Success Stories: https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/8dcb351eae0a4647ae1f40acdb904e1b

House Committee on Natural Resources Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs Legislative Hearing on H.R. 2687 and H.R. 7516 Tuesday, April 30, 2024 | 2:00 PM On Tuesday, April 30, 2024, at 2:00 p.m., in room 1324 Longworth House Office Building, the Committee on Natural Resources, Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs will hold a legislative hearing on the following bills: H.R. 2687 (Rep. Peltola), To amend the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act to exclude certain payments to aged, blind, or disabled Alaska Natives or descendants of Alaska Natives from being used to determine eligibility for certain programs, and for other purposes; and H.R. 7516 (Rep. Johnson of SD), “Purchased and Referred Care Improvement Act of 2024.” Witnesses and Testimony The Hon. Melanie Egorin Assistant Secretary for Legislation U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Washington, D.C. [H.R. 7516] https://indianz.com/News/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/19/HHRG-118-II24-Wstate-EgorinM-20240430.pdf The Hon. Frank White Clay Chairman Crow Tribe of Indians Crow Agency, MT [H.R. 7516] https://indianz.com/News/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/19/HHRG-118-II24-Wstate-WhiteClayF-20240430.pdf The Hon. Jarred-Michael Erickson Chairman Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation Nespelem, WA [H.R. 7516] https://indianz.com/News/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/19/HHRG-118-II24-Wstate-EricksonJ-20240430.pdf Ms. Janet Alkire Great Plains Area Representative National Indian Health Board Washington, D.C. [H.R. 7516] https://indianz.com/News/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/19/HHRG-118-II24-Wstate-AlkireJ-20240430.pdf Ms. Sheri Buretta Chairman of the Board Chugach Alaska Corporation Anchorage, AK [Minority Witness] [H.R. 2687] https://indianz.com/News/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/19/HHRG-118-II24-Wstate-BurettaS-20240430.pdf Committee Notice: https://naturalresources.house.gov/calendar/eventsingle.aspx?EventID=415933

House Committee on Natural Resources Subcommittee on Federal Lands Legislative Hearing on Discussion Draft of H.R. ___ (Rep. Westerman),To expedite under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 and improve forest management activities on National Forest System lands, on public lands under the jurisdiction of the Bureau of Land Management, and on Tribal lands to return resilience to overgrown, fire-prone forested lands, and for other purposes | Federal Lands Subcommittee Wednesday, April 17, 2024 | 10:00 AM On Wednesday, April 17, 2024, at 10:00 a.m., in room 1324 Longworth House Office Building, the Subcommittee on Federal Lands will hold a legislative hearing on the following bill: Discussion Draft of H.R. ___ (Rep. Westerman), To expedite under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 and improve forest management activities on National Forest System lands, on public lands under the jurisdiction of the Bureau of Land Management, and on Tribal lands to return resilience to overgrown, fire-prone forested lands, and for other purposes. Witnesses Panel I (Administration Officials): Mr. Chris French Deputy Chief of the National Forest System U.S. Forest Service Washington, D.C. Panel II (Outside Experts): Mr. Cody Desautel President Intertribal Timber Council, & Executive Director Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation Nespelem, Washington Ms. Hannah Downey Policy Director Property and Environment Research Center Bozeman, Montana Mr. Jim Parma Eastern Fiber Manager Bell Lumber and Pole New Brighton, Minnesota Dr. Kimiko Barrett Wildfire Research and Policy Lead Headwaters Economics Bozeman, Montana [Minority Witness] Committee Notice: https://naturalresources.house.gov/calendar/eventsingle.aspx?EventID=415848

As many as 15 gray wolves could be reintroduced to Colorado's Western Slope next winter, according to Colorado Parks and Wildlife. It's a move that concerns the Ute Mountain Ute Tribe in southwest Colorado. CPW reached an agreement with the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation last week to collect the wolves on the tribes' land in eastern Washington. 10 wolves from Oregon were released in Colorado last month, the first batch under the state's reintroduction plan. However, the Ute Mountain Ute Tribe says they were never properly consulted about the decision to reintroduce wolves to the state or the potential impacts it could have on the sovereign nation. And Mesa Verde National Park is asking for the public's help in locating a 73-year-old man who went missing while hiking on a trail last week. Thomas Irwin was last seen hiking Petroglyph Point Trail last Monday.

The Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation in Washington State are restoring the lands and species of their traditional ecological community after decades of settler-colonialism-fueled destruction.

House Committee on Natural Resources Indian and Insular Affairs Subcommittee Legislative Hearing on H.R. 4524, H.R. 4748, H.R. 6368 and H.R. 6443 Tuesday, December 5, 2023 10:15 AM On Tuesday, December 5, 2023, at 10:15 a.m., in room 1324 Longworth House Office Building, the Committee on Natural Resources, Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs will hold a legislative hearing on the following bills: H.R. 4524 (Rep. Newhouse), “Parity for Tribal Law Enforcement Act”; H.R. 4748 (Rep. Peltola), “Unrecognized Southeast Alaska Native Communities Recognition and Compensation Act”; H.R. 6368 (Rep. LaMalfa), “Indian Buffalo Management Act”; and H.R. 6443 (Rep. Issa) “Jamul Indian Village Land Transfer Act”. Legislative Hearing on H.R. 4524, H.R. 4748, H.R. 6368 and H.R. 6443 | Indian and Insular Affairs Subcommittee Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Print this Page Share by Email Tuesday, December 5, 2023 | 10:15 AM On Tuesday, December 5, 2023, at 10:15 a.m., in room 1324 Longworth House Office Building, the Committee on Natural Resources, Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs will hold a legislative hearing on the following bills: H.R. 4524 (Rep. Newhouse), “Parity for Tribal Law Enforcement Act”; H.R. 4748 (Rep. Peltola), “Unrecognized Southeast Alaska Native Communities Recognition and Compensation Act”; H.R. 6368 (Rep. LaMalfa), “Indian Buffalo Management Act”; and H.R. 6443 (Rep. Issa) “Jamul Indian Village Land Transfer Act”. Witnesses and Testimony Mr. Jason Freihage Deputy Assistant Secretary for Management Bureau of Indian Affairs U.S. Department of the Interior Washington, D.C. [H.R. 4524, H.R. 4748, H.R. 6368, H.R. 6443] Mr. Chris French Deputy Chief U.S. Forest Service U.S. Department of Agriculture Washington, D.C. [H.R. 4748] The Hon. Jarred-Michael Erickson Chairman Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation Nespelem, WA [H.R. 4524] The Hon. Erica M. Pinto Chairwoman Jamul Indian Village Jamul, CA [H.R. 6443] Mr. Ervin Carlson President Intertribal Buffalo Council Rapid City, SD [H.R. 6368] Mr. Richard Rinehart CEO Tlingit & Haida Business Corporation Juneau, AK [minority witness] [H.R. 4748] Committee Notice: https://naturalresources.house.gov/calendar/eventsingle.aspx?EventID=415214

Mourning Dove was an activist, ethnographer and novelist, and one of the first, if not the first, Indigenous women in the U.S. to publish a novel. Part one covers the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation and her early career. Research: American Folklore Society. “Mourning Dove (Hum-ishu-ma / Christine Quintasket).” https://notablefolkloristsofcolor.org/portfolio/mourning-dove-hum-ishu-ma-christine-quintasket/ Arnold, Laurie. “More than Mourning Dove: Christine Quintasket—Activist, Leader, Public Intellectual.” Montana The Magazine of Western History, Spring 2017, Vol. 67, No. 1. Via JSTOR. https://www.jstor.org/stable/26322854 Brown, Alanna Kathleen. “Mourning Dove's Voice in ‘Cogewea.'” Wicazo Sa Review , Autumn, 1988, Vol. 4, No. 2 (Autumn, 1988). https://www.jstor.org/stable/1409273 Brown, Alanna Kathleen. “The Evolution of Mourning Dove's Coyote Stories.” Studies in American Indian Literatures , Summer/Fall 1992, Series 2, Vol. 4. Via JSTOR. http://www.jstor.com/stable/20736610 Brown, Alanna Kathleen. “The Evolution of Mourning Dove's Coyote Stories.” Studies in American Indian Literatures , Summer/Fall 1992, Series 2, Vol. 4. Via JSTOR. http://www.jstor.com/stable/20736610 Brown, Anna Kathleen. “Reviewed Work(s): Coyote Stories by Mourning Dove and Jay Miller; Mourning Dove: A Salishan Autobiography by Jay Miller.” Studies in American Indian Literatures, Series 2, Vol. 3, No. 2. Via JSTOR. https://www.jstor.org/stable/20736517  Center for the Study of the Pacific Northwest. “Texts by and about Natives: Commentary. 9. Christine Quintasket (Mourning Dove or Humishuma).” University of Washington. https://www.washington.edu/uwired/outreach/cspn/Website/Classroom%20Materials/Reading%20the%20Region/Texts%20by%20and%20about%20Natives/Commentary/9.html Johnson-Roehr, S.N. “Christine Quintasket.” JSTOR Daily. 10/10/2022. https://daily.jstor.org/christine-quintasket/ Karell, Linda K. “'This Story I Am Telling You Is True': Collaboration and Literary Authority in Mourning Dove's ‘Cogewea.'” American Indian Quarterly , Autumn, 1995, Vol. 19, No. 4. https://www.jstor.org/stable/1185559 Kennedy, Kara and Sarah Werner. “Cogewea's Blog: An Analysis of One of North America's First Novels Written by a Female Indigenous Author.” 7/31/2010. https://cogewea.wordpress.com/ Lamont, Victoria. “Native American Oral Practice and the Popular Novel; Or, Why Mourning Dove Wrote a Western.” Source: Western American Literature , Winter 2005, Vol. 39, No. 4. Via JSTOR. https://www.jstor.org/stable/43022337 Miller, Jay. “Mourning Dove: Editing in All Directions to "Get Real".” Studies in American Indian Literatures , Summer 1995, Series 2, Vol. 7, No. 2. Via JSTOR. https://www.jstor.org/stable/20736849 Montana Outdoor Hall of Fame. “Michael Pablo 1844-1914, Charles A. Allard 1852-1896.” https://mtoutdoorhalloffame.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Charles-Allard.pdf Mourning Dove. “Coyote Stories.” Edited and illustrated by Hester Dean Guie, with notes by L.V. McWhorter (Old Wolf) and a foreword by Chief Standing Bear.” University of Nebraska Press. 1934 (Reprinted 1990). Mourning Dove. “Mourning Dove: A Salishan Autobiography.” Edited by Jay Miller. University of Nebraska Press. 1990. Nisbet, Jack and Claire. “Mourning Dove (Christine Quintasket) (ca. 1884-1936).” HistoryLink.org. 8/7/2010. https://www.historylink.org/File/9512 Spokane Spokesman-Review. “Colville Indian Girl Blazes Trail to New Conception of Redmen in Her Novel, ‘Cogewea,' Soon to be Published.” 4/9/1916. https://www.newspapers.com/image/566560963/ Strong, Robert. “5 – The Uncooperative Primary Source: Literary Recovery versus Historical Fact in the Strange Production of Cogewea”. Keshen, Jeff, and Sylvie Perrier. Building New Bridges - Bâtir de nouveaux ponts: Sources, Methods and Interdisciplinarity - Sources, méthodes et interdisciplinarité. Ottawa: Les Presses de l'Université d'Ottawa | University of Ottawa Press, 2005. (pp. 63-72) Web. http://books.openedition.org/uop/1064. The Hill County Sunday Journal. “Kinnikinnick; What Was It? It Answered For Tobacco But Some Claim It Wasn't. “ 9/25/1928. https://www.newspapers.com/image/958129012 S. President. “Executive orders relating to Indian reservations : from May 14, 1855 to July 1, 1912.” Washington. 2012. https://archive.org/details/cu31924097621753/page/n206/mode/1up See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

House Committee on Natural Resources Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs Tribal Autonomy and Energy Development: Oversight of the Implementation of the Indian Tribal Energy Development & Self-Determination Act On Thursday, September 28, 2023, at 10:15 a.m., in room 1334 Longworth House Office Building, Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs will hold an oversight budget hearing titled “Tribal Autonomy and Energy Development: Oversight of the Implementation of the Indian Tribal Energy Development & Self-Determination Act.” WITNESS LIST The Hon. Melvin J. Baker Chairman Southern Ute Indian Tribe Ignacio, CO Mr. Cody Desautel Executive Director Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation Nespelem, WA Ms. Bidtah Becker Chief Legal Counsel Office of the President and Vice President Navajo Nation Window Rock, AZ Mr. Nicholas Lovesee Director of Policy Native American Finance Officers Association Washington D.C. [Minority witness] Committee Notice: https://naturalresources.house.gov/calendar/eventsingle.aspx?EventID=414889

This is a special bonus episode of Working Wild U. In the northeast corner of Washington on the Colville Reservation, wildlife managers are working to ensure a balance across all wildlife species as wolves re-establish themselves. Today, Alex and Jared hear from Cody Desautel, the executive director and former natural resource director for the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation. Full show notes can be found, as always, at workingwild.us.

This week, Kadie chats with Ash Cameron, a fish biologist for the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation. Ash works in the Resident Fish Division's Aquatic Invasive Species Program with a focus on implementing the Invasive Mussel Project and the Northern Pike Suppression and Monitoring Project in the upper Columbia River. Kadie and Ash talk about her study abroad experience in Nepal, her favorite technician job(s), her current aquatic invasive species (AIS) work for the Colville Tribes, and more!   Main point: Don't spread aquatic invasive species and don't underestimate yourself.   If you'd like to get in touch with Ash, you can email her at Ashley.Cameron.FNW@colvilletribes.com   Get in touch with us! The Fisheries Podcast is on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram: @FisheriesPod  Become a Patron of the show: https://www.patreon.com/FisheriesPodcast Buy podcast shirts, hoodies, stickers, and more: https://teespring.com/stores/the-fisheries-podcast-fan-shop Thanks as always to Andrew Gialanella for the fantastic intro/outro music. The Fisheries Podcast is a completely independent podcast, not affiliated with a larger organization or entity. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the podcast. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by the hosts are those of that individual and do not necessarily reflect the view of any entity with those individuals are affiliated in other capacities (such as employers).

Authorities say they've arrested all three suspects in the shooting deaths of two people, and the shooting of an officer after a daylong, multi-agency search on the Colville Reservation in Northeast Washington. KHQ News reports the search began after the Colville Tribal Police Department responded to a call about a shooting in the small community […]

Aaron and Bill sit down with Mitch and Jarred, two experts from the great Northwest, to discuss transboundary mining issues. Numerous mines, and one in particular, in British Columbia threaten people, watersheds, and wildlife in Northwest states, including years of salmon recovery and restoration. We discuss the Copper Mountain mine, the potential for a catastrophic disaster that would devastate downstream communities, wildlife, and fisheries. We also discuss the landscape, the history, and the complications of advocating for responsible development across an international boundary. Links:  Reports: https://www.cct-enr.com/copper-mt-mine-bcc Breach animated simulation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OgwAsdFLHmo Recording of presentation of simulation study: https://youtu.be/B9jRMCHZwTg Recording of Emerman presentation: https://conservationnw-my.sharepoint.com/personal/tyler_conservationnw_org/_layouts/15/onedrive.aspx?ga=1&id=%2Fpersonal%2Ftyler%5Fconservationnw%5Forg%2FDocuments%2FShared%20Media%2FUCUT%20Conference%20%2D%20Resource%20Guide%2FPresentation%20Slides%2F10%20Session%20%2D%20Emmermen%20BC%5FTailings%5FDam%5FCopper%5FMountain%5FRisk%5FPresentation%5FRevised%2Emp4&parent=%2Fpersonal%2Ftyler%5Fconservationnw%5Forg%2FDocuments%2FShared%20Media%2FUCUT%20Conference%20%2D%20Resource%20Guide%2FPresentation%20Slides More resources: https://conservationnw.org/our-work/wildlands/healthy-watersheds-campaign/ Conservation Northwest homepage: https://conservationnw.org/ Colville Tribe homepage: https://www.colvilletribes.com/ Colville Tribe Salmon Reintroduction work: https://www.colvilletribes.com/fish-wildlife Colville Tribe Environmental Trust Copper Mountain Mine BCC : https://www.colvilletribes.com/environmental-trust Show notes: 3:34 – Aaron introduces the guests. 7:24 – Jared shares what he has been doing outside recently. 9:32 – Mitch shares what he has been doing outdoors of late. 13:03 – Jared describes the landscape we are focusing on during this episode. 16:50 – Mitch adds that we are talking about the need and the right for clear, clean, cool, productive rivers that flow across the border. 18:42 – Aaron asks for the description of the fish and wildlife who live on these transboundary rivers. 26:04 – Bill asks for some background on the mines themselves and what makes them such a problem… particularly the Copper Mountain Mine upstream of Princeton, B.C. 30:53 – What are the risks? What are we worried about? What's going to come out of these places if the dams fail. 41:12 – Should we expect these dams to eventually fail? 43:49 – Jared shares the tribal perspective on transboundary mines. 46:35 – Short break for a message from our partner podcast, Artemis Sportswomen! Also, be sure to follow NWF Outdoors on Facebook, Instagram & Twitter! 47:29 -- What do we want right now to safeguard the wildlife and communities downstream? 52:23 -- What can someone listening to this do to help? 58:18 -- What has the B.C. government said as a response? Are they listening? Is anything happening? 1:01:48 – Mitch shares his closing statements. 1:03:47 – Jared shares his closing statements. 1:06:05 – Bill shares his thoughts. 1:06:44 – Aaron closes the show with some wisdom and thank you's.

If passed in November, Proposition 28 would increase the amount the state provides to public schools for arts education. The California Report takes us to Richmond High to look at what it could mean for the Bay Area high school. National Native News goes to the Colville Reservation in Washington where federal grant money will help build internet infrastructure across the reservation. Syd Brown of Sierra Gold Parks Foundation closes our newscast with A Walk In The Park.

House Committee on Natural Resources Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United StatesDate: Wednesday, September 14, 2022 Time: 01:00 PM Location: Longworth House Office Building 1324 Presiding: The Honorable Teresa Leger Fernández, Chair On Wednesday, September 14, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. ET, in room 1324 Longworth House Office Building and via Cisco WebEx, the Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States (SCIP) will hold a hybrid legislative hearing on the following bills: H.R. 6032 (Rep. Jared Huffman, D-CA), To take certain Federal lands located in Siskiyou County, California, and Humboldt County, California, into trust for the benefit of the Karuk Tribe, and for other purposes. Katimiîn and Ameekyáaraam Sacred Lands Act. H.R. 6964 (Rep. Marilyn Strickland, D-WA), To authorize leases of up to 99 years for lands held in trust for the Confederated Tribes of the Chehalis Reservation. H.R. 7581 [Discussion Draft ANS to H.R. 7581 - attached] (Rep. Jared Huffman, D-CA), To recognize tribal cooperation in the environmental review of proposed actions affecting the revised Yurok Reservation, and for other purposes. Yurok Lands Act of 2022. H.R. 8115 (Rep. Doug LaMalfa, R-CA), To amend the Recreation and Public Purposes Act to authorize sales and leases of certain Federal land to federally recognized Indian Tribes, and for other purposes. Recreation and Public Purposes Tribal Parity Act. H.R. 8286 (Rep. Derek Kilmer, D-WA), To take certain Federal land in the State of Washington into trust for the Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe, and for other purposes. H.R. 8380 (Rep. Jesús G. “Chuy” García, D-IL), To provide for the settlement of claims relating to the Shab-eh-nay Band Reservation in Illinois, and for other purposes. Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation Shab-eh-nay Band Reservation Settlement Act of 2022. H.R. 8387 (Rep. Dan Newhouse, R-WA), To amend the Indian Law Enforcement Reform Act to provide for advancements in public safety services to Indian communities, and for other purposes. Parity for Tribal Law Enforcement Act. This hearing will be streamed on YouTube. For hearing materials and schedules, please visit U.S. House of Representatives, Committee Repository at https://docs.house.gov Witness List Panel I Rep. Jesus G. “Chuy” Garcia Illinois, 4th District Rep. Derek Kilmer Washington, 6th District Rep. Jared Huffman California, 2nd District Rep. Marilyn Strickland Washington, 10th District Rep. Dan Newhouse Washington, 4th District Panel II Hon. Wizipan Garriott Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs U.S. Department of the Interior Washington, D.C. Panel III Hon. Russell Attebery (H.R. 6032) Chairman Karuk Tribe Happy Camp, CA Hon. Joe James (H.R. 7581) Chairman Yurok Tribe Klamath, CA Hon. Frances Charles (H.R. 8286) Chairwoman Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe Port Angeles, WA Hon. Joseph Rupnick (H.R. 8380) Chairman Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation Mayetta, KS Hon. Harry Pickernell, Sr. (H.R. 6964) Chairman Confederated Tribes of the Chehalis Reservation Oakville, WA Hon. Arain Hart (H.R. 8115) Chairman Susanville Indian Rancheria Susanville, CA Hon. Jarred-Michael Erickson (H.R. 8387) Chairman Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation Nespelem, WA Committee Notice: https://naturalresources.house.gov/hearings/hybrid-scip-legislative-hearing_september-14-2022--

House Subcommittee on Indigenous Peoples of the United States Legislative Hearing – July 28, 2022 Date: Thursday, July 28, 2022 Time: 01:00 PM Location: Longworth House Office Building 1324 Presiding: The Honorable Teresa Leger Fernández, Chair On Thursday, July 28, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. ET, in Room 1324 Longworth House Office Building and via Cisco WebEx, the House Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States (SCIP) holds a hybrid legislative hearing on the following bill: • H.R.5549, the Indian Health Service Advance Appropriations Act. The bill amends the Indian Health Care Improvement Act to authorize appropriations for the Indian Health Service for two years in advance. Witness List Panel I Ms. Elizabeth Fowler Acting Director Indian Health Service U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Rockville, Maryland Panel II The Honorable Jonathan Nez President, Navajo Nation Navajo Area Representative, National Indian Health Board Window Rock, Arizona The Honorable Kirk Francis President United South and Eastern Tribes Sovereignty Protection Fund Nashville, Tennessee The Honorable Fawn Sharp President National Congress of American Indians Washington, DC The Honorable Jarred-Michael Erickson Chairman Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation Nespelem, Washington Ms. Maureen Rosette Board Member National Council of Urban Indian Health Washington, DC Ms. Alberta Unok President and CEO Alaska Native Health Board Anchorage, Alaska Committee Notice: https://naturalresources.house.gov/hearings/hybrid-scip-legislative-hearing_july-28-2022

More than a century after the United States government took most of their land, the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation are getting small chunks of it back.

Hosts: Jim, Jon & KentIt is the middle of the 1800's and out in the Oregon Territory, as the British and American invaders continue to defile the lands of the Nez Perce and argue heatedly over which side will claim the area, dark forces from a demonic realm also seek to take the land in fulfillment of their own twisted Manifest Destiny. WARNING: This episode contains Googling. Lots and lots of Googling. Find it in the wiki here.00:00 Tomfoolery00:21 Introduction01:00 Deciding a Genre01:04 Cowboys & Aliens01:20 Weird Western01:28 Deadlands02:51 The Proposition03:39 Quigley Down Under04:00 Deciding a Scale06:10 Washington State06:19 Rain Shadow Effect06:59 Lewis & Clark07:15 Colville Reservation07:35 Eastern Washington Wiki Page08:25 Palouse Hills09:05 Lake Missoula / The Channeled Scablands11:00 Noah's Ark13:38 Oregon Territory14:03 Niagara Falls / Missoula Floods15:40 Salishan / Sahaptin / Shoshone17:21 54-40 or Fight! / Captain George Vancouver17:42 Vancouver, Canada17:52 Chinese Explorers18:41 Deciding the Time Period19:10 Oregon Boundary Dispute19:21 Manifest Destiny19:36 James K. Polk20:55 Walla Walla21:18 Ft. Colville21:25 Ft. Okanogan / Ft. Nez Perces21:58 Snake River / Columbia River / Willamette Valley22:22 Astoria23:13 Northwest Company23:22 Kennewick23:38 Pasco24:47 Nez Perce25:07 Oregon Treaty25:12 Hudson's Bay Company 25:30 Origin of the Nez Perce27:36 Weyekin29:04 Creating Groups29:33 Spiritualism36:54 Blackwater37:28 British Military39:18 Chief Looking Glass39:28 Provisional Government of Oregon41:54 The Heart of the Monster42:29 Nez Perce National Historic Park42:42 Heart of the Beast: a Novel42:44 Thomas Simpson / Sir George Simpson47:14 Ophidian48:07 Dr. John McLoughlin48:29 Hell Gate49:06 James Sinclair50:31 Champoeg52:25 Religious Conflict in the Setting54:20 Naming the Setting55:49 Oregon Trail / The Oregon Trail56:22 The Great Flood of 186258:22 Conclusion & Outro58:39 "And there was much rejoicing." / Monty Python DOWNLOAD EPISODE 4 - THE SCABLANDS

A first cousin to Chief Joseph, he followed the famous chief and the Nez Perce. He fought at White Bird Canyon, the Clearwater River and in the Battle at the Big Hole. They nearly made it to join Sitting Bull in Canada but surrendered and ended up on the Colville Reservation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In Yellowstone, Misha asks what it means to restore a place. She gets stuck in the snow, goes wolf watching, and finds out that we almost lost wolves forever in the park, and how reintroducing them healed the ecosystem. Learning about the wolves makes her question what it would mean to restore the native connection and history of Yellowstone and the parks system.Yellowstone is the land of the Assiniboine and Sioux, Blackfeet, Cheyenne River Sioux, Coeur d'Alene, Comanche, Colville Reservation, Crow Creek Sioux, Eastern Shoshone, Flandreau Santee Sioux, Gros Ventre and Assiniboine, Kiowa, Little Shell Chippewa, Lower Brule Sioux, Nez Perce, Northern Cheyenne, Oglala Sioux, Rosebud Sioux, Salish and Kootenai, Shoshone–Bannock, Sisseton Wahpeton, Spirit Lake, Standing Rock Sioux, Turtle Mountain Band of the Chippewa, Umatilla Reservation and the Yankton Sioux.More about the podcast:Hello, Nature host, Misha Euceph, didn't know about the National Parks until she turned 21. But after an experience in Joshua Tree and watching 12 hours of a national park documentary, she sets out on a road trip to answer the question: if the parks are public, aren't they supposed to be for everyone? In this podcast, she goes out to see America and tell a new story of our national parks.Hello, Nature can be found on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or anywhere you listen to podcasts. Learn more about the podcast and our season sponsor, Subaru. 

Wes Jessup, Executive Director of the Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture (MAC) shares highlights of the new fall exhibitions including the headliner, Louis Comfort Tiffany: Treasures from the Driehaus Collection, which opens to the general public on Sunday, October 3. Wes says it is the best private collection of work by the most innovative artist of the 19th century and includes everyday objects -- furniture, vases, lamps -- transformed into works of art through bold colors, beautiful designs and forms. The exhibition continues through February 13, 2022. Other fall exhibitions Wes talks about are Continuous Lines: Selections from the Joe Fedderson Collection (Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation), which continues through early February 2022, and Awakenings: Traditional Canoes and Calling the Salmon Home (United Tribes of the Upper Columbia), which continues through August 21, 2022.

Wes Jessup, Executive Director of the Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture (MAC) shares highlights of the new fall exhibitions including the headliner, Louis Comfort Tiffany: Treasures from the Driehaus Collection, which opens to the general public on Sunday, October 3. Wes says it is the best private collection of work by the most innovative artist of the 19th century and includes everyday objects -- furniture, vases, lamps -- transformed into works of art through bold colors, beautiful designs and forms. The exhibition continues through February 13, 2022. Other fall exhibitions Wes talks about are Continuous Lines: Selections from the Joe Fedderson Collection (Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation), which continues through early February 2022, and Awakenings: Traditional Canoes and Calling the Salmon Home (United Tribes of the Upper Columbia), which continues through August 21, 2022.

Good Morning it's Thursday August 26th, and this is The Wenatchee World's podcast, Slices of Wenatchee. We're excited to bring you a closer look at one of our top stories and other announcements every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday.    Today --- A group of about 30 unmasked and vocal people disrupted the Wenatchee School Board meeting Tuesday night. It caused the board to empty the room and take the meeting online instead.   Before we jump in, The Wenatchee Wine & Food Festival has been postponed because of an increase in COVID-19 activity in Chelan and Douglas counties. Our Publisher announced the postponement over the weekend. We still hope to hold the festival later this year, so stay tuned. Details on ticket refunds or exchanges will be announced next week.   Now our feature story…   A group of about 30 unmasked and vocal people disrupted the Wenatchee School Board meeting Tuesday night. It caused the board to empty the room and take the meeting online instead.   The incident began when some board members expressed concern about those in the room that weren't wearing masks.   Board member Martin Barron, specifically, suggested that anyone who wished to comment be masked. And that's according to the state mandate. But board member Julie Norton made a motion to continue the meeting and take public comment despite the majority of people in the room without a mask.   Board President Laura Jaecks and board member Maria Iñiguez then said they were uncomfortable being in the same room with so many unmasked people, and at that point they took a recess to decide how to proceed.   As this was all happening, people from the audience started yelling at the board. Jaecks began to pound the gavel on the table for order.   And after a 15-minute recess, the board, minus Jaecks and board member Michele Sandberg, came back into the room and voted to continue the meeting online. They also invited those who wished to comment to do so... online.     She explained that public comment is always welcome and appreciated, but they can't conduct the business of the board in a disorderly fashion when folks are calling out from the audience. She emphasized that she realizes it's emotional and tempting, and that people are only standing up for what they think is right - but it's their job to keep an environment where they can conduct the business of the board at the same time.   And while several people signed up to comment, only four people actually commented online.   One Wenatchee parent, Rachel Petro, said she was really looking forward to testifying in person.   Petro explained that she'd like to encourage the board to take a look at their governance and how they operate meetings in terms of interaction with the public. She continued to say that having public comments after a presentation on a policy is pretty much standard procedure in all legislative bodies.   Jeff Ovitt was also in attendance. He said he was feeling a little disappointed with the way the board handled things. In his opinion, the board didn't have to push everyone out - they're local people and tax supporters. Ovitt asked the board to keep the forum open and allow all people to speak, masks or not - they need to be heard.   This meeting came just ahead of the start of school in the Wenatchee and Eastmont School districts. It also follows Governor Jay Inslee's decision to require vaccinations for teachers and staff.    So far, Wenatchee Superintendent Paul Gordon said it's still early to talk about staff leaving due to the vaccination requirement. At this point they're still waiting for the official forms to come from the state for both medical and religious exemptions.   But the clock is ticking for employees to meet the October 18th deadline set by Inslee. That deadline means employees must get their first shot of Pfizer or Moderna in early September… if they haven't already.   Ultimately Garn Christensen, the Eastmont superintendent, summed up the situation by saying that all of us want to get angry. But that doesn't help anyone at this point. This is a time we need to be understanding and patient. There are many individuals that are sick with this and many families who've lost loved ones. And we have health workers that are just overwhelmed. We need to take a big deep breath and look backwards. We're better than we were a year ago.   Stay up to date on this story at wenatcheeworld.com.   Before we continue, a special thanks to our friends and sponsors at Confluence Health. The team at Confluence Health is grateful for the trust the community puts in them every single day. They are diligently working to improve the health and quality of life for our friends and neighbors. They are Grateful | They are Confluence Health.  Learn more by visiting them at ConfluenceHealth.com   Next - More than two dozen people who went to the Omak Stampede earlier this month have tested positive for COVID-19.   And on Wednesday Okanogan County health officials urged anyone who attended the four-day rodeo to watch for COVID-19 symptoms. This applies to people who have been in close contact with someone who attended as well.   As of yesterday the cases that were identified were residents of Okanogan and Skagit counties as well as the Colville Reservation.   Okanogan County Public Health is working with the Colville Federated Tribes Health and Human Services and other county public health partners to identify other cases in people who may have attended the event.   Now, some history -    Did you know that Surviving the Game is a 1994 action thriller film filmed in and around Wenatchee? Starring Ice-T, Rutger Hauer, and Gary Busey, it is loosely based on the 1924 short story "The Most Dangerous Game" by Richard Connell. The film revolves around a homeless man accepting a businessman's offer to work in a remote cabin, only to be tricked into being bait for a hunting game. You can stream the film on YouTube, Amazon, and Apple TV for $2.00.   Thanks for listening. Today's episode is brought to you by Equilus Group, Inc- Building Your Financial Success. Learn more at Equilusfinancial.com.   The Wenatchee World has been engaging, informing and inspiring North Central Washington Communities since 1905. We encourage you to subscribe today to keep your heart and mind connected to what matters most in North Central Washington. Thank you for starting your morning with us and don't forget to tune in again on Saturday! Support the show: https://www.wenatcheeworld.com/site/forms/subscription_services/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Good Morning it's Tuesday August 10th and this is Slices of Wenatchee. We're excited to bring you a closer look at one of our top stories and other announcements every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday.    Today - Last week, the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation filed a lawsuit against the United States for damages from the North Star and Tunk Block fires.   Before we jump in, we're excited to let you know that Wenatchee Wine & Food Fest is back this year on August 28th at the Town Toyota Center! Ticket holders will get a chance to sample small pours of amazing local wines, local ciders and beers… and of course, enjoy tasty bites from area restaurants and caterers.   Make sure to get tickets in advance! We'll see you there!   Now our feature story…    The Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation filed a lawsuit Wednesday against the United States for damages from the North Star and Tunk Block fires.   The fires burned more than 240,000 acres on the Colville Reservation in 2015. Now, the Colvilles allege that the U.S. failed to fulfill legally required duties before and after the fires.   The lawsuit was filed in the U.S. Court of Federal Claims. It also alleges that the U.S. failed to provide adequate firefighting resources for the Colville Reservation by prioritizing off-reservation, non-trust property.   The North Star and Tunk Block fires began back in August 2015 and burned more than 590 square miles and 800 million board feet of the Tribes' commercial timber. It all happened over a two-month period.   The lost timber was 20% of the commercial timber on the Colville Reservation and is the largest fire-related timber loss on any Indian reservation in recorded history.   Colville Business Council Chairman Andrew Joseph Jr. said the fires also caused long term damage to cultural resources on the Reservation.   He explained that tribal members hunt, fish and gather food and medicine throughout the Colville Reservation, and in many areas the fires burned so hot that they sterilized the soil and created a moonscape. Joseph noted that it will take decades for our resources to completely recover in those areas.   He also added the United States' insufficient preparation for and response to the 2015 fires have not been addressed and that the Colville Tribes remain gravely concerned about future wildfires on the reservation.   The Colville Reservation is currently dealing with the impacts of two active fires. One of them - the Chuweah Creek Fire - is 92% contained. But it destroyed five homes and burned 36,752 acres. The other - called the Summit Trail Fire is 18% contained and burned 28,036 acres. It's threatening 236 homes and other structures.   Joseph says he hopes this lawsuit will result in the Department of the Interior finally living up to its trust responsibilities to the Colville Tribes To stay up to date on this story visit us at wenatcheeworld.com   Before we continue, a special thanks to our friends and sponsors at Confluence Health. The team at Confluence Health is grateful for the trust the community puts in them every single day. They are diligently working to improve the health and quality of life for our friends and neighbors. They are Grateful | They are Confluence Health.  Learn more by visiting them at ConfluenceHealth.com   Here's what else you need to know today.   Wenatchee Valley College will require vaccines for students enrolled in in-person classes.   Fall classes begin on Sept. 27. And students are expected to be fully vaccinated prior to the first day of school. They'll also need to document their vaccination status by that date using WVC's free online tool.   Laura McDowell, director of communications, Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges says that the majority of community colleges in the state are now also requiring students to be vaccinated.   In fact, she said that 27 of the 34 state's community and technical colleges have decided to require vaccination as a condition of coming to work and learn on campus.    Still, waivers are available for medical, religious or philosophical reasons.   The decision was made in light of the governor's higher education proclamation last month, and in response to new information surrounding the COVID-19 delta variant.   WVC spokeswoman Libby Siebens said that staff are not currently required to be vaccinated, however, they must attest to their vaccination status.   For now, it's hard to say what the vaccination requirement will do to college enrollment. Some people will feel reassured about going back to school because there are vaccination requirements, while other people may view that as a hurdle they have to go through, but one they are not ready for.   And it turns out that college age students are one of least vaccinated populations statewide.    So will the vaccination requirement to attend college push more of this population to get vaccinated?   Finally, Children of various ages will be taking to the stage floor for the 43rd annual Short Shakespearean's production of “As You Like It” this weekend at the Riverside Playhouse.   Short Shakespeareans is a children's theater program with a cast aged 16 and below. And this year's show includes 35 young actors.   Cast members have been “amping up their excitement everyday,” according to  Mark Belton… he's the show producer. And this year's show is being directed by Kelly Atwood.   If you've never been - the plays are put on by volunteers with children and parents helping out. It is a fun time for everybody.   And the set has just been painted in preparation for Wednesday's opening night.   So what can you expect from “As You Like It?” Well, the comedy tells the story of two couples who fall in love while being caught between the court and the forest. And of course, cast members will then add their own fun to it. Tickets for the performance are $15 each, and are available at numericapac.org.   “As You Like It” has daily performances at 7 p.m. Aug. 11-14, with a matinee at 2 p.m. Aug. 14.    See you there!   Before we go, some local history,  Wenatchee Valley History, is brought to you by NABUR.   Did you know that Cashmere was originally called Mission and became a flag stop on the Great Northern Railroad in 1900? At that time, a small section house was built manned by two employees. This building has been preserved and you can visit it today at the Cashmere Museum and Pioneer Village. A few years later, the booming economy resulted in the construction of a larger train station and the renaming of the town to Kashmir with a K before finally taking the more Americanized spelling starting with a C.   Thanks for listening. We'd also like to thank our sponsor again, Equilus Group, Inc, a Registered Investment Advisory Firm in the states of Washington, Oregon, and Idaho.   The Wenatchee World has been engaging, informing and inspiring North Central Washington Communities since 1905. We encourage you to subscribe today to keep your heart and mind connected to what matters most in North Central Washington. Thank you for starting your morning with us and don't forget to tune in again on Thursday! Support the show: https://www.wenatcheeworld.com/site/forms/subscription_services/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The National Interagency Fire Center counts more than 70 wildfires in recent weeks. The Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation in Washington issued a state of emergency and evacuated residents from the town of Nespelem because of an encroaching fire. Meanwhile, heatwaves are scorching much of the western half of the country and weather experts […]

The National Interagency Fire Center counts more than 70 wildfires in recent weeks. The Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation in Washington issued a state of emergency and evacuated residents from the town of Nespelem because of an encroaching fire. Meanwhile, heatwaves are scorching much of the western half of the country and weather experts say there's more to come. The Spokane Tribe of Indians and Colville tribes established heat shelters for community members who don't have cooling systems in their homes. We'll check in with tribes about these recent climate-related emergencies.

The National Interagency Fire Center counts more than 70 wildfires in recent weeks. The Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation in Washington issued a state of emergency and evacuated residents from the town of Nespelem because of an encroaching fire. Meanwhile, heatwaves are scorching much of the western half of the country and weather experts […]

Good Morning it's Saturday June 19th, and this is The Wenatchee World's newest podcast, Slices of Wenatchee. We're excited to bring you a closer look at one of our top stories and other announcements every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday.    Today - With roaring engines, blaring music and streets lined with onlookers standing shoulder-to-shoulder, the Classy Chassis Parade and Car Show made its return last week.   This episode is brought to you by Equilus Group Incorporated. Equilus Group, Inc is a Registered Investment Advisory Firm in the states of Washington, Oregon, and Idaho. Equilus Group, Inc- Building Your Financial Success. Learn more at Equilusfinancial.com. Member SIPC and FINRA.   Now our feature story...   With roaring engines, blaring music and streets lined with onlookers standing shoulder-to-shoulder, the Classy Chassis Parade and Car Show made its return last week.   The Classy Chassis is hosted the last Friday of Apple Blossom, which traditionally bridges the end of April and the beginning of May.   TJ Boteilho, who rode in the parade with his father, Larry exclaimed that they're just happy to be out, it's a blessing to come to some kind of normal.   The East Wenatchee parade, part of the Washington State Apple Blossom Festival, was canceled in 2020 because of pandemic restrictions. And organizer Trina Elmes said the number of participants was down from 369 in 2019 to a little more than 200 this year,   But to her, that's not bad considering we're dealing with Covid and a date change. In fact, the parade was organized in just one month.   They even waived participation fees this year to help draw in more cars for the parade.   TJ and Larry Boteilho rode in Larry's 1966 Ford Mustang.   The father and son share a love for classic Mustangs — TJ has a 1968 model. He bought it in 1988 and then Larry bought his the following year. Together, they restored the car: TJ was the mechanic and Larry did the body work.   Everything in the black Mustang is original with the exception of after-market air conditioning. They keep the car off the road most of the year with the exception of special events.   And Bruce Dickinson entered a silver 1937 Ford with a 410-horsepower engine. The top comes off and hydraulic lifts raise the car up and down.   Dickinson's Ford took the award for best in show.    Ultimately, just bringing residents together is what Elmes said she was hoping to accomplish by pulling the parade together.   After not having any community activities in 2020, the goal was to do something to bring everyone together so that it's clear we're stronger than Covid.   We made it through and things are starting to look up.     Next, we're excited to announce that it's been an amazing year for World's Best! This competition has never been as competitive as it was for 2021!   The competition saw more than 13,000 nominations in round 1 which made up more than 2,300 businesses, people, and places across our community.   All of you played a role in nominating your favorites. Some of the hottest categories were Customer Service, Teacher, Dinner, Lunch, Real Estate Agent, and Salon--each of which received at least 50 DIFFERENT nominated people or places.   The top 5 for all 132 categories then advanced into round 2! This is where the heat really got turned up. We saw over 115,000 votes.   And now, we couldn't be more excited to share with you our WINNERS for the 2021 World's Best 11th annual competition!   So head over to wenatcheeworld.com to check out the winners!   Before we continue, a special thanks to our friends and sponsors at Confluence Health. The team at Confluence Health is grateful for the trust the community puts in them every single day. They are diligently working to improve the health and quality of life for our friends and neighbors. They are Grateful | They are Confluence Health.  Learn more by visiting them at ConfluenceHealth.com   Next,    In the first stage of what will likely be a 15-year project, the Wenatchee Rescue Mission is beginning two years of landscape renovation. It's funded by an $8,089 grant from the Washington State Department of Natural Resources Urban and Community Forestry Program.    Main priorities for the first phase include removal of invasive species like tree-of-heaven and Siberian elm, planting of native species and slope stabilization above the bunkhouse.    In the long run, leadership and volunteers in the project plan for the site to become home to tiny homes, trails, native plants, bird-friendly landscaping and spaces for people to relax and reflect.   Currently, the mission houses about 40 men, half of its capacity. Roughly 80% of them are over 50 years old. The pandemic made operations slow down, but the mission is now opening services back up and ramping up outreach to people experiencing homelessness.   The main focus of the first phase is removing invasive species and replacing them with native ones.  Siberian elms and the tree-of-heaven pose extensive problems. Their vast root systems require the trees be treated with herbicide in order to remove them, and are home to pests like spotted lanternflies, which can attack fruit trees.   But the DNR grant is just the beginning of the project's funding. For the rest, WRM will rely on donations and volunteer efforts.    The grant will support removal of two to four large Siberian elms or tree-of-heaven, planting of 20 to 24 large trees and 10 to 20 small trees. The rest of the first phase, including removal of many more invasive trees and planting of native shrubs, will be covered by volunteer time and grant-matching money from WRM.   And while there is still much to be done before the mission can bring in the tiny homes, the goal is to see it all come to fruition in about two years. And more is in the works.    -   Before we go, some local history,  Wenatchee Valley History is brought to you by NABUR [this is pronounced just like neighbor] – your trusted neighborhood community. NABUR is a free online forum you can trust to connect with your community, focus on facts & make a difference. Join the conversation! Visit wenatcheeworld.com/nabur .   Now, some history…   Chief Moses was born in 1829. He was a Native American chief of the Sinkiuse-Columbia. The territory of his tribe extended from Waterville to White Bluffs, in the Columbia Basin. The tribe was comprised of a few hundred individuals.    In 1879, the United States set aside the Columbia Reservation for Chief Moses and his tribe. Later, the tribe agreed to cede their Columbia Basin territory, which was then opened for homesteading.    The new reservation was bordered on the east by the Okanogan River, on the south by the Columbia River, on the west by the Chelan River, Lake Chelan, and on the north by the international boundary with Canada.    But this was some distance away from the tribe's original range and the terrain was very different.   Following some disputes over the land, an agreement was reached in 1883. The government purchased the entire Columbia Reservation from the Indians. Those families were given the choice of moving to the Colville Reservation or taking allotments of one section of land each.    But just one year later the entire reservation was restored to the public domain.    Chief Moses died in 1899 on the Colville Reservation.    Thanks for listening. Today's episode is brought to you by Equilus Group, Inc- Building Your Financial Success. Learn more at Equilusfinancial.com   The Wenatchee World has been engaging, informing and inspiring North Central Washington Communities since 1905. We encourage you to subscribe today to keep your heart and mind connected to what matters most in North Central Washington. Thank you for starting your morning with us and don't forget to tune in again on Tuesday! Support the show: https://www.wenatcheeworld.com/site/forms/subscription_services/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

More than 25 years ago, Jeff Goebel started working with the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation to help improve finances from their timber management program. Over time,

Summary: Fifty years ago last week the federal government’s experiment with a policy called “termination” was crushed at the ballot box on the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation in Washington state. Termination was a policy that was designed to end the United States government’s role in Indian affairs. The vote on May 8 was not close.No other tribe anywhere in the United States had to deal with the termination policy again.

Good Morning it's Saturday March 27th, and this is The Wenatchee World's newest podcast, Slices of Wenatchee. We're excited to bring you a closer look at one of our top stories and other announcements every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday.    Today - A human skull was found by construction workers in Chelan County. It's still unclear how old it really is.   This episode is brought to you by Equilus Group Incorporated. Equilus Group, Inc is a Registered Investment Advisory Firm in the states of Washington, Oregon, and Idaho. Equilus Group, Inc- Building Your Financial Success. Learn more at Equilusfinancial.com. Member SIPC and FINRA.   Now our feature story...   Last Friday, construction workers unearthed human remains believed to be at least a few hundred years old.    The crew was working at a rental property in Chelan when the operator of an excavator noticed a human skull in the ground.    At that point work was stopped and the authorities were called.    The Chelan County Coroner's office said he found an upper arm bone, shin bone, lower jaw bone, and some small rib fragments as well.   Officials consulted with the state forensic anthropologist, Dr. Kathy Taylor, who said that the remains were likely Native American.  Dr. Guy Tasa, the state physical anthropologist with the Washington State Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation, surveyed the site Monday. He was with a representative of the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation. Together, they found even more bones.   The age of the bones is still unclear. They could be anywhere from a few hundred years old, to a few thousand years old.    For now, the skeletal remains will be placed in a cedar box after the investigation is complete.    The public is urged to stay out of the area, and in the event that any remains or artifacts are found, they should be turned over to local law enforcement.    For more on this story check out the latest edition of the Wenatchee World, or visit us at wenatcheeworld.com   - Before we continue, a special thanks to our friends and sponsors at Confluence Health. The team at Confluence Health is grateful for the trust the community puts in them every single day. They are diligently working to improve the health and quality of life for our friends and neighbors. They are Grateful | They are Confluence Health.  Learn more by visiting them at ConfluenceHealth.com --   Next, our weekly profile of one of the World's 30 Under 35 award recipients.    Today we're highlighting Adelae Winters, a Wealth Care Specialist   Winters graduated from  Wenatchee High School in 2005. She went on to attend Wenatchee Valley College and Washington State University before returning to the Valley.   After a number of years working with a local small business she was ready for a change of pace. She started working at CNC Financial Group, a division of Wenatchee-based Cordell, Neher & Company, in 2014 as an administrative assistant.    Two years later she became a Wealth Management Specialist with the goal of transitioning soon to a full-time financial planner.   Winters and her husband Nick met at Wenatchee High School. They have two children.. In addition to busy careers and parenthood they enjoy mountain biking, skiing and travelling.   We asked Winters what she was most proud of, and she told us that having the courage back in 2014 to make leaps outside of her comfort zone financially, socially and experientially is at the top of the list.    She noted that doing all of this while raising babies is no small feat as any mother knows.   To Winters, she is inspired by her colleagues within the firm. She said she's lucky to work alongside some brilliant minds and enjoy learning from them and working toward a common goal.    She's also inspired by her husband's work ethic and steadfastness.   By the way - it's time for the 11th annual World's Best, the Wenatchee World's tribute to recognizing the Best of our area. This year, things will be a little different and we need your help! We are looking to you to nominate your favorite businesses, people and places in Round 1. From March 17th to April 4th, go to wenatcheeworld.com/worldsbest to submit your nominees on the ballot. Round 2, the voting round, will be live on April 21. Visit wenatcheeworld.com/worldsbest for more information.    Now, some history…   The Wells House in Wenatchee is on the Wenatchee Valley College Campus. It was built by promoter William Timothy Clark and was the first home in Washington State to be placed on the National Register of Historic Sites. Its unique architecture, ties to Wenatchee Valley history and its significance as a local landmark helped the home achieve this status in 1973.    Thanks for listening. Today's episode is brought to you by Equilus Group, Inc- Building Your Financial Success. Learn more at Equilusfinancial.com   The Wenatchee World has been engaging, informing and inspiring North Central Washington Communities since 1905. We encourage you to subscribe today to keep your heart and mind connected to what matters most in North Central Washington. Thank you for starting your morning with us and don't forget to tune in again on Tuesday! Support the show: https://www.wenatcheeworld.com/site/forms/subscription_services/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Subcommittee Hearing: A Year in Review: The State of COVID-19 in American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian Communities—Lessons Learned for Future Action Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United StatesDate: Tuesday, March 23, 2021 Time: 01:00 PM Presiding: The Honorable Teresa Leger Fernández, Chair On Tuesday, March 23, 2021, at 1:00 P.M. EDT, the Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States (SCIP) will hold a virtual, fully remote oversight hearing titled, “A Year in Review: The State of COVID-19 in American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian Communities—Lessons Learned for Future Action.” This hearing will take place via Cisco WebEx online video conferencing and will be streamed on Facebook live and YouTube. Witness List Hon. Carmen Hulu Lindsey (testimony) Chair Office of Hawaiian Affairs Washington, D.C. Hon. Rodney Cawston (testimony) Chairman, Colville Business Council Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation Nespelem, WA Hon. William Smith (testimony) Chairperson and Alaska Area Representative National Indian Health Board Washington, D.C. Ms. Francys Crevier (testimony) Chief Executive Officer National Council of Urban Indian Health Washington, D.C. Mr. Larry Curley (testimony) Executive Director National Indian Council on Aging Albuquerque, NM Mr. Adrian Stevens (testimony) Acting Chairman, Board of Directors National American Indian Housing Council Irving, NY Dr. Charles Grim D.D.S., M.H.S.A. (testimony) Secretary, Department of Health Chickasaw Nation Ada, OK Video: https://youtu.be/hyIw8JiWEZI Committee Notice: https://naturalresources.house.gov/hearings/a-year-in-review-the-state-of-covid-19-in-american-indian-alaska-native-and-native-hawaiian-communitieslessons-learned-for-future-action

Shelly Boyd is Sinixt. She's from the Colville Reservation in Washington, just across the British Columbia border. Shelly is proud of her heritage and who she is... But her sense of home, of where her community belongs, is less solid. Over the last century and a half, the Sinixt were pushed off their land in B.C. and into the southern corner of their traditional territory in the U.S. In 1956, the Canadian government declared the Sinixt extinct. But ... they weren't. Now, they're fighting to reverse the extinction, and come home.

The Washington State Historical Society has hired a tribal liaison to help make sure that the stories they tell about Washington state history include a tribal perspective. Michael Finley, who has served on the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation tribal council, explains what he hopes to do in this new role.

Blood quantum. The percentage of Native “blood” one possesses, the fraction listed on Certificates of Degree of Indian Blood, and a fraught concept that has its defenders and dissenters in our communities. Despite its colonial origins, many tribes still use blood quantum as a requirement for tribal enrollment, and these fictional fractions carry huge weight in the lives of Indigenous Peoples. In this episode we hope to parse out some of these complications around the topic of blood quantum—legally and interpersonally, as well as the ways these metaphors of blood have moved into genetic science. Many of our Native nations are at a crisis point when it comes to thinking about enrollment, and notions of blood and belonging are at the center of that. Knowing all of this, where do we go from here? Join Matika and Adrienne as they discuss blood, enrollment, law, genetics and belonging with Charlotte Logan (Akwesasne Mohawk) a genetic researcher debunking blood quantum theory, Gabe Galanda (Round Valley Indian Tribes of California, descending from the Nomlaki and Concow Tribes), a prolific Seattle attorney fighting disenrollment cases, Tommy Miller (Colville), attorney and author of law review article “Beyond Blood Quantum: The legal and political implications of expanding tribal enrollment”, and Professor David Wilkins (Lumbee), legal scholar and co-author of “Dismembered: Native Disenrollement and the Battle for Human Rights”.Guest Bios:Charlotte Logan is Akwesasne Mohawk and a molecular biologist working in upstate new york. Charlotte has a Masters in Molecular and Cellular Biology from Brandeis University and has spent a decade specializing in the field of small RNA and mRNA Processing. She recently made a life altering choice by stepping away from her career and enrolling in the Onondaga Language Program, where she spent two years studying the Onandoga language. Then returned to biochemistry and molecular biology as a senior research support specialist, and now is a graduate student in linguistics.Gabe Galanda belongs to the Round Valley Indian Tribes of California, descending from the Nomlaki and Concow Tribes. As a partner at Galanda Broadman, Gabe is an attorney whose legal practice represents tribal governments, businesses and citizens often working on complex, multi-party litigation and crisis management. Gabe is a prolific writer on tribal litigation and sovereignty and Indian civil rights issues, having been published over 100 times in national periodicals like The National Law Journal, and Business Law Today. Tommy Miller is a Citizen of the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation and his Seattle law practice focuses on litigation, Indian Law, government contracts and procurement, which touch on a wide variety of issues including treaty rights. He received his JD and bachelor’s degrees from Harvard University. In 2014, he published in the American Indian Law Journal: “Beyond Blood Quantum: The Legal and Political Implications of Expanding Tribal Enrollment.” David E. Wilkins is a citizen of the Lumbee Nation of North Carolina and a Professor at the University of Richmond. He earned his Ph.D. in political science from the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. Professor Wilkins research and teaching interests include Indigenous politics and governance, federal Indian policy and law, comparative politics, and diplomacy and constitutional development. He is the author or editor of a number of books, including "Dismembered: Native Disenrollment and the Battle for Basic Human Rights.”Special thanks for the incredible episode art by Ciara Sana (instagram.com/artbyciara) and editing and sound production by Teo ShantzSupport the show (https://www.paypal.me/amrpodcast)

There's no question that wildfires have been getting worse. They're bigger, stronger, and more destructive than ever before, and the fire season is longer than ever before, too. This is especially true in the western states. Last year, for instance, California experienced the deadliest wildfire in state history, killing at least 85 people, destroying fourteen thousand homes and burning an area the size of Chicago. The Pacific Northwest has escaped the height of its fire season without any major events, but there are long-term trends point toward more big fire seasons in the future. Crosscut gathered a panel of leaders — Including former Cal Fire chief Ken Pimlott, Washington State Commissioner of Public Lands Hilary Franz and the natural resources director for the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation, Cody Desautel — to discuss what can be done to manage this new normal. This conversation was recorded on May 4, 2019, at Seattle University as part of the Crosscut Festival.

Anybody making plans for spring fishing should include the Colville Reservation in Eastern Washington. World-class brook trout, giant Lahontan cutthroat, big bass, humongous panfish. Here's a rundown of options!

Anybody making plans for spring fishing should include the Colville Reservation in Eastern Washington. World-class brook trout, giant Lahontan cutthroat, big bass, humongous panfish. Here's a rundown of options!

Tony "The Truth" Floor gives the early summer salmon season a B+ grade! Plus, Bill Herzog details the trout, bass and panfish opportunities that exist on the Colville Reservation.

Tony "The Truth" Floor gives the early summer salmon season a B+ grade! Plus, Bill Herzog details the trout, bass and panfish opportunities that exist on the Colville Reservation.

Mr. Eric Oosahwee-Voss Eric Oosahwee-Voss (M.S. Central Washington University) is the Tribal Historic Preservation Officer (THPO) for the United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians in Oklahoma (UKB). The UKB is one of three federally recognized Cherokee tribes with headquarters in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. Prior to his appointment as UKB THPO in early 2016, Eric worked as a Senior Archaeologist for the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation in Washington State. There he became well versed in tribal based archaeology, consultation, and sovereignty issues. His family has strong connections to the Cherokee community and culture. His thesis focused on the contemporary use of river cane by Oklahoma Cherokee. It is his absolute honor and pleasure to represent the UKB in cultural resource issues.  We would love to get your feedback! Email HELP US SPREAD THE WORD! Tweet: I just listened to 15 Questions with an Archeologist! http://ctt.ec/fkV5f+ If you enjoyed this episode head on over to iTunes and kindly leave us a rating, a review and subscribe! Ways to subscribe to 15 Questions with an Archeologist. Click here to subscribe via iTunes Click here to subscribe via RSS You can also subscribe via Stitcher Read more at SEAC  

Brian Gunn is a member of the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation. He is a Principal at Powers Pyle Sutter & Verville PC in Washington DC. Brian is someone I’ve admired for a long time. In addition to being a lawyer that has taken on several large cases and initiatives as part of his work in Indian Country, he is low key and always maintains his sense of humor. Brian discusses how his general low key demeanor has positively impacted his clients’ cases. It reminded me of the saying “you can shear a sheep many times, but you can only skin it once.” Brian grew up in Omak, Washington. He attended Washington State University. He served on the school’s newspaper and as part of his work, he decided to reach out to Bill Kunstler for an interview. To his surprise, the well known civil rights attorney agreed to speak with Brian for 45 minutes or so. He was surprised at the interest and access Kunstler gave him, and it sparked his interest in the law. I think this is one of the best nuggets of information from this conversation. Brian’s story demonstrates that it’s usually worth making the reach to email someone, approach them at a conference or connect via social media. Nine times out of ten you may hear nothing back, but occasionally you will connect and the encounter can change your path or theirs, and that’s worth it. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UL7Ct_urpUY After attending the University of Washington School of Law, Brian knew he wanted to end up in DC. So he moved and has been there working on behalf of Indian Country ever since. Brian and I discuss the challenges and effort of being a tribal leader, and his interest in the work of Hunter Thompson. We recorded the conversation on 9/11 and we discussed how individuals  email communications at his law former law firm (located in one of the towers) were published several years ago. They are a surreal read. Brian encourages people to engage tribal leaders and get to know them, and the work they do. He shares how much he has learned through working with tribal leaders, and that when he is looking for advice, they are often to whom he reaches out. I think that’s good advice, and extends beyond tribal leaders, too. To take the conversation full circle, nine times out of ten it may be unfruitful, but you never know what you can accomplish if you do.

Peacemaker Administrator Anna Francis-Jack discusses tribal history and how The Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation in Washington State have launched and grown their peacemaking program. May 2012   ROBERT V. WOLF: Hi, I’m Rob Wolf, director of communications at the Center for Court Innovation. During a visit to the Colville tribes in Washington State, … Continue reading ‘Each One’s a Success When They Walk Through That Door’: Creating and Sustaining a Tribal Peacemaking Program →

During a visit by the Tribal Justice Exchange to the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation in Washington State, Robert V. Wolf talks with two elders–Matthew Dick Jr. and Darlene Wilder–and a client about peacemaking, a traditional Native American approach to resolving both criminal and civil issues. May 2012   ROB WOLF: Hi, I’m Rob Wolf, … Continue reading Peacemaking: How Native American Elders Use Tradition to Support Offender Reintegration →