GENERAL COUNCIL MINUTES (2021)

FALL 2021

NEZ PERCE TRIBE

GENERAL COUNCIL MINUTES

November 18, 19 & 20, 2021

KAMIAH, IDAHO

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Thursday, November 18, 2021

Fall General Council — Kamiah, ID

. Call meeting to order at 8:45 am

The Good Life Drum — Grand entry & Flag Song

Color Guard — Wilfred Scott, Samuel Penney Nez Perce Flag, Leotis

McCormack American Flag, Trae Blackeagle Eagle Staff.

. 8:56 am General Council Business EOC Covid 19 Report Aaron Miles —

interim commander FY! NPTEC approved stage 3 exemption of gatherings 50

or more for General Council to move forward in person. As long adhere to

protocols/hygiene: Awareness of Covid 19 rates, provide Sanitation and six

feet (6ft) social distancing of guests.

Chairman Slickpoo, request any questions to EOC Reports-

NO Questions

. 9:15 am Chairman Slickpoo read the House Rules for Fall General Council

Meeting November 18, 19, & 20, 2021 Kamiah, ID.

9:20 am Motion to approve House Rule — Marilyn Bowen, Shirley Allman 2"4,

Motion Carried

9:22 am Motion to approve to table the minutes until Friday November 19,

2021 @ 8:15 am, Kayla Warden, Dallon Wheeler 2"?. Motion Carried

9:23 am Motion to approve agenda Quincy Ellenwood ‘rst, Ryan Oatman 2".

Motion Carried

10.9:24 am Motion to amend agenda — Request Salmon Orca surat Virtual

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showing Friday November 19, 2021 @ 12pm — 1pm

Shannon Wheeler, Andre Picard Jr. 29. Motion Carried

9:36 am Alice Spaulding — Vice Chairperson Resolutions Committee update —

concerns law enforcement update and since spring GC May 21 to present.

Kayla Warden, Chairman update upcoming meeting month/location and

strongly encourages meeting attendance.

Robert Kipp any updates or resolutions?

Response, no resolutions last May Spring General Council.

9:44 am Sarah Moffett request place motion. Chairman Slickpoo requested

tabled request to later moment.

Bernice Moffett concern enrollment/descendants our people not being

acknowledged requesting resolutions committee to look into it.

Response in agreement and invited Bernice to upcoming resolutions meeting

in Kamiah.

Response suggestion of compiling & listening sessions to understand our

Nez Perce enrollment and blood quantum.

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Chairman Slickpoo restated Bernice Moffett statement/issue for enrollment

and importance of resolutions committee meeting attendance.

Marissa Rickman, in favor of concern/issue with blood quantum family

directly affected and her niece is an Indian child under the soyapo law judicial

system. Our kids are suffering. Chairman Slickpoo redirection with statement

getting off topic and requested motion to approve Resolutions Committee

report.

12.9:55 am Motion to approve Resolutions Committee Report Lori Picard, 274

Melvin Wheeler. Motion carried.

13.9:58 am Chairman Slickpoo, request and nominate Robert Kipp or Samuel

Penney as parliament — well versed in Roberts Rules. Robert Kipp

respectfully denied and response that Chairman Slickpoo is literate in Roberts

Rules and is doing a great job.

Samuel Penney suggested anyone else and if no one accepts he will agree to

parliament.

14.Samuel Penney, NPTEC Chairman read report.

15. Jesse Leighton, Nez Perce Tribe Executive Director read report.

16. 10:49 am Break

17.11:04 am reconvene from break, open microphone for questions & comments

for NPTEC Chairman or NPT ED.

Kay Seven question how many cell towers on our reservation, how many

belong to Nez Perce Tribe? Concerns new vendor AT&T, we live in a red

state and is funding going to the other party?

Response, we did a business proposal with in mind long term costs,

insurance & benefit to the tribes. As part of the business proposal we did not

ask any political questions. There are bugs with AT&T giving two months

before decide worth the switch broadband. Generating revenue from AT&T

aerial fiber.

Response goal for every service that is offered in Lapwai also be in Kamiah,

Mill Center, funding for boy & girls club.

William Allman will there be solar panels installed in residential areas.

Response solar panels will be provided for senior citizens Kamiah & Lapwai.

A small project which provided training for tribal members.

Susie Weaskus appreciates Mr. Leighton, concern about some have not

received their covid-19 incentive payment.

Response process of payments have been delayed if person utilized a

different facility, receiving returned information has been a long process.

James Lawyer requesting assistance, having covid-19 hardship for horses.

Previous request was directed to the covid-19 assistance team, have never

received help. Horses are becoming malnourished.

Response will speak after and work with to see if eligible.

Ashton Picard What is the cost of the construction overpass project and is

there tribal preference?

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Response Do not know enough about and will pass on to Mary Beth to

solidify answers.

Response TERO will assume duties, hiring process.

Response Idaho transportation overseeing project, data studies and maintain

liabilities.

Art Broncheau Hemp & marijuana difference and asking for more emphasis.

Response more emphasis will be utilized for economic development, for

elaboration and information will pursue educational meetings.

Melvina Kills Crow how much was cost of acres behind casino? Concern

about housing, why not purchase and use camp tomahawk in Orofino.

Response cost 2 million, the purchased acres is dedicated for more

economic development. Agrees housing is an issue and in favor of taking

camp tomahawk property back.

Julian Mathews appreciates day laborer program, would like an outdoor

cultural arts center funding or proposals for Lapwai, Kamiah and Orofino.

Response encourages proposal for grants and invitation to make

appointment with ED Office.

Mary Tallbull CARES Act money, why giving to other programs when we

need, also programs should be using for children in need and not using for

same population (athletes/popular). Include everyone even if employed with

program.

Response survey missed mark, funding is still there and not making any

expenditures until get peoples feedback. | will look into it for services provided

and why not employed applicants.

Nancy Wheeler fire wood application asking why do we have to fill out every

year? Why can’t it be only fill out application if something has changed in

household?

Brentiyah Broncheau in agreement with Julian Mathews on arts & culture

center it will also help with mental health for our future generation.

Response | agree and will work with Julian Mathews in implementation and

growing.

Marissa Rickman we need to listen to our youth, look out for out next

generation and give them something positive to live for. Completion

skateboard park? Also for Kamiah.

Response | agree and youth focus centered, the skateboard park is the City

of Lapwai Project.

Sarah Moffett recommend all resources, education, mental health,

internships and outreach for our youth. Follow ups, monthly or quarterly check

ins on students especially currently in college. Feasibility study for needs etc.,

more involvement with all schools not just Lapwai. Grateful for NPT CPS

involved Kamiah Float, the only tribal program that attended and participated.

Response yes we should have more school involvement.

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Marilyn Bowen remember part time service is not convenient for people that

live in Kamiah.

Response yes | understand it is a big issue, we are taking steps and doing

our best.

Ryan Oatman encouragement and requesting to meet with Brentiyah

Broncheau to meet after to empower voice and we need to start doing things

now.

18.12:21 am Motion to recess for lunch, Shannon Wheeler, 2 Casey Mitchell.

Motion carried.

19.1:25 pm reconvene from lunch

20.1:26 pm Motion to approve NPTEC Chairman & NPT Executive Director

Reports, Melvin Wheeler, 2"? Marilyn Bowen. Motion Carried

21.Shirley Allman, NPTEC Law & Order Subcommittee Report.

22.Kenton Beckstead, L&O Executive officer since September 2021. Introduction

and background and stands for serving the people. Retirement of Jesse

Filkins. Strategic action plan by feedback of surveys priority problems with

substance abuse, general fears and feeling unsafe, & violence from physical

to sexual. Plan to coordinate a tracking system for data. Allocation of funding.

Peace Maker, Healing to wellness court update. Read Report.

23. Daniel Taylor, Law Enforcement Drug opioid epidemic presentation “oxi 30s”,

“mexi oxi’s”. Identification, how it’s used and what is being seen on the Nez

Perce Reservation. Data. Available for training and further information.

24. Melvin Wheeler, TERO Commission acknowledged Lita Federico on national

level for 24 years of service to TERO. Update overpass project that TERO will

be a part of planning and dispatching Tribal Members for employment and

training. Updating on current projects also upcoming major bridge projects.

Invitation to the TERO office to get training for employment.

25. Mary Tallbull, TERO Commission update training sessions to inform

programs and people. Discovered Tribal Programs do not support such as

Fisheries uses private contractors not TERO. Also no waive of fees should be

happening. Utilize Fee money for training of our future generations. Day

laborer program is teaching how to come to work and become a good

employee.

26.Albert Barros, President of Gaming commission listed July Tess Greene and

Leotis McCormack. Updated that their building is no longer due to overpass

construction project. Spread out different locations. Reviewing documents to

see if still relevant to current Tribal members and ensure for compact and

state wishes.

27.Harold Scott, Chief of Police add to Kenton Beckstead presentation a MOU

with FBI to have 3 officers commissioned by FBI. Working hard getting our

police officers recognized and recognition for US Attorneys. Possible Jail

completion end of July 2022, asking for continued support by Tribal members

and Tribal Programs.

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28.Chairman Slickpoo acknowledged 141 registered tribal members in

attendance.

29. Questions for the Panel @ 2:44 pm.

Justin Gould concerns and issues with all the relationships spoke of with the

state, we have elected people that are letting that occur. Use our Sovern

rights, our treaty is our law. Our elected official need to uphold the spirit of the

law to protect you, no more criminalization.

Trish Heavy Runner, question for Law Enforcement requested for items to

be returned and was from a year to two years ago. Person broke into home is

not enrolled. Not being charged with breaking and entering.

Response to Trish apology made unaware of situation and our future three

(3) officers being commissioned to be able prosecute non-tribal members and

if evidence with us | will follow up.

Susie Weaskus in agreement with what Mary Tallbull said and about the

waiver fee being waived is a concern and grateful Mary brought up. Law

enforcement concern our tribal member police officers should be getting

trained and/or a contract with soyapos so they don’t leave immediately after

training for different jobs.

Response in agreement, do not agree with using the Nez Perce Tribe as a

training ground. Beginning to implement contracts to keep the tribal police

officers. Competitive wages and bonuses have been taking police officers

away.

Melvina Kills Crow they speaking on wrongfully incarcerated because the

state had no jurisdiction. Wants our tribe get back to being sovereign and stay

above the state.

Nancy Wheeler question for Harold Scott if there is an investigation how

does it work? Also when will you get more patrol at the Looking Glass

Complex?

Response investigations are done by patrol officers if misdemeanor, if above

then we work with FBI. As for patrol we are understaffed and overworking

officers. Applying for a community grant that will give video surveillance. To

help with investigations and identifications. Not trading for control but for us

to help our people. Kenton Beckstead to uphold fair and equitable.

Lee Bourgeau comment in favor and feels good with the work Kenton

Beckstead is doing. Concern for Tribal Law enforcement not given priority to

tribal member officers being trained. Please have our non-Indian officers

receive training with our culture and learn from our elders.

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Marissa Rickman concern about house being broke in and the way the

report was taken by law enforcement. Every time they call for the police not

available.

Alice Spaulding good job Kenton Beckstead, resolutions committee invites

Kenton to the resolutions committee meeting in Kamiah to address issues.

Response acknowledgement of invitation.

Jarrod Rickman question for Kenton Beckstead, a non-tribal member and

tribal officers are told they cannot do anything because non-tribal. Kenton can

you bring different entities to support our efforts to protect our land and rights.

Response agrees with getting all parties together to come to a solution to

protect tribal land. Look forward to giving report for spring general council with

update on issue.

Liz Attao recommends NPTEC training for education and awareness of

TERO, request scheduling be during non-meeting weeks for availability.

Etta Axtell, concerns about the warming & cooling shelters to leave open for

24hrs at a time. Was told security or law enforcement be on hand never once

seen one. Etta would like to be involved in any planning and aware of

anything going on. A system for safety.

Response thank you for bringing that to our attention | will find out how the

decision was made or the concern. | agree with your involvement and

unfortunately | have to find out and please stay in contact.

Allen Slickpoo Jr. my question is to law enforcement and law & order

subcommittee are we in compliance with national justice system or grantee

funding? Are we in compliance with National Indian Gaming?

Response to be honest with you we are understaffed but meeting compliance

grant quarterly reports and 638 guidelines and we passed. Short on funding

to meet our officer’s compliance. We are supposed to have 21 commission

officers and but we are underfunded. Renegotiate funding and responsibility

for the jail being built. We have been certified but understaffed with officers.

Response National Indian Gaming commission the review did not come up

as issue and concern but will review and get back to Mr. Slickpoo.

Response, itse’ye’ye due to the tier we are in compliance.

30.3:35 pm Motion to approve Law & Order panel reports & excuse, Danae

Wilson, 2"! Casey Mitchell. Motion carried

31.3:36 pm motion to recess, Danae Wilson, 2"? Aqua Greene. Motion Carried.

Closing Prayer — Art Broncheau

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Friday, November 19, 2021

Fall General Council — Kamiah, ID

32.Call to Order at 8:33 am

33. Bernice Moffett opening prayer.

34. Casey Mitchell, Chair NPTEC Budget & Finance Sub Committee read his

report.

35. Nikoli Greene, Interim Nez Perce Enterprise Executive Officer read his report.

36. Blue Bird Investors Financial Report

37.9:22 am Motion to enter Executive Session by Kayla Warden, 2™ Paulette

Smith. Motion Carried

38.9:51 am SRBA Report... STILL IN EXECUTIVE SESSION.....

39. Questions & Comments.... STILL IN EXECUTIVE SESSION....

40. 10:36 am Motion to come out of Executive Session Danae Wilson, 2" Julian

Mathews. Motion Carried

41.Closing Statement by Casey Mitchell approved ARPA Funding payment of

$1,500 to tribal members, application be available November 30, 2021 return

by December 15, 2021.

42.10:37 am Motion to approve Treasury Report Panel, and excuse Danae

Wilson, 2"? Roberta Jose Bisbee. Motion Carried

43. 10:42 am Federal Partner Reports, Steve Thede Superintendent Nez Perce

National Historical Park, Whitman Mission National Historic Site, & Big Hole

National Battlefield. US National Park Service, Cheryl Crobert & Christine

Bradburry.

Northern Idaho Agency — BIA Sarah Clemins update changes of staff and

lease data. New BIA water system or Lapwai project plan of completion end

of fiscal year.

44.11:05 am open to questions & comments for our federal partners.

Dallon Wheeler concern about BIA.

Marissa Rickman question can we put cement blocks down by Spaulding

under bridge people are driving through and under?

Response, | will give you my card and you can contact me for more

information.

Julian Mathews question can the Forest Service look into recycling bins?

Response we work with county and recycling has not been cost effective, but

we will look further into in and revisit.

Kay Seven question for BIA how do | contact a staff? Has Letitia Jack

requested permission to share her power point, it was very informational and

educational? Put in request for BIA & Land Services to hold event or

educational information for our younger generation. Can we share telework

phone numbers?

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Response, | can get with Letitia Jack about sharing information. Other

employees Maggie Ankney and Katherine Scabbyrobe and | will share my

personal information Erin Clemens...

Nakia Williamson question for Steve can you elevate the Nez Perce Tribe

concerns and our voice take precedent when speaking on Nez Perce Tribal

Land.

Response yes and | agree.

Nakia also requesting a scheduled meeting between Heritage Staff and

Cultural Resources and NPTEC.

Response yes we will have a permanent position filled by February and will

include Nez Perce Representative and schedule future meeting.

Sarah Moffett question for BIA when or why we have not been notified that a

non-tribal member can inherent trust land?

Response | am not familiar with probate but | will get contact information and

forward.

Etta Axtell question why do non-Indian disabled veterans get special

privileges for hunting gates unlocked specific areas? Why don’t our tribal

member veterans get that opportunity?

Response | would like suggestions for appropriate areas.

Quincy Ellenwood | agree with Nakia Williamson. Priority of traditional/

cultural restoration. Has our people been a part of hiring process with cultural

sensitivity or selection committee? For BIA major concerns and looking for

answers for our relatives concerns of land. Requesting change and answers.

Response clarification, and agree with authority and responsibility of the Nez

Perce Tribe. Agrees with the suggestion for a Nez Perce Representative and

will be in contact.

Response BIA can we meet to follow up for data and concerns.

Stated there is a MOU with Federal Partners with staffing Semi-annual and

annually.

Lee Bourgeau stated need to remember our natural resources are sacred to

us. Are you providing information to our school district & training our youth for

career and educational advancement? Also echo the cultural sensitive

trainings to our values.

Response youth advancement is challenging but will be successful to identify

career path & education. | agree with youth about YCC Programs and Nez

Perce YCC.

45.11:41 am Motion to approve & excuse our Federal Partners Julian Mathews,

2™4 Marissa Rickman. Motion Carried

46.11:44 Recess for lunch.

47.12:00 pm Salmon Orca Summit Virtual Viewing.

48.1:00 pm reconvene from lunch.

49. 1:02 pm Committee/Boards/Commissions Reports

50. Sergio Islas, Secretary of Enterprise Board read report.

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91.Casey Mitchell, B&F Subcommittee read report.

52.Shannon Wheeler, Land Enterprise Subcommittee report.

93. Richard Arthur, Nez Perce Housing Authority Board report.

54.2:04 pm questions & comments

Darryl Wheeler comment as visionary people and dreamer religion this is

a great opportunity for enterprise board to get a comprehensive workforce

training for our people. So our future generation, our youth have

opportunities and do not turn to crime. To the land enterprise chairman up

and down the river look into the purchase land and homes.

Susie Weaskus are we under jurisdiction Oregon State law, County or

Joseph when we are on our or land?

Response water resource, bio study and cleaning of areas that is the

process. There is a report on that and make available. Second question as

we continue to move forward it will be under the Tribes Jurisdiction and be

maintained. Fire issue was put in place for safety. We will be developing a

management plan for that property.

Chantelle Souther in agreement for real estate and encourage tribal

members to reach out with questions or information and would like to be

more involved with the Tribe.

Karee Picard congratulating on being 100% federally funded. Concerns

and comments for confidentiality of clients, thank you land commission for

assistance and helping with Domestic Violence Shelter and congratulating

Housing on new grant received.

Scott Moffett asking for information.... Inaudible

Response there is different levels that we need go through, depending on

the level if gaming on or off reservation. Conversion to trust, that is what I

know of that property and challenges of construction of pumps and is

conversion.

55.2:26 pm Motion to accept Enterprise Board, Budget & Finance, Land

Enterprise Subcommittee & Nez Perce Housing Authority Board Reports

Quincy Ellenwood, 2" Dallon Wheeler. Motion Carried

56.2:28 pm Motion to approve Spring General Council Minutes May 6, 7, & 8,

2021 Robert Kipp, 2"? Anthony Broncheau. Motion carried

57.2:35 pm break

58.2:40 pm reconvene

59. Rachel Edwards Chairman Human Resources Subcommittee update on Nez

Perce Tribal enrollment numbers, current, new enrollment and deceased

since May of 2021.

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60. Roberta Jose Bisbee, Executive Director Nimiipuu Health introduction,

highlights, remodel upcoming projects and read report.

61 Susie Weaskus, Senior Advisory Board 2020 Elders of the year Wilfred Scott

& Mary Jane Souther. 2021 Elders of the year Frank Weaskus & Evelyn

Higheagle. Update & Read Report.

62. Circle of Elder, Bernice Moffett update reorganization, recognized our elders

no longer here and importance for our future generation to learn our

language.

63. 3:25 pm open for discussion & comments for panel.

Marilyn Bowen comment encouraging our youth to learn from elders.

Mary Jane Miles appreciate who watches over us, would like Health

Board to be reinstated as a conduit for us elders for updates and

communication. Appreciation of the day laborer program and hoping it

continues.

Response the Human Resources Subcommittee is in discussion of

bringing back the Health Board. Confirmation that the Day Laborer

Program is in budget for the fiscal year.

Robert Kipp comment has copy of a resource manual available and

announcement for the family tree day by CSEP on November 23, 2021.

Linda Dufford we do not have great communication living in Lewiston.

We recently received and are very grateful for the firewood delivered but

we do not have assistance or capabilities to process the wood.

Response | was unaware till now that firewood is dropped off but not

processed. We can coordinate our Day Labor Program to follow and

process. Our Day Labor Program are always looking for tasks. Contact

Resource Sarah Davidson.

Lee Bourgeau question why can’t we become our own area agency?

Response | apologize | do not have an answer, | will research and find

out thank you.

Trish Heavy Runner concern with recent NMPH Pharmacy, frustration of

following through cracks, three days without medication and no follow up

calls. Why can’t our staff follow up and acknowledge our patients?

Response | sincerely apologize will look into it and explanation of patient

comment process and does not receive until after Andy has done her

investigation process. | am glad Andy made contact with you. Our new

system will allow us to process medication three (3) months out instead of

current monthly process. We are doing our best trouble shooting our new

system and hoping for improvements.

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Velda Penney concern and inform about NMPH Pharmacy and not

received medication and verbal miscommunication.

Response | apologize, transition recommendations are in process to

change and | will follow up with you after this thank you.

64. 3:50 pm Motion to accept and excuse panel Danae Wilson, 24 Casey

Mitchell. Motion Carried

65.3:50 pm recess for day.

Closing Prayer - Mary Jane Miles.

Saturday November 20, 2021

Fall General Council — Kamiah, ID

66. Call to order at 9:45 am

67.Opening prayer - James Spencer

68. Quincy Ellenwood, Chair Natural Resources Subcommittee read report.

69. Erik Holt, Chairman Fish & Wildlife Commission update reorganization, future

hybrid (zoom) meetings and read report.

70.Shannon Wheeler, Chairman Climate Change & Energy Subcommittee

update and read report.

71.11:06 am Question & Comments

Brentiyah Broncheau concern has applied for various positions within Tribe,

TERO and solar installation and has never received call or given opportunity.

Grateful for Melissa and hiring her for General Council.

Response stay on the list for future opportunities, there was a lot of

applicants and we hired more than original amount.

Sara Moffett who do we call for removal of dead deer? Climate question is

there future solar panels going up for any new construction or housing?

Requesting lighting at Looking Glass Complex. Can we get greenhouses,

produce cost rising?

Response Wildlife department has a process to retrieve and dispose. A solar

field is being tabled which could potentially give power to the city of Kamiah.

Currently looking for funding for solar installation projects. Will work with

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Housing, when installation of panels and lighting. Agriculture indoor/outdoor

with solar panels is in future discussion.

Etta Axtell address buyback program, who were the tribal fisherman? Total #

of participants? How many were tribal employees? Why is supplies &

equipment line item higher in 2022 than 2021? What was the price per

pound? Is there a conflict of interest?

Response data and numbers are in the report. Fisheries program would have

other data. Processors pay $15 per fish. Reason higher supplies & equipment

line item expected return of coho & chinook. Yes, there is fish in storage and

a distribution of fillets and canned salmon at later date. Seven gill net permits

varying number of crew members. As for employee fishers | do not know. |

did not set up budget, Dave Johnson can give clarification.

Response intentions to make sure our elders and people have fish. Also for

our fishers to be paid in value of the work put in. It is a first step to see what it

looks like, not intended to offend. Placing value back into us and we are all

trying to do the best we can.

Roberta Jose Bisbee recommendation for canned salmon to be utilized for

funerals and memorials also. Climate control projects encourage outreach to

school districts & education system for courses. So our youth can shine in

applications and be more informed. Internship data from Coho crew.

Internships, removing barriers especially during pandemic to empower our

youth.

Response thank you for recommendations and | whole heartedly tip my hat

to the Coho crew. Agree on adapting to needs for our youth, get them in

system & education. | will give report back to Mrs. Bisbee & Chair.

Roberta Jose Bisbee comment it is for all programs. Dr. Hartwig and | are

trying to assist youth in learning charts. Start a cohort to work along the way

and strongly encourage all programs to consider.

Response agree internships across all programs. Will be in process, but

even if we need use hard dollars to empower our youth.

James Spencer question for Quincy do you know the difference in accuracy

from reload lead vs. monolithic?

Response | have shot with both lead and copper but have yet to reload with

copper so do not have an answer.

James Spencer do we have a quorum? | have a resolution for climate

change, regenerative management plan.

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Response we do not have quorum, cannot take any action but get with

resolutions committee.

Jennifer Oatman apology for GC minutes being really late, | worked really

hard on them knowing the importance of accuracy. Concern South Fork so

many Sho-ban and soyapos, how does the State of Idaho control their

fishers? South Fork carries so much history, even first foods like

huckleberries. Highly encourage internships, acknowledgment of Silas

Whitman work with this. Give our people opportunities to learn in programs

and trips to Washington, D.C.

Response South Fork Salmon per meeting in June Joe Bear encouraged get

the word out to go fish. As for non-Indian and other tribe we will negotiate

during coordinated meeting calls agree it is an issue with us during fishing

times. Will continue to challenge State and Sho-ban. Thank You.

Response agree on issue with non-tribal fishers and the Shoshone Bannock.

We have couple opportunities through legal system that we are using as

leverage and will continue with our efforts.

Jennifer Oatman follow up thank you for all the efforts. Selway we need

awtinwaas (restroom) never been replaced since burned down or if the Tribe

can put up a portable outhouse during fishing season.

Kayla Warden has there been discussion or can we get a meat & fish

processing facility? Comment about climate change, heat wave affected

normal huckleberry picking areas. How many land purchases in near future?

How can we access our own land without trespassing?

Response we have more work to do for climate change and preserving our

first foods. Current conversation for cultural leave for our people to exercise

rights and values.

Response fishing stations | had conversation with CRITFC & in lieu about

fish processing station break down of infrastructure, cost, concrete, &

foundation for Nez Perce inclusive.

Allen Slickpoo Jr., stepped down as Chairman. Important to be cognitive of

US vs OR, why is Nez Perce always last when it involves CRITFC & the four

tribes. We want to maintain our way of life, continue fight for ceremonial and

traditional sacred foods. Permit regulation, we have to draw the line

somewhere help us get more fish back to the Nez Perce People don’t be

quick to open commercial season this is how spoiled we become.

Response thank you for your words. | agree with you and the importance of

exercising our rights. For the subsistence issue we are advocating and

fighting hard for our people with in mind ceremonial first.

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72.12:38 pm Release Panel, cannot take any action no quorum.

73.12:39 pm adjourn Fail 2021 General Council

74.Closing prayer — James Spencer

Good Spirit Drum Retire the Colors

Casey Mitchell Eagle Staff, Brentiyah Broncheau Eagle Staff, Jesse Leighton

Nez Perce Flag, & Wanda Souther American Flag.

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