GENERAL COUNCIL MINUTES

SPRING 2022

NEZ PERCE TRIBE

GENERAL COUNCIL MINUTES

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Thursday May 5, 2022

Spring General Council -Lapwai, ID

1. Call meeting to order at 8:25 a.m.

Dancing Eagle Drum, Eagle Staff — Jim Spencer, U.S. Flag — Tony Smith, Tribal Flag —

Joseph Attao

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Chaplain — Arthur Broncheau

Nez Perce Tribe Memorial — Wilfred Scott

GC Secretary Jasmine Higheagle read the House Rules.

8:48 a.m. Motion to approve House Rules, Dan Kane, Dallon Wheeler 2".

Julia Davis Wheeler requesting motion to expunge House Rule =. .. Subsidiary motion,

also move forward with Dan Kane but fequesting to strike #8. =

6. 8:54 am. Subsidiary Motion to expunge #8 grom age Rules. Motion by Julia Davis

Wheeler, Dave Holt 2"!, Motion Carried ~~ = ;

7. Accept House Rules by Dan Kane, Dallon Wheeler g Motion carried.

8: 56 am motion to approve age ia a Davis Wheeler, Robert Sh aN

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16. Resolutions Committee, Kayla Warden, Alice Spaulding, Paulette Smith & Margarita

Bulltail. Kayla Warden read report, invitation of Tribal Member presence at meetings,

update, members concerns and NPTEC. Margarita read two resolutions:

1. Implementation of the most up-to-date Nez Perce Tribe Police Department Policies

and Procedures.

2. The Nez Perce Tribe request the Bureau of Indian Affairs send a Special Officer to

review operating Policy and Procedures of The Nez Perce Tribal Police Department.

17. Loretta Islas discussion requesting copy of the resolution that was read.

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Julian Mathews not understanding and requesting clarification on what is being asked

from the resolutions that were read.

9:25 a.m. Motion to accept Resolution Committee Report by Julian Mathews, Louis

Harris 2"4. Motion carried.

Kayla Warden requesting motion on Safety and Wellbeing Resolution requesting That

the Nez Perce Tribe request the Bureau of Indian Affairs to send a Special Officer to

review operating Policy and Procedures of The Nez Perce Tribal Police Department.

. James Spencer have you brought to NPTEC and what action has been taken on it?

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Response and expression from the heart I came into this position thinking I could make

change, I feel the emotions of our tribal members concerns. We brought to the NPTEC

Members and nothing was offered to help, we were mistreated by that NPTEC table the

only person that stood up for us was Liz Attao. We did not get a response for resolution

brought forth.

. James R. Spencer I support this motion. Motion to accept Fegplution by James R.

Spencer, Louis Harris 2™.

Resolution GC Spring 2022-01 discussion.

Laurie Ann Cloud- what were the results of outside agency conducting investigation?

Response we have been working with Departme Interior Office J ustige Service to

iswers. Currently working with Chairman to

Bite laws of Indian laws? As a Tribal Member

Dave Holt I Support his resolution but I don’t see an organization structure to

visually see responsibilities like an ethics ordinance, we need better organizational

structure.

Susie Weaskus 638 to sign off on it and it’s about time our NPTEC took ownership of

programs.

Art Broncheau comment- J remember the loss of our tribal member to Domestic

Violence we were confused and not working together. Evaluations were non-existent.

Hands are tied when can’t get too involved. Also, I would like to make an apology to the

resolutions committee from my heart.

Margarita Bulltail clarification- on issues did research requesting our Tribal Law

Enforcement Manual to review policy & procedure we never received a copy. Question-

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Can we have the current manual that you are all following? We are just asking no

intention of being attacking.

Marisa Rickman | am in support of the resolution I have a bad name with our Law

Enforcement but they could do a better job to protect us and be honest.

Alene Powaukee clarification I am in support for use of internal investigation of policy

and procedures. Is it the same as to what Chairman is saying?

Mary Tallbull [ am in favor for this resolution because of the serious things that have

been happening on our reservation we want to see what is going on, no secrets.

Chairman Slickpoo kudos to our Resolution Committee the preamble was read referred

to OLC legal review, so far, we have had ten comments in support of the resolution.

Ann McCormack has the resolution been read is it not in the packet?

Louis Harris clarification Does it have to come back tothe floor if OLC decides to make

changes?

26. Motion to pass the resolution GC Spring 2022-01 at 10:25 am.

27. Motion to accept the report and excuse: bel by Danae Wilson. Mey Tallbull 2"4.

Motion Carried.

28. New Business at 10:26 a.m. 2 Z :

29. Sara Moffett made motion for an Amendment Committee for General €ouncil. Julia

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Mary Tallbull discussion in favor fc {6 ereate Geneml Council Amendments committee.

Julian Mathews be obj ective for amendments. to ) reach alk prusecabietrs not just the small

30. Motion to tabléthe A ents Committee until Friday May 6" @ 1:00 p.m. Danae

Wilson, Julian Ma . Motion Carried.

31. 10:55 a.m. NPTEC €hairman Samuel Penney read report and highlights. Thanked Art

Broncheau for his service and great sense of humor from the NPTEC & NPT. Also,

kudos to Joyce McFarland for local front MOU with area Universities recruitment,

retention and student funding. Deb Haaland announcement MMIW’P will share with

resolutions in March. Read a letter from the US Department of Justice.

32. Nez Perce Tribe Executive Director Jesse Leighton read report & highlights. Day Labor

Program 31 clients went into full time positions. Update senior complex plans economic

development of a Wellness Center.

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. General Council Chairman Slickpoo asked for the media to leave. so Mr. Leighton could

finish report/announcement.

. Mr. Leighton announcement Solar Development project with Department of Energ gy.

- Margarita Bulltail question why don’t you handle personnel issues? Why hasn’t NUPH

Board started back up? Why does NPTEC, I scratch your back you scratch mine? Why

isn’t Enterprise Office and Director of NMPH put under boards to supervise them,

because without that they report directly to NPTEC?

Response — About boards, by laws would have to be made. Personnel issues always

follow chain of command and other questions follow under NPT Code, on constitutions

under code to not get involved.

David Holt question and concern — White collar crime, how are we protecting our people

our cultural resources? How are you going address white-collar crime, with no plan of

operation?

Consuelo Guillory comment I think it needs to be corrected. —

Alene Powaukee question do you have a brochure on hemp, 1 is there a contact, can you

give a overview? Z

Response we will announce a workshop omBemp within each community.

Alene Powaukee clarification for dates and land ease a timeline.

Response yes individual growe need more conversations.

Julian Mathews comment thank you > Jesse and Nez Perce Tribe for the solar panels, I

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sovereignty & jurisdietion we as the Nez Perce Tribe are we protected to help our

people? MMIP.

Chantel Greene requesting recognition for her work in the Day Labor Program & Hemp.

She is also a business owner of XEXUS and would like to collaborate with NPT, in

support for climate change work commitment, economic development and strategic

planning.

Response congratulations on XEXUS and apology made and thank you for your work,

yes willing to sit down and talk for future collaboration.

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. 2:32 p.m. Lewiston Round up Roy alty 2

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. 12:20 p.m. motion to accept report and excuse panel Danae Wilson, Julian Mathews 2",

Motion Carried.

37. Reconvene @ 1:23 p.m.

38. Quintin Ellenwood read report, acknowledged committee members. Big thank you to

Committee Member Art Broncheau, Natural Resources & General Council.

. Erik Holt honoring, prayer to the givers of life, people without parents, and MMIW/P.

Acknowledgement of Nancy McAlister for her hard work and dedication. Kudos. Read

report & updates work with OLC for Law & Order Code with Natural Resources.

Natural Resources Manager Aaron Miles read report and thanked the Cultural Resources

staff for recent work recovering, coordination and protocol of the 10 ancestral tribal

remains in Asotin County. Also, the coordination with the State of WA Department

Archeological Preservation.

Nakia Williamson Cultural Resources Program acknowledged first time being able to

address General Council and is very honored to do so. Read report & updates on the

work, thanked the Law Enforcement Harold Scott, Leotis McC ormack & Austin Domebo

for manning the site on April 20, 2022 ourancestral remains were -feburied. Thanked

Mary Johnson for her service and work done: Highseieel internships been very

rewarding. Z

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Queen Nia Griffin, Princess Loreal Ellenwood

and Ali Martenson Invite to Lewiston Round Up September 2022.

ones for spawning ground surveys & mapping, but have not for

zonsidered thank you.

Willie Allman comment & question be more for the people, meet collection for the

elders during winter I hope it continues. Haven’t heard anything about elk/deer

population, is anyone keeping eye on the population?

Response thank you for bringing up it is an issue and we need find our role for wildlife,

habitat for elk/deer.

Response thank you for comments and we are trying to provide under the CARES act for

food distribution, conducted elk hunt and still provide opportunity of first foods.

Response thank you Mr. Allman we did address with Forest Services & the Wildlife

Program we will make sure we continue to advocate for all wildlife.

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Diane Mallickan question the Nature Trail Project what is it for, who is doing it and who

they doing it for? We have an issue of doing things without communication or input of

tribal members.

Lee Bourgeau comment appreciate Nakia Williamson and team for looking over our

ancestors. Aaron Miles with Natural Resources and Erik Hold providing fish, Dave

Johnson thank your for getting the cows out of mussel shell. My question is for Erik Holt,

why don’t we have a gatherer of commission?

47. Motion to accept report and excuse panel Melvin Wheeler, Elroy Moffett 2".

48. Jackie McArthur, Social Services Manager read report and highlights expressed gratitude

for opportunity to address General Council. May 5" is National MMIW is why I am

wearing red today and thank you to everyone who is. Shared organizational chart, current

death rates, kudos to Taricia Moliga for her hard work and dedication on grants and

assisting our tribal members. Karee Picard resigned from Uuyit Kimti, thank you, praise

and well wishes on her next adventure. Amanda Samuels is currently stepping in the

Interim Uuyit Kimti Director. August 2022 Mary Taylor is orgeeaing a Veteran Summit.

Elders of the year Frank Weaskus & Evel lyn Higheagle.

49. Joyce McFarland Education Manager announced ourCollege Graduates of 2022, Current

Tribal Scholarships, reestablishing scholarship i riversity of Idaho. Kudos to Abe

Broncheau and NAHOVA stu receiving an award from the State od Idaho. Current

economic development projects the Kamiah Mill Site7ar Education and the looking for

funding to relocate the ECPD.

50. Susie Weaskus read the-Senior Advisory Bows port and a lates Announcing to hold

elections in J une: ‘

Senior meals 4

Dr. Hartwig. “Wade White Eagle attendance

p as Liz Attao, Art Broncheau, J ackie

set once a @ month. Musselshell Meadow on agenda it is a cow

er and people being lazy using potato forks while digging.

#42. Motion caries

53. Closing prayer Art Broncheau, recess for the day.

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Friday May 6, 2022

Spring General Council — Lapwai. ID

Call Meeting to order 8:14 a.m.

Opening Prayer — Andre Picard Jr.

Joanna Marek, Director of NPT Vocational Rehabilitation presented report with update

on certification & trainings also successful collaboration efforts within our Tribal

Programs and outside agencies.

4. Rachel P. Edwards, Human Resources Subcommittee Chairman read the highlights of her

report 41 — new enrollment, 8 — blood update correction, ID Department of Health &

Welfare considering Ryan Oatman as a board member, 42" National Indian Education

Conference Kay Seven presented and mutual concern updating agreement with Tribes

and Department of Labor.

Elroy Moffett concern daughter head cook for 2 years and never received a full-time

position. We cannot keep holding each other down we should be helping our people by

uplifting our younger people. Grateful for the Senior Advisory Board for listening and

helping my daughter.

Response — Thank you for an excellent example of the work we do on the Senior

Advisory Board, we requested information of Social Services staff, seems like a stand

still but we will continue to fight.

Marissa Rickman grateful for Joanna Marek’s report she relates to the need of the

children in her family. Shared concerns of children safety & wellbeing, requesting a safe

place for our children to go. E

Response — Recommendation to bring nephew & niece to the Vocational Rehabilitation

to see how can assist.

Response = Our ‘init home will meet the needs of your children it is not a requirement to

be enrolled. Currently working on approval of Policy & Procedures and porch/deck.

Efta Axtell would like for collaboration with all programs to meet the needs of activities

for our youth, adults ages 18 — 55 years and our elders. Kudos to Joanna Marek and the

work done within the Vocational Rehabilitation Program.

Response the report of the Youth Advisory Board on back table to read our children

requests. There are current plans of establishing the Boys & Girls Club at the Wa-A’ Yas

Community Center, the other programs will be moved to the Mill Site.

Wanda Souther, I got my certified and would like start my own business as a in home

health worker. Also, my mom told me to pay attention to tribal government.

Response Vocational Rehabilitation can help with the talk of a business and I would

encourage you to apply with us.

5. Sarah Moffett question for Rachel Edwards on December 8, 2021 there was an admin

action of investigation on Social Services, Fire program and ???*inaudible Next question

for Silas I thought the Circle of Elders was under the Natural Resources when did it move

to Social Services? Next question for Education, retention & recruitment will you expand

in case management to meet our tribal needs? Kamiah School District are not all athletes,

specifically my son is artistic and he stated I don’t know what to do after high school.

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Response correction of date December 8, 2020 I did forward to Executive Director and

results are forthcoming.

Response we have Diane Ellenwood that currently trying to reclassify and also Kay

Seven both are doing great work. Thank you for the great reminder on further outreach.

Fawn Domebo acknowledged the dedication and work of Karee Picard. Question to

Jackie how can one program have all staff resign? How will it run now? Is there CPS

Policy & Procedures in place or only under law & order code? Can Senior Citizens

coordinate to bring our elders out for events/meals? Adult protection what is happening

to help our elders from abuse? What are findings from law & order action?

Response — We will be navigating through resignation, looking at grants and I will not

discuss Human Resource personnel issues. Need clarification on question about the

CPS... We are under Federal, BIA regulations, Law & Order and have policies within the

cps for response time, foster care, children’s home, and determination but what we don’t

have all together. =

Response — Result of law & order action April 12, 2022 there was.an amendment to

indirect cost budget and is scheduled to begin. Z

Solo Greene is there housing payments available for.some students ifse.we would like to

find out more information? CPS, ICWA & respo also if a parent goes through the

process of getting the children back; it has to be sistent. I am in support with what

Fawn said on policy & procedure, Consistency, responsibility & accountability. Can we

get documented of resources for the whole tribal membership?

Response — Housing scholarships can be re early if college student need for room

and board starting June but-be mindful of other costs taition & fees.

Response — Ni Z Perce Tribal Housing thority received a grant to help with rental

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Melvina Kills Crow who is going man the ifvestigation? Why did the senior center be

set aside for theadd on to the pharmacy? Cc omment I wanted to be here one last time, if

this is the last General C ouneil I am at and don’t expect to live pas this winter. I thank

youall for being here Llove being at General council to attend and have my say so.

Response — December 8, 2020 admin action passed.

David Holt, concern no services or resources for children with special needs we raised

our children, home schooled and now currently in college doing well. I am asking that we

solidify outreach,.also fer compassion, love and consistency.

Louis Harris whatare the policy & procedures for Social Services Program and

retaliation against employees? Where can it be found in policy and how can we stop

retaliation of employees?

Response —~ All of Social Services operate under the HRM — rights & responsibilities.

Kayla Warden question for HR Subcommittee how many tribal members enrolled that

are 18 years & older, 17 years & under and how many insufficient blood quantum?

Positive comment of the Family Tree day offered and hope to see again. The Boys &

Girls Club we don’t want an old one, we want a new one like Lapwai.

Response | apologize for not exact but estimated around 3500 enrolled members of the

Tribe. I can get a breakdown and get back to you, less then six because insufficient blood

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quantum. Also, Rosanna Greene you can visit to receive copy of your family tree. Ryan

Oatman is the Liaison to begin the Boy & Girls Club at the Wa-A’ Yas but is currently

looking on funding for a new facility.

Andre Picard Jr. Family Tree Day in two weeks.

Response enrolled member 18 years and older total 2,061, and 17 years and under total

709.

Joanna Marek regarding the day labor program, they work with low income families but

can not utilize clients on day labor program because it is not consistent work to follow

clients. Also, to be mindful that it is not tax exempt so clients will not receive a tax return

end of year.

Alene Powaukee question and clarification of adoption through enrollment? Question for

CPS what considers a child to be within program? When children are removed what

happens with children and what does your program do? Who are the family members that

you contact, is it immediate family? Education question looking for more information

and how can we increase our scholarship money?

Response adoption ordinance refers to 18 years and older that have not been adopted

birth to 18 years of age. :

Response cither the police camdeclare if in iro Brniger or cps works with families

to prevent removal, if removal happens then family members will be identified by parents

if unsuccessful then other family members will be contacted.

6. 9:46 a.m. Motion to accept the report and € excuse panel byl Danae Wilson, Alene

Powaukee 2". Motion Carried.

7. Budget & Finanee Subcommittee C asey Mitchell i ealuction & read report.

8. *** 10:00 a.m. Motion for Executive Sess n with keeping financial auditors & managers

by Kayla Warden, Susie Weaskus 2nd, Metion Carried.

9. *** 11:50am. Motion to-come out of Executive Session by Danae Wilson, Melvin

Wheeler 2". Motion carried.

1151 a.m. Motion to accept report and excuse panel by Agnes Weaskus, Susie Weaskus

2*4_ Motion Carried-

11. Recess for Lunch.

12. 1:01 p.m. teconvene from lunch.

13. Enterprise Executive/Financial Reports

14. Nez Perce Enterprise Exeeutive Officer Nikoli Greene introductions and read report.

15. 1:05 p.m. Motion for Executive Session by Alene Powaukee, Trish Heavyrunner 2".

Motion Carried. ~—=—

16. 2:20 p.m. Motion to come out Executive Session by Danae Wilson, Trish Heavy Runner

2°4_ Motion Carried.

17. 2:21 p.m. Motion to accept report and excuse panel by Danae Wilson, Trish Heavy

Runner 2™. Motion Carried.

18. Lift from floor Amendments Committee Danae Wilson, Julian Mathews 2",

19. Amendments proposed ex amount of dollars from GC budget ADHOC committee one

year, Bill Picard, DelRae Kipp, Roberta Jose-Bisbee, Louis Harris, Yvonne LeCornu,

Sam Smith, James R. Spencer, Daniel Spaulding, Sergio Islas and Sara Moffett.

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20. Subsidiary motion to not start until October 1*

21. Danae Wilson withdraw.

Robert Kipp Will they be voted on through ballots?

Julia Davis-Wheeler We should talk of a constitutional convention, then everyone has

input not just NPTEC.

Kerma Greene A timeline for task and bylaws we have to specific if paid positions.

Ann McCormack A constitutional convention should be a priority.

Agnes Weaskus ADHOC committee you do not need to have bylaws or a lengthy

discussion.

Elroy Moffett we need this to update ourselves to keep ourselves safe we already have a

frame work.

22. Motion carried at 2:40 p.m. for Amendments Committee.

23. Federal Partners Forest Service Liaison read report and updates.

24. U.S. National Park service announcement Packard Meadows naming in June at Lochsa.

25. Forest Services recent Hires David Kane goal is to work in collaboration with Cultural

Resource, NPT and Forest Resources.

26. B.I.A. read report and updates, recent hire Joel Carter

Lee Bourgeau Congratulations to Joel Carter. ™ any upcoming Youth Camps or

services?

Response — Covid slowed us down but did not stop u us. as. we have future collaborations

with camps and presenters. ——

Gwen Carter do: you know how many peop

the Bureau can de to help with quick claim de

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trust we can protect if out of trust we might need to work with land services.

William Antell who is responsible for clear tuts? Are they disregarding gathering parts

ofour Natural Resources, how do we reinforee to best adhere best practices.

Response — Thank You for your question, Potlatch land area, private timberland, what is

managed sustained ability.

Kerma Greene is there a strategic ‘plan to purchase land & what are we going to do with

that? To the Bureau can you come up with any statistical data, I need numbers? Why

don’t we receive numbers? How or why is BIA supporting the letter received about by

passing your ‘Tight? Some land got put in land trust and Ronald Halfmoon never wanted

that. LE

Joanna Marek add sssed Rich Ferguson, Land Services Program is to report all

trespasses then superintendent follows through. NPTEC removed all allotments record

for enrollment and land. How can we have access to those records? The records that were

allowed to be removed now can’t get access to get a child enrolled. Are they going get

our BIA offices closed? What is the reorganization of the State of Idaho? Who is sitting

on the committee, BIA Superintendent should be included and NPTEC? The

Superintendent provide an access map for the people tomorrow.

"audible. Is there anything

der to family land back?

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Response records being transferred 0 the repository was with previous superintendent.

BIA generated records prepared to the heir. As the Superintendent I don’t know how

much power I have with the State of Idaho for reorganization.

Bill Picard Cheryl and Rich I am a hunter we lost our treaty right because land sold to

private owner. The land should give us our treaty right regardless of sold or trade,

Potlatch land issue a ticket. Federal or BIA may have bought the land but not our treaty

right.

Julia Davis Wheeler Mr. Carter we as a people we need land information conference for

us as Nimiipuu. General Council Chair can you get a meeting with NPTEC and land

people for a conference? Why are the wills sent to Portland and not at our Bureau? Forest

will experts talk and meet with our children?

Darlene Pinkham learned by hearing the folks talk about it, shared land issues, and nontribal vs tribal.

Jerrod Rickman to the BIA Superintendes information beaver block exchange...

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Response we can look into it on our side and compare notes.

27. 4:01 p.m. Motion to accept reports and excuse. erie, by Danae Wilson, Scherri Greene

Qnd

28. Point of Privilege 4:01 p.m. Bill Picard Resolutie E C Spring 2022-02, that 5% of gross

funds collected are deposited into a special account, Melvin Wheeler 2",

Mitchell Wilson I agree with motion, but thethreshold of 1. 5 should be monthly

regardless.

Agnes Weaskus i in “support but to incl arr

Aqua Greene agree with the Mitch I d

should have quarterly per-capita.

Quintin Ellenwood I support the sesolution and I hope it includes land services fee or

trust on grazing. I hope it clarifies, with accountability who we do business with.

Tonia Garcia I: support because it will give us accurate numbers in generativity money.

Kath y Taylor | wonder what clarification?

Bill Picard programs be-funded after the 5% out.

29. Motion Catried at 4:16 p.m. GC Spring 2022-02.

30. Motion to recess by Danae Wilson, Shirley Allman 2". Motion failed.

31. Roberta J ose-Bisbee Nimiipuu Health Executive Director introduction, read report and

updates. Announcement Covid 19 Hero Award received by Dr. Kim Hartwig. Shared a

video of the past two years through pandemic.

32. Shannon Wheeler Land Commission Chair introduction of committee members and

presented report.

33. Anthony Johnson NPT Human Resources Manager, introduction and read highlights.

100% Nez Perce Tribal Member Staff, very grateful for their dedication to our Tribe.

Updating HR Logo to reflect family, collaborating with Tatlo, Language Program get

manual in Nimiipuutimt.

34. Kim Cannon, Land Services Director read report and updates.

nirastructure.

think we should have put a cap of 1.5, we

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35. Richard Arthur Nez Perce Tribal Housing Authority Board Chair, read report and update

on Little Village.

36. Motion to recess at 5:55 p.m. by Sherri Greene, Ann McCormack 2"4.

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Saturday May 7, 2022

Spring General Council — Lapwai, ID

Call meeting to order 8:56 a.m.

James Spencer opening prayer.

Questions for the Panel

William Antell acknowledgment of the hard work & dedication of Nimiipuu Health

Staff. Question for NMPH how random are the drug testing? I have been confronted by

friends and or family of coworkers speaking of internal work issues. I have had rude

comments from fellow employees and supervisors and feel those issues have been

overlooked. Question for Bio Control Is there any type of species that you have to help

with my work in the riparian areas that I do under my 503c nonprofit?

Response Thank you for your comments, congratulations on your sobriety and higher

education. We are the only entity that utilizes the random drug policy and the Valley

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medical insurance to include=

satisfaction surveys for emple

ing on the hemp and land conversations.

thing weneed to work harder and set priority is working with our

Veterans and accés trent resources while they are here. As for hemp conversation

we are requesting Mary Jane Oatman to educate board on hemp products. We are in

progress of building tiny homes with access to showers and laundry.

Response we do have some upcoming meetings for hemp education and looking for

community feedback the Nez Perce Tribe Executive Director will be sending out notice.

William Allman concer of lack of providers medical and dental which scheduling is set

two months out and was turned away when waiting for appointment. For Nez Perce Tribe

Human Resources your regulations are pretty strict. Are there any grants for funding for

fire wood up river to meet needs? For forestry is there any programs you currently work

with that are tribal?

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Response — I apologize you should have never been turned away, as for providers there is

a shortage and we are currently trying to recruit for a full-time position or extended hours

to meet Kamiah facility needs.

Response the need to consider traditional knowledge and sovereignty, I support what was

said and open to conversation.

Response you are right we do need be smarter how we protect our homes.

Leander Goodteacher few issues current positions at Fisheries I see a lot of movement

of non-tribal hires, raises and step increases. Tribal employees left Fisheries because our

voices are never heard. For housing we need affordable housing for single people. For

NPT Human Resources issues with longevity there is diserepancies in HR that gets

washed under the table. For NMPH I have to get back surgery, I want quality of life

that’s it...

Mary Jane Oatman thank you for everyone present, I am upset we aren’t talking about

current opioid issues what is our strategic-plan? Johnson & Johnson dollars? Putting the

State of Idaho, telling them and putting them on notice! What is our plan to address our

opioid crisis? We want to blame & prot 1

What is our plan to address reality? Johnso ss J ohnsoa settlement do. we g have a plan for

opioid crisis? 2

Response regards to opioid

strategic plan, action planning. Ne)

instead of a power point report. Opioids

leadership of the plan. A

am listening ‘in support regards planning a

rsement. | don? know, will bring up at MDT.

r what they got. All I hear is give me, but no

Response Transitional

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What are the traditional ys of dealing with aches, pains and health issues? Do we have

a program to meét¥ r youth to encourage different positions?

Response — Thank You needles exchange program and recovery program for a recovery

center & sober living facility. Education MOU with WSU field of medicine with school

district acknowledgement of Cory Greene.

Bridgette Greene — watch how you carry yourself, be mindful of our young people.

HR — how do you plan on TEK? How are you going to evaluate or score? What can be

worked out to help our elders deal with children and grandchildren under the influence?

What is your plan step by step when under the influence when hurting your family?

Response — Thank You, I don’t have the answer but I am willing to look into & meet. I

will offer first to open ear.

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Julia Davis Wheeler — This is your time. your meeting. I see missing traditional healing.

Do your resolutions & action. We need a tribal action plan for our opioid, alcohol, or

meth we need documents to tell counties and states.

4. Motion for Nez Perce Tribe Action Plan against alcohol & drugs, Julia Davis Wheeler,

Kerma Greene 24. Motion is carried.

Julia Davis Wheeler will have a draft.

Response we have had several meetings on topic, we need a timeline to happen at a fast

rate. How we treat our people, law enforcement using informants etc. We need get our

people the help & treated.

5. 11:30 a.m. Chairman Slickpoo requested Andre Picard Jr. to pray and a moment of

silence for our elder’s funeral service.

6. Darlene Pinkham shared words on power of choice, “T pray everyone has a happy heart,

open your heart to hunyuwats sunshine.”

7. Joanna Marek — admin action for council to come together collectively and to

redistricting motion for executive session. Z

8. 11:42 am. Joanna Marek, Agnes Weaskus:2 2"! Motion carried.

9. 12:00 p.m. motion to come out of executive Session. Joanna Marek, Jatia | Davis- Wheeler

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Louis Harris — BH based 0 nce cunviculiiee id approach. | would like to

encourage a more interactive approaé ounselor said they don’t believe in harm

reduction stated i in groups. I have had else where ecause I lost faith in behavior

e & traditions if we’re going to utilize we need to stick with it.

-for our female officers especially our tribal v women. Exit

am requesting to the-g etal council staff that we put an elder section and teach the tellers

and staff for water and to be seen when an elder is raising their hand. We need a reader

board for NMPH, a urgent care, a minor care, elder section and more privacy for

pharmacy.

Response — currently expanding the HRM, NMPH has an exit survey as part of the

employee packet we are currently in the process for three reader boards.

Response exit interviews, upon employment if they have a gender preference.

Ethel Greene — Housing why do we keep raising rent? Area medium rental scale, who

made plans for the pharmacy remodel, is there parking improvements for the handicap,

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how much money was spent on the pharmacy? To NPT HR no index on departments?

We do not have a timely process on merit increases when did that come to?

Response — regarding NMPH the plans were a team of NMPH staff, the reason it took

priority when covid hit was a top project that qualified under covid funds and met all

criteria. Yes ] agree parking is an issue the budget amount is 3.5 million we are currently

at 2.7 million.

Response — | agree the table of content and index will improve, merit increase we meet

with managers.

Response — NPTHA income has to be reported area medial out of five counties we

follow the lowest.

Kerma Greene — land, thank you for the plans and documents but we have never seen

any of the plans. Can you please email them to me? Can we get cameras on our land to

prevent sign from being torn down? We need. horse therapy for our children. We need a

comprehensive strategic plan on our reservation for housing. My biggest issue is we need

plans with timelines. NMPH I am diabetic an it took me four months to get ortho shoes,

can you explain what the process is all t my” personal information went with a referral is

that a violation through HIPPA? I would like to see mere homes on Our reservation for

young people. Z EA Z

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ti uke the work and up for the challenge. Announcement

ittee meeting and hold NPTEC accountable, Information

log on. Announcement the Department Interior of Justice had

sha Anderson, The Non-Invisible Act Commission.

14. Kenton Beckstead, Order Executive Officer read report and update on NPT Jail

cost 2.4 million, complete by summer and a sweat lodge will be included with a plan of

rehabilitation opportunity for our people.

15. Melvin Wheeler acknowledged Art Broncheau and his work. Staff introductions, read

report and updates for eligibility requirements for clients.

16. Harold Scott, Nez Perce Tribe Law Enforcement Chief, been in field since 2016 and I

had three goals, 1. Bring a tribal jail with culture. 2. & 3. ***Inaudible.... The Police

officers are making sure we are still safe, dedicated and are still here. Every three months,

we are rising in crime calls, received 1200 calls, during pandemic was 500 and we are

now up to 640. Under Public Law 280 — does not have mental.

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17. Adam Villavicencio, Nez Perce Tribe Conservation Enforcement Chief shared history.

introduction of staff and updates.

Judy Oatman — applaud Adam Villavicencio and Kenton Beckstead thank you. My

concern is for the Chief of Police people not being accepted into the jails, a non-violent

person being assaulted we have put them in there without their consent. We expect police

to protect, but in two cases they didn’t. Our elders should not be facing abuse, we should

not be burying our young people to opioid overdose. The danger was well known in

advance of domestic violence, death could have been prevented. Beckstead you need to

be hiring and firing to prevent more death. TERO — CIB Paul Oatman is trying to pick up

phones tribal headway, retaliation is a sad thing. Include a Kamiah TERO.

Response — yes stuck on Idaho Law.

18. 3:04 p.m. brought in Lapwai Ballot Boxes.

Tai Simpson — thank you to Kenton & Huli for attending the MMIW/P Conference. I am

two for two in passing legislation for MMEW. In January the Federal money of $750,000

to address issues, improving criminal justice response. Question & expectation I support

nurture and accountability a financial audit, where does the money go? Community

outreach plan to rebuild trust from law enforéement. Policies & Procedures to be made

public we need access. What are current plans? €or amunity Liaison? I wall offer for free

eds. Cultural awareness training,

investigative agency. :

selectiv “pple by t

PD admin using “Supervisor Discretion” which means;

do whatever they want, but when called out on their immoral

id blame “higher administration.’ I began my complaints in

So, I cited violations-according to the 2005 policies given to me upon hire that ere copied

and pasted from Lewiston PD, but then I was told, “We don’t use those ones, we’re using

Supplemental Policies from 2014.” I’s cite all kind of different policies but would get the

run around. I tried to go to the HR, but August 6, 2018 Chief sent out a memo preventing

all PD staff from disclosing about eh department and its staff or cases would only go

through the Chief, leaving the LOEO and NPTEC only one source of information. To do

so, would be grounds for disciplinary action for insubordination for refusing to carry out

a valid work or task even if disagreed requested by one’s supervisor. Not only is tis a

memo a gag order, but it’s directly giving the Chief and Supervisors responsibility for

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any action taken, not the lower front-line workers. Then. all of sudden policies were

being written and implemented without approval. I took this complaint to the new LOEO

about the here varying versions of Light Duty policies they were drafting with more and

more strict requirements in order for me to fully return after work injuries and pregnancy,

and they were retroactively implementing them on me, a 7-month pregnant tribal

member. The PD made it impossible for me to fully recover and treatment me differently

form all the other injured employees. After giving birth, they wanted me to retake

physical agility test, which includes a 1.5-mile run, and I had all my work privileges

revoked, while several other officers injured before, during and afterwards, did not have

this done to them. I found out in 2019, the Supplemental policies they were using, were

rescinded January 2017. They were citing and using policies no longer in affect. Before I

resigned in January 2017. They were citing and using policies no longer in affect. Before

I resigned in January 2022, they started involving BIA policy and procedures on top of

the other three they were using. I reported-officers with Domestic Violence history and

excessive force incidences but this cause me to become socially isolated, receive

differential treatment, discriminated, ane targeted from the whole department and the

Lieutenant Detective continuously made mali igned statements about méto other PD

employees, and an Internal Investigation was pushed upon me, yet no action was taken

against officers’ misconduct. 2021 Chief revoked my training privileges and said

I stop talking about what’s going-on Rib deperimentithen he will sign off on more. Our

‘0 the LOE! O's, I went to HR, I tried

Ae new ED, | had Point of Privilege with NPTEC

afiswers. What’s upsetting is I went to the L*O

who the problematic employees \ were and then and

any standards and this internal investigation is violating employee and tribal rights, with

good officers being wrongfully terminated and Giglio’s without due process. If at all

possible. Mr. Chairman, I’s like to know how to present a motion for a Vote of No

confidence in the current tribal police department supervisor, admin, command, direct

reports to the Chief, whatever fancy made up titles they like to give themselves, because

they are not sharing the whole story with higher administration and obstructing

Resolutions. They are withholding facts and omitting evidence. This should have

everyone worried about how bad the corruption is within the department because the

good officers who were wrongfully terminated were immediately hired by other law

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enforcement agencies because their trained and certified background investigators

discovered Tribal PD gave misleading and erroneous information. Calls to dispatch have

dropped, people don’t want to call in reports anymore. Between 35-40 cases are not

followed up on with repeat offenders from past 4-5 years, which is the reason the

Prosecutors office applied for grants to have external DV & Sexual Assault detectives

complete PD investigations. We need to look at the overall cause and affect of what’s

going on. Public Safety and trust are non-existent. The tribe shouldn’t be worried about

finances, we shouldn’t be putting money before our loved one’s lives. Peoples wellbeing

should be worth more than any amount of money.

19. Motion for vote of no confidence by Channa Henry, Louis Harris 2".

Mary Jane Oatman make sure to follow up I am in support of the motion.

David Holt there are good in our tribal pd, I have PTSD & look to officers help like

saving my grandchild. I abstain & not in support.

Alene Powaukee I appreciate what the PD has done for our pales i in the high school I

am against & support.

Nancy McCallister I have all positive experiences, they were very helpful with my son

& ano trespassing. Sa Be

Aqua Greene. TERO why are we paying for you to do drugs? What budget is that

ere crimes happening everyday but we are allowing it? You break up a

house party, why netthe jungle? 3% Tero fees where does that go?

Response we are operated off our Tero Fees.

Response answer to the homeless, choice by individuals because of recent death we have

bought food, EOC committee during pandemic provided cleaning stations and

unfortunately we are in a dilemma we enable our own families.

21. Motion to authorize NPTEC a land commission meeting to present to BIA & Land

Services with all land owners by Julia Davis Wheeler, Scherri Greene 2"! Motion

Carried, NPGC-005 Admin Action.

22. Julia Davis Wheeler MMIW we have many that have not been helped sexual

assault/rape with true counseling. Would like more signatures to support a plan.

coming from?-

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Conservation officers how is having them under fishing doing us any good, should be

under different program? Our general Council House Rules we need to remember that for

meetings. MMIW/P I want to see more support from us Nimiipuu. Recognized

Organization.

. Motion to recognize the MMIW/M on the Nez Perce Reservation by Julia Davis Wheeler,

Mary Jane Miles 2". Motion carried NPGC-006 Admin Action.

Lucinda George make use of our mental health for police. We need to thank Sam

Penney, he was trying to get rid of Public Law 280, we need get rid of it the Sheriff

Association will not pass our jail.

Mary Tallbull Fish & Wildlife should be at Kamiah & Conservation Enforcement.

Everyone needs to be answering their phones could be serious, violent cases being

dropped, because were not given speedy trial sO courts dismissed them. We can do better.

24. 4:30 p.m. Kamiah & Orofino ballot boxes dropped off. ©

25. 4:34 p.m. Election Ordinance counting of-bal Hots immediately.

26. Motion to accept reports and excuse el by Danae Wilson, Erish Heavy Runner 2".

Motion Carried. —

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. 5:08 p.m. Ballot Count

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Jasmine Higheagle

General Council Chairman General Council Secretary

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