# Phone Directory……………………………………………… (2023) > Briefs, arguments, decisions, and more. URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/documents/tribal%3Aspokane%3Ab95692ed1e688b82 ## Record - **Collection:** Tribal code - **Document type:** Tribal code ## Text 2023 0 TABLE OF CONTENTS Phone Directory……………………………………………… DNR Phone Directory……………………………………… HHS Phone Directory………………………………………. Enterprise Contact Information………………………. Community Phone Numbers…………………………… Housing Contact Information …………………………. Other Resource Contact Information ……………… Public Safety……………………………………………………. Ambulance…………………………………………. Fire…………………………………………………….. Police…………………………………………………. License Plate………………………………………. Communication Services…………………………………… The Rawhide Press……………………………… Community & Economic Development………........ David C. Wynecoop Memorial Clinic…………………. Department of Natural Resources………………….... Fuels…………………………………………………… Tribal Fish & Hatchery………………………… Water & Fish Program………………………... Air Quality………………………………………….. Fire Prevention Program……………………. Realty………………………………………………… Enrollment…………………………………………………….… Finance………………………………………………………….… HHS……………………………………………………………….… Commodities/Food………………………….. HHS………………………………………….………. Family Violence………………………….…….. Head Start………………………………….…….. Housing………………………………………………………….. Information Technology……………………….………… Midnight Mine Community Liaison……….………… Planning and Public Works…………………………….. Moccasin Express…………………….………. Spokane Tribal Enterprises…………………………….. Spokane Tribal Network…………………………………. TANF/477……………………………………………………….. Spokane Tribal TERO………………………………………. VFW………………………………………………………………… Wellpinit Boys & Girls Club……………………………… Wellpinit School District………………………………….. 2 3 4 5 6 7 8-13 14 15-16 17 18-19 20 21 21 22-24 25-27 28 29 30-32 33 34 35-36 37 38-39 40-42 43 44-45 46-56 57 58 59-61 62-64 65-66 67-68 69-73 74-83 84 85-87 88-90 91-93 94-95 96-99 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 SPOKANE TRIBE RESOURCE Colville TRIBE RESOURCE Kalispel Tribe Resource CDA Tribe Resource Chemical Dependence Counseling Senior Services SPOKANE TRIBAL NETWORK 509-258-4535 EXT 4006 Wellpinit Trading Post 6206 Ford-Wellpinit Rd Wellpinit, WA 99040 509-258-7121 Spokane Tribe Head Start 6208 Agency Loop Rd Wellpinit, WA 99040 509-258-7229 Wellpinit High School Wellpinit-Westend Rd Wellpinit, WA 99040 www.wellpinit.org 509-258-4535 Spokane Tribe Health & Human Services 6228 Old School Rd Wellpinit, WA 99040 www.spokanetribe.com 509-258-7502 Covid Relief Aide, Counseling Health and Wellness Spokane Tribal Senior Center 1-800-789-9102 509-258-7129 fax: 509-258-8883 PO Box 100 Wellpinit, WA. 99040 angiec@spokanetribe.com Spokane Indian Housing Authority 6403 Sherwood Addition Rd Wellpinit, WA 99040 www.spokaneiha.com 509-818-1460 Spokane Tribal Fish Hatchery 5629 Hatchery Rd Ford, WA 99013 spokane-tribal-fishhatchery.business.site 509-258-7297 Spokane Tribe NYCP Grant Jennifer LeBret 509-258-6880 Educational Resources K- 12 Spokane Tribal TANF 232 E Lyons Ave Spokane, WA 99208 www.stoi-tanf.com 509-533-1360 Two Rivers Resort 6828 WA-25 Davenport, WA 99122 www.tworiversresort.com 509-722-4029 Spokane Tribe 6195 Wellpinit-Westend Rd Wellpinit, WA 99040 www.spokanetribe.com 509-458-6500 Wellpinit Boys and Girls Club Wellpinit, WA 99040 509-258-4804 Spokane Tribe Natural Resources Wellpinit, WA 99040 www.spokanetribe.com 509-626-4400 Spokane Tribe Culture 6187 Wellpinit Agency Loop Wellpinit, WA 99040 www.spokanetribe.com 509-258-4060 David C Wynecoop Memorial Clinic Wellpinit, WA 99040 www.ihs.gov 509-258-4517 Westend Community Center 6419 Salinas Ct Fruitland, WA 99129 509-722-3722 8 Food Distribution Center Spokane Tribe 6208 Wellpinit-Westend Rd Wellpinit, WA 99040 509-258-7145 Colville Tribe Mental Health PO Box 150, Nespelem, WA 99155 | (509) 634-2610 | Fax (509) 634-2607 | Toll Free 1800-573-9343 Nespelem Main Office (509) 634-2610 | Fax (509) 634-2607 | Toll Free 1-800-573-9343 Omak Mental Health Main Office (509) 422-5688 | Fax (509) 422-7470 | Toll Free 1800-573-9343 Omak Chemical Dependency Main Office (509) 422-5688 | Fax (509) 422-7470 | Toll Free 1-800-573-9343 Inchelium Mental Health Main Office (509) 722-7070 | Fax (509) 722-7088 | Toll Free 1800-573-9343 Inchelium Chemical Dependency Main Office (509) 722-7068 | Fax (509) 722-7071 | Toll Free 1-800-573-9343 Basic Services Provided By Chemical Dependency Information and Referrals Evaluations/Screening Individual Therapy Group Therapy DUI ADIS Intensive Outpatient Culturally Relevant Treatment Basic Services Provided By Mental Health Information and Referrals Evaluations/Screening Individual Therapy Group Therapy Family Counseling Couples Counseling Psychiatric/Medication Management Culturally Relevant Treatment GENERAL COUNSELING We offer a wide variety of counseling services to people of all ages with drug or alcohol, mental health, or upsetting life problems. These services can help with problems such as depression, family conflicts, anxiety, phobias, substance abuse, relationships, and adjustment to difficult life situations like grief and loss. Our experienced qualified staff are trained to deal with the most difficult problems with professionalism, sensitivity, and strict confidentiality. CRISIS No one plans for a crisis or emergency. They happen. We are here to help you. During regular office hours call or stop by and someone will help support you. If you require a mental health or chemical dependency screening, we will schedule one and make referrals to other community support agencies when needed. Call (509) 634-2610 or 1-800-573-9343 (Eastern WA only). A qualified therapist/counselor will assist you in accessing what services you need with caring concern. Colville Tribes Fire Management PO Box 188 Keller, WA 99140 www.colvilletribes.com 509-634-3100 Colville Tribes Indian Health 19 Lakes Ave Nespelem, WA 99155 www.ihs.gov 509-634-2913 Colville Tribal Credit 14 Moses Rd Nespelem, WA 99155 509-634-2664 Food Distribution Center Okanogan County CAC Nespelem 37 Lakes Ave Nespelem, WA 99155 509-634-2769 Food Distribution Center Colville Confederated Tribes Food Bank Lakes Ave Nespelem, WA 99155 509-634-2770 Nespelem Trading Post 3 Lakes Ave Nespelem, WA 99155 www.colvillefuels.com 509-634-2701 Nespelem Fish & Wildlife 64 School Loop Rd Nespelem, WA 99155 www.cct-fnw.com 509-634-2110 Lucy F. Covington, Government Center 21 Colville St Nespelem, WA 99155 colivlletribes.com 509-634-2200 Food Distribution Nespelem, WA 99155 509-634-2767 Colville Tribal Enterprise 28 Okanogan St Nespelem, WA 99155 509-634-2473 Nespelem Powwow Arbor Lower Columbia River Rd Nespelem, WA 99155 509-634-2369 Nespelem Community Center 4000 Columbia River Rd Nespelem, WA 99155 9 www.cct-ene.com 509-634-2369 Colville Indian Housing Authority 42 Convalescent Center Blvd Nespelem, WA 99155 www.colvilletribes.com 509-634-2160 Colville Tribes Indian Health 19 Lakes Ave Nespelem, WA 99155 www.ihs.gov 509-634-2913 Health Center 39 Short Cut Rd Nespelem, WA 99155 www.lrchc.com 509-634-7300 Omak Longhouse 3327090003 Omak, WA 98841 www.colvilletribes.com Paschal Sherman Indian School 169 North End Omak Lake Rd Omak, WA 98841 www.psischiefs.org 509-422-7590 Coeur D'Alene Tribes 850 A St Plummer, ID 83851 www.cdatribe-nsn.gov 208-686-1800 Coeur D'Alene Tribal Youth 281 G St, Plummer, ID 83851 www.youthprogramscda.com 208-686-1631 Food Distribution Center Coeur d'Alene Tribe Food Distribution Services 30903 S Cave Bay Rd Worley, ID 83876 208-686-4041 Marimn Health Wellness Center 1100 A St, Plummer, ID 83851 www.marimnhealth.org WORLEY COMMUNITY CENTER 9936 W E St Worley, ID 83876 www.cityofworley.org 208-686-1258 Coeur D'Alene Tribe 850 A St, Plummer, ID 83851 www.cdatribe-nsn.gov 208-686-1800 Northwest Native Development Fund 14 Joe Moses Rd Nespelem, WA 99155 www.thenndf.org 509-634-4707 American Indian Community Center 1025 W Indiana Ave Spokane, WA 99205 www.aiccinc.org 509-535-0886 NATIVE Project 1803 W Maxwell Ave Spokane, WA 99201 www.nativeproject.org 509-483-7535 Camas Path 934 S Garfield Rd Airway Heights, WA 99001 www.kalispeltribe.com 509-789-7630 Kalispel Tribe 1981 LeClerc Rd N Cusick, WA 99119 www.kalispeltribe.com 509-445-1147 Kalispel Tribal Public Safety 3572 LeClerc Rd N Cusick, WA 99119 www.kalispeltribe.com 509-447-7287 Kalispel Tribal Court 22 Camas Flat Rd Cusick, WA 99119 www.kalispeltribe.com 509-445-1664 Kalispel Pow Wow Grounds 99180, Pow Wow Park Cusick, WA 99119 www.kalispeltribe.com 509-445-1147 Hillyard Senior Centers 4001 N Cook St Spokane, WA 99207 www.hillyardseniorcenter.org 509-482-0803 Sinto Senior Activity Center 1124 W Sinto Ave Spokane, WA 99201 www.sintocenter.org 509-327-2861 Corbin Senior Activity Center 827 W Cleveland Ave Spokane, WA 99205 www.corbinseniorcenter.org 509-327-1584 Elder Services 5125 N Market St, Spokane, WA 99217 www.dshs.wa.gov 509-458-7450 Mid-City Concerns Senior Center 1222 W 2nd Ave Spokane, WA 99201 www.mowspokane.org 509-747-3257 Spokane Valley Senior Center 2426 N Discovery Pl Spokane Valley, WA 99216 www.spokanevalleyseniorcent er.org 509-926-1937 Loon Lake Food Bank 3945 Fir St Loon Lake, WA 99148 www.newhungercoalition.org 509-233-8450 Colville Food Bank 210 S Wynne St Colville, WA 99114 www.colvillefoodbank.org 509-684-2971 10 Chewelah Food Bank 302 E Main Ave Chewelah, WA 99109 www.chewelahfoodbank.weebl y.com 509-935-6204 Colville Food Bank 210 S Wynne St Colville, WA 99114 www.colvillefoodbank.org 509-684-2971 Food Distribution Center Isabella House 2308 W 3rd Ave Spokane, WA 99201 509-624-1244 Deaconess Health and Education Center 910 W 5th Ave Spokane, WA 99204 www.multicare.org 509-473-5800 Shriners Hospitals for Children — Spokane 911 W 5th Ave Spokane, WA 99204 www.shrinershospitalsforchildr en.org 509-455-7844 MultiCare Deaconess Hospital 800 W 5th Ave Spokane, WA 99204 www.multicare.org 509-473-5800 Sacred Heart Children's Hospital - Spokane 101 W 8th Ave Spokane, WA 99204 www.washington.providence.o rg 509-474-3131 Spokane Digestive Center 105 W 8th Ave Suite #6010 Spokane, WA 99204 www.spokanedigestive.com 509-838-5950 Providence Epilepsy Center Spokane 105 W 8th Ave Spokane, WA 99204 www.washington.providence.org 509-474-6650 St Anne's Child & Family Center 25 W 5th Ave Spokane, WA 99204 www.stanneskids.com 509-232-1111 VA 4815 N Assembly St Spokane, WA 99205 www.spokane.va.gov 509-434-7000 Providence High Risk Pregnancy Clinic 101 W 8th Ave Suite 1100 Spokane, WA 99204 www.washington.providence.org 509-474-4060 Providence Internal Medicine McClellan St - Spokane 820 S. McClellan Street Suites 200 & 500, Spokane, WA 99204 Developmental Disabilities Services 1611 W Indiana Ave Spokane, WA 99205 www.dshs.wa.gov 509-329-2900 Planned Parenthood - Spokane Health Center 123 E Indiana Ave Bldg A Spokane, WA 99207 www.plannedparenthood.org 509-207-3017 Community & Family Services Foundation One Rock Point, 1212 N Washington Street, Suite #304, Spokane, WA 99201 cfsf.site 509-321-7749 Herzog Family Center 2711 S Grand Blvd Spokane, WA 99203 www.herzogfamilycenter.com 509-456-2590 West End Assembly of God Food Bank 6438 West End Rd, Fruitland, WA 99129 509-722-5835 Frontier Behavioral Health Child and Family 129 S Division St Spokane, WA 99202 Northwest Justice Project Spokane Office 1702 W Broadway Ave Spokane, WA 99201 www.nwjustice.org 509-324-9128 Daybreak Youth Services Spokane Inpatient 628 S Cowley St Spokane, WA 99202 www.daybreakyouthservices.org 888-454-5506 Spokane Youth for Christ 601 W Main Ave Suite 1017 Spokane, WA 99201 www.spokaneyfc.org Spokane Regional Health District 1101 W College Ave Spokane, WA 99201 www.srhd.org 509-324-1500 Northwest Tri Health 240 E Dominion Ave Colville, WA 99114 www.netchd.org 509-684-1301 St Lukes Rehabilitation Institute 711 S Cowley St Spokane, WA 99202 www.st-lukes.org 509-473-6000 Hospice of Spokane 367 E 7th Ave 11 Spokane, WA 99202 www.hospiceofspokane.org 888-459-0438 Teen & Kid Closet 307 E Sprague Ave Spokane, WA 99202 www.teencloset.org 509-534-1151 Spokane Community Justice Center 715 E Sprague Ave Spokane, WA 99202 www.doc.wa.gov 509-363-2720 Community Colleges of Spokane 501 N Riverpoint Blvd Spokane, WA 99202 www.ccs.spokane.edu 509-434-5162 Spokane Falls Community College 3410 W Fort George Wright Dr Spokane, WA 99224 www.spokanefalls.edu 509-533-3500 Eastern Washington University 526 5th St, Cheney, WA 99004 www.ewu.edu 509-359-6200 Gonzaga University 502 E Boone Ave Spokane, WA 99258 www.gonzaga.edu 509-328-4220 Washington State University Spokane 412 E Spokane Falls Blvd Spokane, WA 99202 www.spokane.wsu.edu 509-358-7500 Open Doors Family Shelter 2002 E Mission Ave Spokane, WA 99202 www.familypromiseofspokane.org 509-723-4663 House of Charity 32 W Pacific Ave Spokane, WA 99201 www.catholiccharitiesspokane.org 509-624-7821 Volunteers of America 525 W 2nd Ave Spokane, WA 99201 www.voaspokane.org 509-624-2378 Alexandria's House 2236 W Pacific Ave Spokane, WA 99201 www.voaspokane.org 509-489-0349 Odyssey Youth Movement 1121 S Perry St Spokane, WA 99202 www.odysseyyouth.org 509-325-3637 UGM Crisis Shelter For Women & Children 1515 E Illinois Ave Spokane, WA 99207 www.uniongospelmission.org 509-535-0486 Union Gospel Mission Men's Shelter and Recovery 1224 E Trent Ave Spokane, WA 99202 www.uniongospelmission.org 509-535-8510 Family Promise of Spokane 904 E Hartson Ave Spokane, WA 99202 www.familypromiseofspokane.org 509-747-5487 Naomi Community 11214 E Broadway Ave Spokane Valley, WA 99206 www.naomicommunity.org 509-926-6492 JEWELS HELPING HANDS WARMING CENTER 527 S Cannon St Spokane, WA 99201 www.jewelshelpinghands.org A Silver Lining HIV Testing 3913 N Post St Spokane, WA 99205 www.aslwa.com 509-326-6122 Spokane Pediatric Dentistry 6501 N Cedar Rd Suite A Spokane, WA 99208 www.spokanepediatricdentistr y.com 509-315-3200 Pediatric Associates of Spokane- Kalisvaart Jennifer L. MD 1919 S Grand Blvd Spokane, WA 99203 www.washington.providence.org 509-747-3081 The Children's Place 4750 N Division St, Spokane, WA 99207 www.childrensplace.com 509-487-1452 The Children's Choice for Dentistry 418 E 30th Ave # 2 Spokane, WA 99203 www.childrenschoicedental.com 509-624-1182 Molly Gunsaulis, DDS Dentistry for Children 15404 E Springfield Ave Suite 102 Spokane Valley, WA 99037 www.growsmileshine.com 509-922-1333 Child Family Dentistry 10121 N Nevada St # 101 Spokane, WA 99218 www.childfamilydentistry.com 509-468-1685 Children's Dental Village 9302 N Colton St Spokane, WA 99218 www.childrensdentalvillage.com 509-863-9460 12 The Children's Choice for Dentistry 9711 N Nevada St Spokane, WA 99218 www.childrenschoicedental.com 509-755-5437 The Kidds Place Dentistry for Children 506 E Hastings Rd Suite B Spokane, WA 99218 www.thekiddsplace.com 509-252-4746 Moffitt Children's Dentistry 520 S Cowley St STE 101 Spokane, WA 99202 www.moffittdental.com 509-838-1445 Dr. David Toillion 418 E 30th Ave Spokane, WA 99203 www.childrenschoicedental.com 509-624-1182 South Hill Pediatric Dentistry 2020 E 29th Ave #130 Spokane, WA 99203 www.southhillpediatricdentistr y.com 509-315-8500 Pediatric Associates-Spokane 105 W 8th Ave #418 Spokane, WA 99204 509-747-3081 Spokane Digestive Center 105 W 8th Ave Suite #6010 Spokane, WA 99204 www.spokanedigestive.com 509-838-5950 Dermatology Specialists of Spokane 510 S Cowley St Spokane, WA 99202 www.dermsos.com 509-456-8444 Spokane Eye Clinic – South Hill/Downtown 427 S Bernard St Spokane, WA 99204 www.spokaneeye.com 509-456-0107 Providence Cardiology Spokane 122 W 7th Ave Spokane, WA 99204 www.washington.providence.org 509-455-8820 Providence Orthopedics & Sports Medicine - Spokane 820 S McClellan St Suite 300 Spokane, WA 99204 www.washington.providence.org 509-838-7100 Arthritis Northwest PLLC 105 W 8th Ave #6080, Spokane, WA 99204 www.arthritisnw.com 509-838-6500 Inland Neurosurgery and Spine 105 W 8th Ave #200 Spokane, WA 99204 www.neuroandspine.com 509-624-9112 Rural Resources Community Action 956 S Main St Colville, WA 99114 www.ruralresources.org 877-219-5542 Associates for Women's Health 212 E Central Ave # 340 Spokane, WA 99208 www.awhspokane.com 509-484-1236 Providence St. Joseph's Hospital 500 E Webster Ave Chewelah, WA 99109 www.washington.providence.org 509-935-8211 Providence St. Joseph's Hospital- Emergency Room 500 E Webster Ave Chewelah, WA 99109 www.washington.providence.org 509-935-8211 Arc of Spokane 320 E 2nd Ave Spokane, WA 99202 www.arc-spokane.org 509-328-6326 Spokane Community Justice Center 715 E Sprague Ave Spokane, WA 99202 www.doc.wa.gov 509-363-2720 Meals on Wheels Spokane 1222 W 2nd Ave Spokane, WA 99201 www.mowspokane.org 509-456-6597 Meals On Wheels 316 E Crawford St Deer Park, WA 99006 www.cityofdeerparkwa.com 509-276-1321 Spokane Family Guidance Services LICENSED MEDIATION, & SUPERVISED VISITATION 8703 N Wall St Spokane, WA 99218 www.spokanefamilyservices.com 509-599-4015 New Alliance County Counseling 301 E Clay Ave # 201 Chewelah, WA 99109 509-935-4808 New Alliance Counseling 165 E Hawthorne Ave Colville, WA 99114 509-684-4597 New Alliance Counseling 6176 WA-291 Nine Mile Falls, WA 99026 509-262-0396 NEW Alliance Counseling 1211 Merriam Davenport, WA 99122 509-725-3001 Angela Silva, CDP 13 Addiction and Substance Abuse Counseling 13015 W 14th Ave Airway Heights, WA 99001 Aaron Cady Katherine Rosenkranz Nicole Scott, CDPT Mailene Orozco Christina Pitsnogle, CDP Addiction and Substance Abuse Counseling 11919 E Sprague Airway Heights, WA 99001 Elizabeth Best, CDP Jan Oliver Bradley Eylar, CDP Leslie Susso Krystina Felix, CDPT Addiction and Substance Abuse Counseling 934 S Garfield Rd Airway Heights, WA 99001 Heidi C. Neddo Counselor, LMHC, MHP, CMHS (509) 424-5180 Deanette Christopherson Counselor, MA, LMHC, NCC (509) 309-0540 Nichole Nolan Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, MHP, LIACSW (509) 359-9603 Camas Path 934 S Garfield Rd, Airway Heights, WA 99001 www.kalispeltribe.com 509-789-7630 Spokane Addiction Recovery Centers 1508 W 6th Ave, Spokane, WA 99204 www.sparcop.org 509-624-5228 PUBLIC SAFETY 14 AMBULANCE SERVICES (509) 258-4400 Ron Samuels – Director (509) 625-3512 rons@spokanetribe.com The Ambulance Department provides the following on a regular basis • • • • • • • • Provide 24/7 coverage that consist of having at least a two-person crew being available for calls. This means that the EMTs hired as full-time employees, that there is a crew available to respond. To be able to respond to calls for added calls while the primary crew is busy on other calls. Patient Care and/or transport during times of crises. This may be from accidents, illnesses, assaults or whatever event that occurred that caused them or their friends or family to request services. Patient Care for "WALK-INS" when the patient come to the public safety building to either seek care or advise, the on-duty crew will assist them. A lot of these calls do not require transportation and could be simply changing a bandage, check a blood pressure, or simply provide them to access outside agencies to provide them with appropriate medical advice. Respond to patients’ homes when they may need assistance with their home medical equipment, such as their home oxygen, their medic alert system, or other items that the department may have to assist them in a unique process. Provide Transportation from medical facilities in outlying health care facilities to the patient’s home because they're unable to ride in a conventional means of transportation and the public transportation is unavailable. This may also occur when those patients are returning home under HOSPICE Care. Ambulance Crews have assisted families when dealing in End-of-Life Care situations by providing temporary use of equipment such as Pulse Oxygenation Devices, Thermometers, and other equipment that they may not have readily available when that patient has returned home from another healthcare facility. Crews have responded to assist individuals who have fallen and they simply cannot get back up, yet are not injured. 15 • • • • • • • • • Providing services at local events such as Annual Pow Wow, Poker Run, Fourth of July Fireworks events, horse races or other community events that may occur throughout the year. Have responded to many calls for assistance to both Stevens and Lincoln Counties for transport assistance because the local service is busy on other calls or responding to the calls when our services are closer. On rare occasion provide bandages or other first aid supplies because they couldn't get them at the store or clinic due to being closed. Have provided representation for many years to the Head Start program during their safety parade event generally held in early fall season. Program has assisted community residents during weather events, during fire events, during power outages and other wide spread emergencies. This assistance has included delivery of water, heaters, and fire logs to some when the power has been out to ensure they're warm. The individuals generally are those that don't get out of the home, have limited outside resources, have very limited communication equipment, etc... Crews in the past have prepared, served and in some cases delivered Holiday meals to the elders stuck in home or provided them a seat at the table at the public safety building for those that were less fortunate. Ambulance Crews have provided services during sporting events at the Wellpinit School, provided blood pressure stations during housing fairs, during community days (years past) or set up informational booths during career days at the High School, and even set up information booths at the Native American events that were conducted in Spokane County. Participated in water rescue/recovery events that ultimately ended up being tragic events. Provide CPR/First Aid training to the various Tribal Employees that require the training throughout their employment. 16 FIRE DEPARTMENT (509) 258-4400 Ron Samuels – Director (509) 625-3512 rons@spokanetribe.com • • • • • • • • • Fire Department generally responds to all structure fires that occur within the boundaries of the reservation. Respond to all vehicle fires as well as wildland fires during the off season of the year when Fire Management are not in service. Respond to assist Fire Management in dealing with Wildland Fires, especially in areas where homes or other property is threatened. Participate in Head Start safety parade. Assist the Ambulance Department as needed when responding to vehicle accidents and patients may need to be extricated from the vehicle. Have responded to assist tribal programs that had flooding issues. Participate in community events such as Pow Wow, firework events. Stand-by for outlying agencies on major fire events that also pose a threat to the local residents of the reservation. Assisting in search and rescue events when situations warrant. 17 Spokane Tribal Police Dispatch phone (509) 258-4569 Drug Tip Line (509) 202-5541 Community policing is a law enforcement strategy that has been around since the early 80’s in the United States. Most people in the public safety sector have likely heard this term before, but what does community policing really mean? Community Policing is generally defined as a law enforcement philosophy that allows officers to continuously operate in the same area in order to create a stronger bond with our members living and working in that area. This allows our Police Officers to engage with members and prevent crime from happening instead of responding to incidents after they occur. How is community policing different from traditional policing? • • • • Intended to prevent crime before it happens rather than responding to crime after it occurs Focuses on creating a safe social environment Engages our community members to determine which criminal activities they are most affected by, creating an accurate law enforcement priority list shaped by the people who live in the area Encourages the community to participate with law enforcement in order to keep their own neighborhood safe In its simplest form, community policing creates a partnership between Tribal Police and our community. The more involved law enforcement is with the residents they are sworn to protect, the more residents can help law enforcement achieve their goals. What are the benefits of an effective community policing structure? • • • • Community members having a more favorable view of their local police department Improved trust between law enforcement and the community More accurate information from residents regarding criminal activity in their community Better understanding of the needs of our members and their expectations of the police The Spokane Tribal Police Department is committed to keeping our community safe. Through better training, better technology, and focused commitment, we can provide more proactive protection to our members. 18 Taking care of our Elders, protecting our youth in the schools, and proactively targeting drugs is our primary objective for 2022. Please help by doing your part to make our community and members safe by using our Drug Tip Line at 509-202-5541 “SEE SOMETHING , SAY SOMETHING” 19 Spokane Tribal License Plate Dept. (509) 625-3515 Spokane Tribal License Plates are available for Enrolled Spokane Tribal Members who reside on the Spokane Indian Reservation ONLY. 20 THE RAWHIDE PRESS The Rawhide Press was established April 1958 and is published monthly. The program is dedicated to the community newspaper concept, each publication is locally managed to best serve the community, region, and Tribe in which it is located without excluding those Tribal members who reside off the Spokane Tribal Reservation boundaries. Monica L Peone - Editor/ Social Media Director rawhide@spokanetribe.com (509) 458 - 6587 Ilene R. Flett - Editor/Hard Copy ilenef@spokanetribe.com (509) 458 - 6517 The Rawhide Press is owned by the Spokane Tribe of Indians. Spokane Tribal Member’s ages 18+ receive the Rawhide free of charge (one paper per address). Subscription cost is $20.00 in-state for a yearly subscription and the fee for out of State is $25.00. The majority of the Rawhide Press is distributed to the town of Wellpinit and the City of Spokane, Washington. The Ad Rate Sheet consists of: Full Page 10” x 16” $160.00/3 month special $240.00 Back Full Page $200.00/3 month special $300.00 Half Page 10” x 8” $120.00/3 month special $180.00 Quarter Page 5” x 8” $70.00/3 month special $105.00 Eighth Page 5” x 4” $40.00/3 month special $60.00 • (for color advertisement please add an additional $50.00) The Rawhide Press is printed on Tabloid Size Paper measuring 11 x 17 inches. Rawhide Facebook: With over 6,521followers, this is an important information source for the Tribe and the surrounding communities, especially during times of crisis. We help those find the resources they need or are looking for. https://www.facebook.com/The-Rawhide-Press-129267947115446 21 22 PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT Francis SiJohn - Director Email: francis.sijohn@spokanetribe.com Phone: 509-458-6520 James Best - Economic Development Manager Email: james.best@spokanetribe.com Phone: 509-458-6561(office) 509-601-4423 (cell) Cecilia Evans - Planner 1 Email: cecilia.evans@spokanetribe.com Phone: 509-606-7829 Vision: The Planning & Economic Development Department vision entails honoring our Past and Preserving the Future of the Spokane Tribe of Indians by ensuring that all lands within the jurisdiction of the Tribe are preserved, protected, and enhanced through best land use policy, long-range planning to achieve sustainable community development, infrastructure development, economic development, and safe & adequate transportation planning. The Planning & Economic Development Department is a team of three individuals. As of right now we currently are working on numerous projects. The types of projects we are involved in are: • • • • • • • • • • Community Development Economic Development Transportation Planning Land Acquisition Planning Casino and Hotel Planning Workforce Development Food Sovereignty Efforts Ecotourism Planning Small Business/Entrepreneur Support Green Energy Planning 23 The Planning & Economic Development Department will be accomplishing our goals through actively engaging the community on these projects. We will identify ways to utilize resources that can further help develop and create numerous opportunities for the Tribe overall. The core of our work will be a CommunityBased process that assists with doing high priority projects and focusing on major development that needs to be addressed to better the Spokane Tribe Community. As we proceed on with our current projects in the hopper, please keep an eye out for any updates we may have as time goes on. We provide updates on the STOI website, rawhide press, as well as if there is a community meeting of some sort, we ensure the word gets out. We look forward to serving our community to complete these projects. If you have any other inquires or questions, please don’t hesitate to contact any of the following staff listed above. 24 David C. Wynecoop Memorial Clinic Indian Health Services 25 Indian Health Services (509) 258-4517 Wellpinit Service Unit David C. Wynecoop Memorial Clinic, aka Wellpinit Service Unit, Indian Health Service 6203 Agency Loop Road P.O. Box 357 Wellpinit, WA 99040 Phone: 509-258-4517 ext. 4100 Hours of Operation Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Thursday 12:30 AM - 4:30 PM Who Should I Call? General Information & employment opportunities: 509-258-4517 X4166 Questions about appointments: 509-258-4517 X4100 or X4102 Questions about Purchased/Referred Care (PRC): 509-258-4517 X4114 Questions about prescriptions/medications: 509-258-4517 X4192 Pharmacy Automated Refill Line: 509-258-4517 X4134 Compliments or Complaints: 509-258-4517 X4142 Administration Fax - 509-258-7152 Medical Records Fax: - 509-258-6757 After hour Nurse Advice Call Line - 1-866-470-2015 The David C. Wynecoop Memorial Clinic (DCWMC) is dedicated to the memory of David C. Wynecoop, Sr. Mr. Wynecoop was a member of the Spokane Tribe of Indians and he served as Service Unit Director until 1985. Mr. Wynecoop had a very significant effect upon the health and welfare of the people of the Kalispel and Spokane Tribes. The DCWMC consists of one ambulatory care health center at Wellpinit, Washington. The DCWMC primarily serves the ambulatory needs of the Spokane Tribe. The DCWMC is staffed with 30 employees including 1 26 Physician, 2 Family Nurse Practitioners, 1 Registered Nurse, 3 Medical Assistants, 1 Dentist, 2 Dental Assistants, 1 Medical Technologist, 2 Pharmacists, 1 Pharmacy Technician, 1 X-ray Technician, 1 Public Health Nurse and other support staff. Services include medical and dental, in house Pharmacy for patients of the DCWMC. DCWMC offers a number of specialty clinics. Our specialty clinics include Podiatry, Women's Health, Diabetes Care and expanding to others in the future. In FY 2016 approximately 24,000 outpatient visits were made to the DCWMC. The total active patients served at the DCWMC is near 2,800. The DCWMC was built in 1970 and in 2001 the Indian Health Service and the Spokane Tribe of Indians completed a collaborative construction project of a new ambulatory primary health care addition to the DCWMC. The clinic expansion more than doubled the available facility space. For information regarding COVID Vaccinations, testing and contact tracking please contact the clinic at (509) 258-4517. 27 DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES (DNR) 28 Department of Natural Resources (509) 626-4400 Chad McCrea – Director chadm@spokanetribe.com Department of Natural Resources Spokane Tribe of Indians Fire Wood Assistance - for 2 weeks in the fall DNR staff go out and cut firewood for seniors and with the assistance of the LIHEAP and Elders Programs we try to identify those most in need of assistance. Salmon Distribution - every spring/summer the tribe receives an allocation of surplus salmon at Federal and PUD hatcheries. DNR staff, with the assistance of other departments, travel to the hatcheries to pick up salmon for distribution to tribal members. The number of fish received depend on annual fish returns into the Columbia River. Distribution sites are Wellpinit, Ford, West-end, and Spokane TANF office. Cultural & Ceremonial Food Bank - DNR fills multiple freezers with salmon, walleye, sturgeon, elk, moose and deer for cultural and ceremonial purposes. Fuels Program (509) 626-4434 Vernon L. Stearns Jr. - Fuels Manager verns@spokanetribe.com Fighting tomorrow’s wildland fires, today. The Fuels Management program provides the planning, implementation, and monitoring of hazardous fuels reduction projects on the Spokane Indian Reservation (SIR). Projects incorporate fire and non-fire treatments, such as prescribed fire, pile burning, pre-commercial thinning, and forest/range land mowing. The overarching goal of Fuels Management is to mitigate wildland fire risk that will benefit the human and natural resources of the SIR. Subcontracting non-fire project treatments, such as thinning and chipping, to the Tribal membership and local public will be the preferred alternative for utilization of project funds. Subcontracts will be awarded through a Forestry Work Contract 29 and will adhere to the most current version of the SIR Forest Work Contract Policy and Procedures document. Providing Forestry Work Contracts to the local public will provide temporary economic and employment opportunities while meeting goals of wildland fire risk reduction of the Fuels Management program. Tribal Fisheries & Hatchery Dr. Brent Nichols, Division Director Tim Peone, Hatchery Manager Each year Spokane Tribal Fisheries partners with local organizations and schools in an effort to assist local educators with outreach materials and programs. One such program is through the Lake Roosevelt Forum which offers Student Discovery Week. This exciting event is an exceptional opportunity for middle school students and teachers to explore the ecological, social and economic complexities of Lake Roosevelt’s watershed. Each Discovery Zone is staffed by local resource specialists, including biologists, geologists and foresters representing many different agencies. Recently we began developing a Salmon in the Classroom project to assist Spokane Tribal students with understanding the cultural, historical and Ecological importance that Salmon has to the Spokane Tribe of Indians. The project will be ongoing when there is an interested sponsor at the school. Student Internships are also available as each year the Spokane Tribal Fisheries department hosts several student interns who are in their Junior or Senior year of High school or recently started college. Typically, the student interns participate in the Spokane Tribal Program or are selected from external internship programs such as the American Fisheries Society Hutton Junior Fisheries Biologist Program. Students have the opportunity to work on several projects within the Spokane Tribal Fisheries program including Limnology, Lake Roosevelt Fisheries, and Sturgeon Recovery. Student Interns need to be able to provide their own transportation to mentor’s office in Wellpinit, WA. Or Airway Heights, WA with each assignment involving extensive field work ranging from 7-10 hours per day. Through this program, students have the opportunity to engage with: • Resident Fisheries: Conducting fish surveys throughout the mainstream Columbia River from Grand Coulee Dam to Evans Landing as well as the Spokane and Sanpoil Arms. 30 • • • • Anadromous Fisheries: The program is preparing tribal waters for, and furthering policy towards, reintroducing anadromous species to the blocked are of the Columbia River upstream of Chief Joseph and Grand Coulee Dams. Limnology: Students will be assigned to work with a team of limnologists to conduct field work that will include evaluation of hydro-operation and hatchery effects on the lower tropic levels, water quality and other limnological parameters of Lake Roosevelt. White Sturgeon Recovery: Students will have the opportunity to work with an international team of sturgeon biologists to continue project sampling which includes sub-yearling (juvenile) assessment monitoring, adult stock assessment monitoring, and telemetry monitoring Northern Pike Suppression: Northern Pike is a voracious, non-native, invasive predator that disrupts native fish communities. Students will be assigned to work with a team of suppression biologist to conduct gill netting and electrofishing on lake Roosevelt that targets the selective removal of Northern Pike. 31 Spokane Tribal Fish Hatchery (509) 258-7297 Tim Peone - Hatchery Program Manager timpeone@spokanetribe.com Hatchery Staff 509-258-9601 or 509-258-6790 The Spokane Tribal Hatchery was constructed by the U.S. Department of Energy Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) in 19990 as partial mitigation for damages caused by the Federal Columbia River Hydroelectric Project. Operation and maintenance of the hatchery is funded by BPA and the Bureau of Indian Affairs. The objective of the hatchery program is to produce rainbow trout for recreational/sport and Tribal subsistence fisheries in Lake Roosevelt as well as inland reservation lakes. To meet this objective, the hatchery annually releases: • 2,000 rainbow trout adults below Little Falls Dam, April-June • 3,000 rainbow trout adults in Reservation Lakes, April-June • 40,000 rainbow trout yearlings below Little Falls Dam, April-June • 250,000 rainbow trout juveniles in Spokane Arm, July-September. The hatchery also produces 360,000 rainbow trout juveniles for transfer to Lake Roosevelt net pen operations. The hatchery also supports the Tribes Fisheries and Water Resources Division by rearing native Redband Trout, Upper Columbia White Sturgeon and Columbia River Chinook Salmon. The hatchery operates 7 days of week, pending COVID pandemic restrictions is open to visitation Monday – Friday 8 am to 3 pm. Tours by appointment only. 32 The Water & Fish Program (509) 626-4409 Brian Crossley, Water & Fish Program Manager crossley@spokanetribe.com The Water and Fish Program conducts monthly water sampling on all community water systems including the Wellpinit School and Chewelah Casino. For information on water quality contact Nicklas Eldred 626-4406 Our Program has also conducted individual well testing across the Reservation and can assist residents with water quality questions. We can sample drinking water and deliver samples to the Tribal (T-Creek Labs) water quality laboratory however the cost to run the sample is not covered due to budget constraints. Contact Brian Crossley at 626-4409. This program is also involved in the Midnite Mine clean-up as well as the Dawn Mill clean-up and are available to answer technical questions about the two efforts. Brian Crossley, Water & Fish Program Manager 626-4409 and Ricky Sherwood is the Midnite Mine Community Liaison and can be contacted about the reclamation efforts; 458-6586. 33 Air Quality (509) 626-4403 Lucas Bair – Air Quality Program Manager Lucas.bair@spokanetribe.com The Spokane Tribe Air Quality Departments offers a few Indoor Air Quality services. These include: Radon Levels – Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer behind smoking. You cannot see, smell or taste radon, you must test for it. All homes in northern Washington have radon with a higher percentage of homes possibly having high levels (the higher the levels equate to smoking more cigarettes in a day as a comparison) The Air Quality Program also offers to do walk throughs to assess for indoor air quality problems and have an example kit from Tribal Healthy Homes Network (THHN), with the goal of keeping indoor air quality at good levels. 34 Fire Prevention Program (509) 626-4462 Grant Denison - Prevention Officer grantd@spokanetribe.com The Spokane Tribe Fire Prevention Program identifies wildfire prevention priority areas, actions, and responsibilities consistent with the Spokane Reservation land management planning goals. The use of appropriate fire personnel and resources, the education and application of personnel and resources and the documentation for additional resources through the Fire Prevention/Fire Management Plan. The main goals and objectives of the Fire Prevention Program are: • To reduce unwanted human caused ignitions by ten (10%) percent within the boundaries of the Spokane Indian Reservation over the next ten years to improve firefighter and public safety. • Actions taken to fulfill this objective include but not limited to: closures/restrictions, patrolling, signing, media, etc. • Ensure firefighter and public safety as first priority • Education on wildfires • Reduce risk of major wildfires with fuels treatments • Reduce land lost due to a major wildfire. The Fire Prevention Program enforces safety considerations within the community through communication to the general public regarding: • Current fire danger • Fire weather (red flag warnings) • Fire information to protect your land and home • Reduction in threat to community through fuels reduction activities such as: - Mowing brush - Tree thinning - Removal of fuels - Escape plans in the event of a wildfire, defensible space around homes • Investigations of wildfire starts to locate the origin and cause - Track arson fires - Collaboration and cooperation with local law enforcement • Wildfire Education 35 • • • • • • • • • • - Camp fire safety - Smokey Bear programs/events - Equipment Use - Firework safety - School programs - Youth Programs Issue Burn Permits Community assessments throughout the reservation Help throughout Indian Country on Fire Investigations and Education Teams during there time in need for extra personnel. Request Funding and report accomplishments to the NW Region to obtain funding Update the WFPP Ensures that the fire prevention program is effective and meets both short term and long-term goals Encourage “Firewise” Communities Qualifications of prevention program staff are documented and current in IQCS database The burn permit system is current Promote WeTip to the local public 36 Realty (509) 258-4561 Robin Arnoux, Realty Officer Nicole Running Crane, Realty Specialist Real Estate Services for Spokane Tribal Members include: • Develops leases • Exercises authority in all land matters in accordance with 25 CFR • Approves permission to survey and processes easements for ROW’s • Distributes trust assets in the IIM accounts • Processes land leases, including homesites and business leases • Acts on all matters with respect to lands, improvement, and interests therein, pursuant to statutory authorities for the Spokane Indian Reservations. • Coordinates environmental paperwork for all realty transactions • Initiates requests for appraisals • Provides technical assistance to all landowners • Process all Land Mortgages for Individual Tribal Members 37 ENROLLMENT 38 Enrollment (509) 458-6523 Vicki Raymond – Enrollment Officer vickir@spokanetribe.com Spokane Tribal Enrollment Office offers services to enrolled Spokane Tribal Members and those applying for membership. • Funeral Benefits $5000.00 per deceased tribal member • Deduct the cost of the casket and casket vault • Deduct money for meal/meals $600 one meal/$1000 multiple meals wake and service Remaining balance of the $5000 is paid over to the funeral home invoice The Tribe’s IT Department also assists with the memorial cards and funeral announcements that are shared throughout the community and via email • Funeral Benefits for a spouse of an enrolled tribal member $1000 Applications for new enrollees, family trees, family reports (list of direct descendants), Kinship (list of direct descendants/parents/grandparents/aunts/uncles/cousins), Certificates of Indian Blood, Certificates of Enrollment. DNA testing, the DNA testing the Tribe assists with is through Lab Corp of America and is strictly for paternity/maternity/kinship testing at a lower rate (currently $25 per individual tested) Issuing of Per Capita Payments to enrolled tribal members, assisted by the Tribe’s Finance Department Tribal ID Cards, hunting/fishing permits for 1st generation descendants and spouses of tribal members 39 FINANCE 40 Finance (509) 458-6530 Jody Hill – CFO jodyhill@spokanetribe.com The Finance department manages the Elder General Welfare Assistance program. Enrolled Spokane Tribal Members 65 years and older are eligible to receive quarterly payments of $300.00 to help with unmet needs. Eligibility requirements are: • Enrolled Spokane Tribal member, age 65 years and older • Completed Annual Application Completed applications can be returned to the tribe by any of the following methods: Email: caresact@spokanetribe.com USPS mail: Spokane Tribe of Indians, Attn: Anissa Jerred PO Box 100 Wellpinit, WA 99040 The tribe is also offering direct deposit for the Elder General Welfare payments, please fill out direct deposit form if you would like to have your assistance payments sent to you by direct deposit. You may also download the Elder General Welfare Assistance Quarterly Request Form on the Spokane Tribal website: https://spokanetribe.com/government/finance If you have any questions, please contact Anissa Jerred at (509) 458-6525. COVID-19 Quarantine & Isolation Resource (509) 458-6525 Anissa Jerred - COVID Finance Case Worker anissa.jerred@spokanetribe.com The Finance department also manages COVID-19 quarantine and isolation resources. COVID-19 quarantine and isolation resources are to provide assistances such as groceries and cleaning supplies to enrolled Spokane Tribal members, who have been placed in quarantine state due to exposure of COVID-19 or have received a positive diagnosis of COVID-19 and have been placed in isolation. Eligibility requirements are: • • • Enrolled Spokane Tribal member or Spokane Tribal employee or Community member living on the Spokane Reservation 41 Must have documentation from a medical provider indicating quarantine or isolation status. COVID-19 positive adults can receive up to $100 in food and cleaning supplies. Positive families with one or more children can receive up to $150 in food and cleaning supplies. All clients will be provided a bag with children and adult mask, medium and large gloves, antibacterial wipes, hand sanitizer, and thermometer. Property (509) 458-6550 The Property department conducts “auctions” once a year during the spring as well as the development of an E-Cycle program in coordination with the IT Department. FREE ACCESS WA PARK PASSES Washington State Park Passes are an Annual Pass valid on DNR (Department of Natural Resources), WDFW (Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission) and State Park Lands. The Passes are numbered and are for Enrolled Spokane Tribal Members. How to get and where to get a Park Pass: 1. Spokane Tribal Administration Building: Property Department 2. Requirements: • Must have your Tribal I.D. with you; a copy of your I.D. will be made by a Property Department Personnel. Park Pass holders: (A.) Must display Park Pass in plain sight (rearview mirror) at all times. (B.) Have your Tribal I.D. with you (You might be asked by the State Law Personnel to see your Tribal I.D.) (C.) The Park Pass are good for 10 year Increments (or until the WA State agreement ends) AMAZON Tribal Members Portal: Amazon Prime Business Account The Tribe has partnered with Amazon Business to provide Tribal Members Access to the Business Account for FREE. This includes AWESOME BENEFITS such as Free 1-2 Day Shipping, Tax-Free purchases, 40 million more items than Amazon.com, and higher discounts. All you will need to get set up is: Full Name: Tribal ID#: Personal Email: ** All Tribal ID #’s Will Be Verified Before Access Is Granted Contact the Property Department at (509) 458-6503 for QUESTIONS SPOKANE TRIBE EMPLOYEES – WHO ARE ALSO TRIBAL MEMBERS Please use a personal email. “@spokanetribe” accounts will not be accepted. 42 HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES (HHS) 43 Commodities/Food Distribution (509) 258-7145 Scott Peone – Director scott.peone@spokanetribe.com Are you or someone you know in need of food assistance? The Food Distribution Program (FDP) can help. We are currently taking applications for the Food Distribution Program. How do I qualify? Anyone living on the reservation and is not on Food Stamps and fits within the income guidelines are eligible. Anyone living off the reservation must live within Lincoln, Stevens and Pend Oreille counties and be a member of a federally recognized Tribe. We also have an emergency food bank and emergency food voucher ($65 to be used at the Trading Post). Documents needed when applying are income statements of all income coming into the household, light bill showing residency, Social Security numbers of all members living in the household and no one in the household can be on Food Stamps. New guidelines have been added to the program, so stop by and see if you qualify. Office hours: Monday thru Friday 7:30am – 4:00pm. Guidelines 2020-2021 Net Monthly Household Size Income Limit Items available 1. $1231 *canned vegetables, fruits and juices 2. $1604 *cereal rice, oat, wheat bran, cornflake and shredded wheat 3. $1977 *egg noodles dehydrated potatoes, margarine and butter 4. $2365 *canned chicken, canned beef and canned tuna 5. $2769 *frozen chicken, beef roast, ground beef, bison, pork chops, salmon, Pulled Pork 6. $3173 *macaroni, rice, spaghetti and macaroni & cheese 7. $3547 *Cheese loaf, sliced cheese, oats and bakery mix 8. $3920 * spaghetti sauce, vegetable and tomato soup 44 * chicken and mushroom soup, chunky beef Stew * evaporated 1% milk, oil, farina, peanut butter and peanuts * Fresh Produce seasonal, Whole Wheat Tortilla In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex, religious creed, disability, age, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.), should contact the Agency (State or local) where they applied for benefits. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English. To file a program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, (AD-3027) found online at: How to File a Complaint, and at any USDA office, or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by: (1) Mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights 1400 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; (2) Fax: (202) 690-7442; or (3) Email: program.intake@usda.gov Additional Members are $374 per person 45 HHS (509) 606-2018 Ricki Peone – Director ricki.peone@spokanetribe.com Tawhnee Colvin – Assistant HHS Director tawhneec@spokanetribe.com The mission of our team is to promote healthy lifestyles by offering culturally appropriate resources to meet the needs of our community and tribal members. We will accomplish this by utilizing teamwork, developing and maintaining trust, ensuring confidentiality and accountability on a personable and professional level. Utility assistance (LIHEAP, Firewood) The applicant can choose their heating source; electrical, wood, pellet, propane, etc. $400 Social Services: Foster Care Licensing Emergency Services Children and Family Services: DCFS continues to respond to referrals, investigations, case management WIC What is WIC? WIC was established as a permanent program in 1974 to safeguard the health of low-income women, infants and children up to age 5 who are at nutritional risk. This mission is carried out by providing nutritious foods to supplement diets, nutrition education (including breastfeeding promotion and support), and referrals to health and other social services. What food benefits do WIC participants receive? The food provided through the WIC program are designed to supplement participants’ diets with specific nutrients. WIC authorized foods include infant cereal, baby foods, iron-fortified adult cereal, fruits and vegetables, vitamin C-rich fruit or vegetable juice, eggs, milk, cheese, yogurt, soy-based beverages, tofu, peanut butter, dried and canned beans/peas, canned fish, whole wheat bread and other whole-grain options. For infants of women who do not fully breastfeed, WIC provides iron-fortified infant formula. Special infant formulas and medical foods may also be provided if medically indicated. 46 Program benefits include more than food WIC benefits are not limited only to food. Participants have access to a number of resources, including health screening, nutrition and breastfeeding counseling, immunization screening and referral, substance abuse referral, and more. How WIC helps WIC supplemental foods have shown to provide wide ranging benefits. They include longer, safer pregnancies, with fewer premature births and infant deaths; improved dietary outcomes for infants and children; improved maternal health; and improved performance at school, among others. In addition to health benefits, WIC participants showed significant savings in healthcare costs when compared to nonparticipants. EBT makes it easier to use food benefits In most WIC state agencies, participants receive paper checks or vouchers to purchase food, while a few distribute food through a centralized warehouse or deliver the foods to the participants’ homes. However, all WIC State agencies have been mandated to implement WIC electronic benefit transfer (EBT) statewide by October 1, 2020. EBT uses a magnetic stripe or smart card, similar to a credit card, that participants used in the check-out lane to redeem their food benefits. EBT provides a safer, easier, and more efficient grocery experience and provides greater flexibility in the way WIC participants can shop. WIC Facts • If you participate in another assistance program you may be automatically income-eligible for WIC. • Breastfeeding mothers are eligible to participate in WIC longer than nonbreastfeeding mothers. • More than half of the infants in the U.S. participate in WIC. • WIC participants support the local economy through their purchases. • WIC works with farmers markets to help increase participant access to provide fresh, locally grown fruits and vegetables. Behavioral Health Program (509) 606-2764 / (888) 258-8903 Shad St. Paul, MSW, SUDP, LSWAIC - Program Manager/ MH/SUD CoOccurring Counselor The Spokane Tribe Behavioral Health Program provides a full array of behavioral health services to treat mental health (MH), and substance use disorders (SUD). We provide assessment, diagnosis, and treatment for mental health and substance use disorders using both evidence-based practices and cultural components that align with our heritage and community. Our program also has psychiatric 47 evaluation and prescribing services available. Additionally, we provide Medication Assisted Treatment in collaboration with our psychiatrist and substance abuse program. We serve members of Federally recognized Tribes, descendants, and others. For full eligibility and services offered please contact our office. Current Services Offered in the STOI Behavioral Health Program: • Drug/Alcohol Assessments – Adolescent and Adult • DUI Assessments – Adolescent and Adult Level Adult (No Deferred Prosecutions) • 1.0 Outpatient Substance Abuse Treatment – Adolescent and • Detox Referral Assistance – Medicaid Covered Services • Inpatient Referral Assistance – Medicaid Covered Services • Case Management • Medication Assisted Treatment (Suboxone, Vivitrol, Campral) – Adult • Mental Health Assessments – Children, Adolescent and Adult • Mental Health Therapy – Children, Adolescent, and Adult • Psychiatric Evaluation – Children, Adolescent and Adult • Psychiatric Medication, Prescribing and Monitoring – Children, Adolescent, and Adult • Brief Intervention • Crisis Intervention Community Services and Medical Transports Program Medical Transports can be done by the CHR – Kathy Wynecoop through appointments as well as in coordination with the Moccasin Express Department; Transportation to medical appointments, home visits, medication delivery. Health Coaching and Senior Elder Program Personal Care Providers, to the elder of whom they work for, transports their clients to medical appointments, shopping, etc. Assistance with personal health for Seniors in area of exercises and food/nutrition education. Assisting aging adults with medical appointments, health coaching and support, homes visiting, patient activation measurements, etc. Senior Health Coaching Program Tribal Health and Special Diabetes Program Diabetic services are available this includes: - Assessments - Monitoring - Diabetic supplies (shoes, socks) - Nutritional information (books, activities, events) 48 American Indian Vocational Rehabilitation Program (AIVR) Spokane Tribe Vocational Rehabilitation Program Mission Statement: STVRP reaches its vision by providing quality Vocational Rehabilitation Services to eligible participants in a timely manner, empowering participants to achieve maximum employability and economic independence. STVRP gives highest consideration for and integrates the following values to complete its mission: • Wisdom of ancestors • Culture, traditions, and history of Spokane Tribe of Indians and other Salishspeaking nations • Community • Family unity • Inclusivity • Courage • Integrity • Empathy. If you’re disabled and you want to work, you may be eligible for our program. Eligibility requirements include the following: • Must be a member of a U.S. federally recognized Native American tribe • Must live in Ferry, Lincoln, Pend Oreille, Spokane, or Stevens County in Washington or Kootenai County Idaho. • Must have a verifiable disability that makes it difficult to get or keep a job. We focus on your strengths, priorities, concerns, interests and abilities. We’re here to support you! Prevention: Prevention continues to provide cultural activities and community activities as well. Spokane Tribe Senior Program (509) 258-7129 / (800) 789-9102 Angie Matt angiec@spokanetribe.com Senior Program Serves: • Spokane Tribal Members 55 years and up • Spouse of Spokane Tribal Member • Widow of Spokane Tribal Member • Other Tribal Members • Living on the Spokane Indian Reservation 49 Home Delivered Meals to homebound Seniors 55+ Tuesday thru Friday Congregate Meals at the Senior Center Tuesday thru Friday @ 12pm Loan Closet – wheelchairs, walkers, grab bars, knee scooter, transfer bench, raised toilet seats, bedside commode. Medical Provider approval needed prior to checking out medical equipment Heating Assistance for Spokane Tribal Members 60 years and up - 1 time per fiscal year $200.00 Promoting socialization Senior friendly activities Sharing community and program information, at the Senior Center and with delivered meals Annual Medicare Open Enrollment presentation (Oct. or Nov.) Connecting Seniors to resources Computer with internet/printer access available Craft Room PERSONAL CARE SERVICES Helps with ADL’S – Active Daily Living Skill’s in client’s home. Client must need assistance with 3 or more of the tasks listed to be eligible for assistance and a denial letter from state services. • Personal Hygiene • Dressing • Eating • Maintaining Continence • Transfer/Mobility • Telephone Use • Self-Medication • Bed Mobility • Transfer • Bathing • Skin Care • Meal Preparation • Ordinary Housework • Shopping 1 time per month • Travel to Med Appointments • Wood Supply (if only source of heat and at the home, not going out and harvesting the wood) Non-Paid Family Caregivers Support Program Funded through Title VI Part C offers five basic services for Non-Paid Family Caregivers including: 50 Information to caregivers about available services Assistance to caregivers in gaining access to supportive services Individual counseling, support groups, and caregiver training to assist caregivers In making decisions and solving problems relating to their roles • Respite care to temporarily relieve caregivers from their responsibilities • Supplemental services, on a limited basis, to complement the care provided by caregivers • • • Definitions of caregivers: • Family caregivers of older adults (60 and over), which encompasses nonrelatives • Grandparents and relative caregivers of children 18 years of age and younger (including grandparents who are sole caregivers of grandchildren and children who are affected by mental retardation or who have developmental disabilities [MR/DD], although disability of the grandchild is not required). The caregiver must be a grandparent or step-grandparent of a child or a relative of a child by blood or marriage, be over age 60, live with the child, act as the primary caregiver of the child, and have legal relationship to the child or raise the child informally. The statue also requires states to give priority consideration to persons in greatest social and economic need (with particular attention to low-income older individuals and older relatives caring for children or older adults with MR/DD). This is a federally funded program. 51 Native Youth Project NYCP (509) 258-6880 Jennifer LeBret - Director Continues to provide professional development for staff, lesson development and videos for students. Spokane Tribe Emergency Assistance Program Policies and Procedures The Spokane Tribe of Indians has established an Emergency Assistance Program (EAP) for Spokane Tribal Members who are experiencing financial hardships due to an unexpected emergency situation. The program is operated by the Health and Human Services program and governed by Social Services Program Manager and/or HHS Assistant Director. It is the programs intent to assist tribal members in their time of need as funding permits. To be eligible for the program, the following will apply: • A household applying for assistance must have at least one enrolled member of the Spokane Tribe and services must directly benefit the enrolled member and/or their immediate family members. • Applicant must provide written proof of emergency (notification from health care provider, appointment slips, fire reports, unpaid or past due bills, verification of extended hospitalization, etc.…) • Applicant must apply for, be denied or have exhausted all other services from other programs such as TANF, DSHS, Indian Health and Private Insurance, etc.… • All Requests must be submitted in writing or through the EAP application. • Eligibility for services will be determined by the HHS Assistant Director and HHS Designee. • Assistance is not intended to cover 100% of costs and will have limitations. What is considered an Emergency Situation? Emergency situations include unexpected life occurrences that tribal members cannot always plan for that affect the immediate health, safety and medical needs of a tribal member. Those situations include but are not limited to: Medical Emergencies Behavioral/Mental Health Needs House Fire Elderly/Disabled Home Health & Safety Utility Shut-off/Eviction/Vehicle Repair Emergency Travel/Funeral Other Hardships ASSISTANCE CATEGORIES I MEDICAL EMERGENCY: 52 Emergency medical assistance will be approved for Priority 1 or 2 Urgent Care emergencies which is defined as diagnostic or therapeutic services that are necessary to prevent immediate death or serious impairment of the health of the individual. Diagnosis and treatment of injuries or medical conditions that if left untreated, would result in uncertain but potentially grave outcomes. This may include the following illnesses: • • • • CHRONIC medical emergency is an illness/disease that is long-lasting or recurrent. Affects physical, emotional, and intellectual functioning. (Examples: Diabetes, heart disease, cancer, lupus, fibromyalgia, arthritis, chronic pain, stroke, dialysis, physical therapy, etc.) Applicant must provide schedule of appointments for travel and assistance is based on treatment plan. LIFE THREATENING medical emergency. To be eligible for this service an individual must meet the criteria and their immediate family member must be hospitalized for at least two days/48 hours. Applicant(s) must provide documentation from hospital stating hospitalization. CRITICAL AND/OR TERMINAL illness of an immediate family member that requires admittance to an intensive/critical care unit at a hospital. Must provide verification. BEHAVIORAL/MENTAL HEALTH emergency is an identified, emergent situation in which an individual is a danger to himself and/or others and is in immediate need of an assessment and treatment. Verification is required from a behavioral health counselor that the individual is seeking treatment and is not eligible for any other program assistance (example: HHS Behavioral Health) Hospitalization: If your household is currently experiencing a medical emergency that fits the above criteria and resulted in hospitalization for at least two days/48 hours, applicant may be eligible for up to $200 ($50 per day) for travel of 70 miles or more to assist with the cost of gas, lodging and meal expenses. For example, if member is hospitalized for more than 1 week, program may assist family @ $200 per week. Note Assistance is not intended to cover 100% of costs. Applicants must not be the person hospitalized but be either a spouse/significant other, parent, dependent child or other immediate household member responsible for the care of the hospitalized individual. Verification of hospital stay is required. Note Assistance is not intended to cover 100% of costs. Follow-up appointments/After Care/Priority One appointments: An Individual who is suffering from a long-lasting/recurrent chronic illness, was recently hospitalized for a medical emergency or has an identified behavioral health issue may be eligible for the following based on verification of follow-up appointments or after care: • • • Wellpinit/Spokane: 80 miles @.20 per mile. $16.00per day/$10 per day/additional meal/parking for a total of $26.00 per day Ford/Spokane: 70 miles @.20 per mile. $14.00 per day/$10.00 for meal/parking for a total of $24.00 per day. West End/Spokane: 130 miles @.20 per mile. $26.00/per trip/$10.00 for meals/parking for a total of $36.00 per day. 53 II FIRE If a fire has destroyed or caused extensive damage to a Tribal Member’s residence and contents, they may be are eligible for assistance. The applicant must submit a copy of the fire report from the Fire Department. The fire policy is set by Spokane Resolution 1944162, as amended by Spokane Resolution 1998-204. Allowance is $1000.00 per household fire; and $200.00 per Tribal member who maintains a permanent residence in the home. If the fire loss is covered by homeowner’s insurance, then only the deductible amount will be paid up to a maximum of $1,000. III ELDERLY AND DISABLED HOME HEALTH AND SAFETY ASSISTANCE This program was created to provide emergency assistance to Spokane Tribal Elders (age 60 & over) and disabled individuals to eliminate health and safety hazards, and to improve handicapped accessibility in their homes. This may include but is not limited to assistance with the cost of plumbing/well repairs, HVAC repairs, appliances, hot water tanks, electrical repairs, and handicap access/fixtures/ramps. Assistance provided under this program is limited to a maximum amount of $500.00 per fiscal year and it must directly benefit the Spokane Tribal elder/disabled individual. IV UTILITY SHUT-OFF/EVICTION NOTICES/VEHICLE REPAIR Tribal members who are experiencing a medical emergency which has resulted in limited household funds may also be eligible for assistance with utility shut-off notices, housing eviction notices and vehicle repairs. To qualify for this category the tribal member must be able to identify and provide proof of a stop in work, decrease in wages or temporary leave of absence due to a medical emergency of self or an immediate family member. Elderly or disabled tribal members do not need to prove a financial burden, must only identify that assistance will ensure that their medical needs can be met. Assistance is limited to $250 per fiscal year, per household. V EMERGENCY/FUNERAL TRAVEL Tribal members who have a relative experiencing a life-threatening emergency, end-oflife situation or death may be eligible for assistance for travel to be with loved ones or attend a funeral. The relative must be an immediate or extended family member (Mother, father, son, daughter, brother, sister, aunt, uncle or cousin). Assistance provided under this category is as follows and limited to $250 per fiscal year, per household: • • VI Travel less than 50 miles round trip does not qualify for assistance. Travel 50+ miles round-trip @ 50% of approved IRS mileage rate. HARDSHIP UNITS The Spokane Tribal Forestry Program has in place a hardship program for Spokane Tribal members have faced the recent death of an immediate family member or have endured a medical emergency/hardship that has resulted in unpaid medical bills and are experiencing extraordinary financial hardships. The following is a list of hardships: • • Assistance with unpaid funeral costs for death of a family member that you are financially responsible for. Assistance will not be provided for costs of memorials or headstones. Extended hospitalization of an immediate family member for (5 days or longer). 54 • • House fire which puts the family out of the home and there is no insurance. Assistance for Tribal Families that may be experiencing extraordinary hardships – all requests are determined on case-by-case basis and if proper documentation and application is received by HHS. Approved unit amounts are strictly based on the family needs presented through documentation. Forestry staff will prioritize all hardship approvals for setup, administration, inspections and invoicing for payments to the tribal accounting department. All applications for hardship units must include copies of unpaid/past-due bills, verification of extended hospitalization of immediate family member and any other documentation as requested by Social Service staff. APPLICATION PROCESS 1) Completed application is to be submitted to the Social Services Program Manager and/or HHS Assistant Director (This requirement may be waived by the Social Services Program Manager and/or HHS Assistant Director for the death of an immediate family member upon verification with Tribal Enrollment Officer) 2) In addition to the application the following documentation pertaining to the emergency must be submitted: o For Hospitalization: Must provide written verification that immediate family member was hospitalized for a chronic, life threatening, critical/terminal or behavioral health emergency for at least 2 days (48 hours). o For Follow –Up Appointments/Aftercare: Must provide written verification/schedule of appointments o For a Fire: Must submit a copy of the fire report. o For Elder Assistance: Must submit a quote or estimate from a contractor/vendor. Payment will be issued to the contractor/vendor upon completion of the work. 3) If requesting assistance for upcoming medical appointments please submit your application no less than 3 days prior to appointment. Untimely or incomplete requests may result in delayed assistance. REVIEW PROCESS After all required documentation is received from the applicant the Social Services Program Manager and/or HHS Assistant Director will review. Social Services Program Manager and/or HHS Assistant Director will contact the applicant to inform them of the recommendation. PAYMENTS Checks will be made available as soon as possible after all documentation has been provided and application has been approved. Social Services Program Manager and/or HHS Assistant Director will contact the applicant when the check is available. Checks not picked up within two weeks of issue date will be cancelled/voided. Payment guidelines are as follows: • Payments related to medical or fire assistance will be issued directly to the approved applicant. (Example: Payment made directly to applicant for meal/travel to scheduled appointment) 55 • • • • • Payments for elder/disabled assistance will be issued directly to the contractor/vendor after completion of work order. (Example: Payment made directly to tribal public works department for pumped sewer) Payments for Hardship units or other life-occurring emergencies will be paid to a vendor whenever possible. (Example: Payment made directly to Avista Utilities for electricity shut-off notice) Hardship unit funds will not be distributed unless the thinning unit has been approved by inspection for partial or final payment and signed by designated representative. Hardship Units will be completed within six months from date contract signed or contract will be forfeited. Applicants receiving Hardship Unit assistance will not be issued a 1099 miscellaneous income form and will not have to report this to the IRS or other agencies as taxable income. GREIVANCE Decisions made by Social Services Program Manager and/or HHS Assistant Director are final and based on the application and documentation submitted. The Social Services Program Manager and/or HHS Assistant Director may revisit a request if additional supporting documentation was provided that meets eligibility criteria stated in this policy. 56 Family Violence Program (509) 258-8924 kʷtisspʔús meaning big hearted, king, brave in Salish. Sara Carle - Program Manager sara.carle@spokanetribe.com Qualifying under our program guidelines in a tier form • Spokane Tribal Member living on the SIR • First line descendants living on the SIR • Other Tribes living on the SIR • Non-tribal living on the SIR • Spokane Tribal Members living off the reservation in local counties such as Lincoln, Stevens, and Spokane. (As funding allows, we do a lot of ground work to connect tribal members with resources they can access in the area they are living in that is off the reservation.) Eligibility: Victim of violence within the past 2 months or current will receive first priority. (Domestic Violence is defined as a form of violence from their partner, significant other, spouse, and/or family member.) 57 Head Start (509) 258-7229 Natalie Meyring - Director nataliem@spokanetribe.com Children of the Sun Head Start is a free, comprehensive program designed to serve and promote the well-being of families with preschool children. Head Start is a family focused program that provides opportunities for children and families to grow, discover, achieve and gain skills. Head Start collaborates with community partners to provide resources and serve families. A child’s preschool years are a time of rapid learning as well as social, emotional and physical development. Head Start brings together resources that add to a child’s total development. Health, Nutrition, Education, Social Services, and Parent Involvement opportunities are provided for children and their families. Services provided for Head Start families include: • Early Childhood Education for children ages 3-5 years old, • Kindergarten Transitions for children 4-5 years old graduating from the Head Start. • Daily Nutritious Breakfast, Lunch and Snack • Parental involvement activities and events • Field Trips, Salish Language and cultural activities Hours of operation: Monday - Thursday 9am - 3:15pm from August 22 – June 15. 58 59 Spokane Indian Housing Authority (509) 818-1460 The Spokane Indian Housing Authority (SIHA) assist eligible applicants (Lowincome, Native Americans) to find affordable housing on the Spokane Indian Reservation and service area. Affordable Rental Units: SIHA provides low-rent housing units with eligibility and rental rates determined by the applicant’s annual income. Homebuyer Units: SIHA’s offers affordable lease-to-own units with eligibility and payments determined by the applicant’s annual income. Veterans Administration Supportive Housing (VASH) Program: Housing in conjunction with HUD and Veterans Administration is currently providing rental assistance to 20 Native American Veterans living in our service area. Funding for this program is provided from HUD and is a pilot program. Home Improvement Loans: 4 loans are currently being managed by Housing. The Home Improvement Loan Program provides current and paid off home buyers a financial resource to make necessary improvements to their home. This program is restricted to the original home. The home improvement loan may supplement or replace the Equity Use Policy for improvements or other housing emergencies. Loans can vary from less than $2,500 to $25,000 of assistance to ensure a successful program for SIHA. Equity Use: This policy provides guidance for SIHA and the homebuyer on the uses and restrictions on Mutual Help Equity Monthly Payment Accounts. The primary goal of the equity paid in by the Homebuyers is used for payoff of the home. MEPA funds can be requested on an emergency basis (such as range, refrigerator, heating stoves, exterior door locks, handicap conversion, plumbing system repairs, electric evaluations/repairs, water system, septic or drain field issues. Please see Equity use policy for regulations and restrictions. Down Payment Assistance: 40 grants have been processed since the inception of the program. One off reservation grant is in process and one pending application this fiscal year. The Board of Commissioners recently updated this policy to allow up to $50,000 for first time homebuyers in our service area and $20,000 for homebuyers that have previously been served by Housing. This program offered 60 by the SIHA provides interest-free loans (down payment assistance), forgivable over a 10-year period, to assist homebuyers with the purchase or construction of a single-family home in standard condition, located on or to be located on the Spokane Indian Reservation. Weatherization: (SIHA WX) program does diagnostic testing for health and safety to confirm the need for air sealing and prescribed insulating in attics and crawlspace floor joists, SIHA WX also installs whole house bath fans for health and indoor air quality along with energy conservation measures and educates single family home owners and renters to help keep energy bills to a minimum. This program is limited to low income only. 61 62 IT Department (509) 458-6557 For funerals the I.T. Department assists with the posters announcing the services, the memorial card, sound system, and slide show presentation. These are all as needed Text Alerts The Spokane Tribe currently has a mass text system in place. This is used to get word out quickly to anyone who subscribes. This is very useful as not everyone uses email, social media, or actively checks the STOI webpage. Almost everyone these days does have a cell phone. To be added to the current distribution list by texting the keyword STOI to phone number 31996. You should receive a message shortly after letting you know you are signed up for text alerts from the Spokane Tribe. Message and data rates may apply. Emails The Spokane Tribe I.T. Department sends out informational mass email also, for anything from work announcements to community events. Most Tribal employment email addresses should receive these email blasts. We also have a community mass email list as well, for anyone who does not work for the Tribe but wants to stay in the loop on Tribal news, and community events. For a community member to be added to the list they only need to contact the I.T. Department. If someone with a Tribal email address is not receiving email blasts they only need to contact the I.T. Department to be added to the list. Tribal Members Portal The Spokane Tribe has added to their web page a news portal for Spokane Tribal Members who are 18 years or older. The content of this portal will contain information relating to the Spokane Tribe of Indians that is confidential and proprietary to the Spokane Tribe such as General Council information or special meetings and will only be available to the enrolled members of the Spokane Tribe. Enrolled Spokane Tribal Members can request access to login by navigating to the web page https://spokanetribe.com/login/ . A link to this page can also be found on the main STOI home page in the upper right corner where it says, “Tribal Member Login.” When you fill out your request please DO NOT use your work e-mail address. Instead use your personal address. When your request is submitted your enrollment status will be verified by the STOI Enrollment Officer. Shortly after you will receive two emails. One confirming you being added as a user, and the second to set your password. The 63 email to set your password will come from Wordpress, keep an eye out for it. It might accidentally go to your junk mail folder. The second email will also have your username. Once your password is set you can log in to the portal to view news intended for the Spokane Tribal Membership. 64 MIDNITE MINE COMMUNITY LIAISON 65 Midnite Mine Community Liaison Ricky Sherwood rickys@spokanetribe.com The Midnite Mine Community Liaison provides information to the community on the Midnite Mine Remediation project, organizes community meetings, and forward any concerns regarding the Midnite Mine to the appropriate entity. The Community Liaison works with the Spokane Tribe, the US Environmental Agency (EPA) and Newmont to gather information and to relay that information on to the Spokane Tribal Community. The Liaison also works with Newmont to manage the complaint and grievance mechanism for Spokane Tribal Community Members. 66 PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT 67 Public Works Department (509) 606-5156 Maria Cullooyah – Director mariac@spokanetribe.com Our Public Works division conducts services such as project management, solid waste, wastewater, asset mapping, tribal historic preservation, grant writing, telecom installation/maintenance, tower maintenance, utilities, landscaping and maintain current capital facilities. Public Works Department include Telecom (Spqni Broadband), Utilities, Facilities, Maintenance, Housekeeping and the Tribal Historic Preservation (THPO) Programs. Our staff is committed and dedicated to our community and serve Reservation wide. Our policy is to provide as much information to the community as we can by all lines of communication – whether the Rawhide printed paper, digital Rawhide via Facebook, the Spokane Tribal Member Portal, flyers, community boards, tribal employee emails, member texts or the “moccasin telegraph” aka word of mouth. We are also extremely interested in hearing from you. Please share your questions, comments, concerns, compliments, or complaints with us – preferably in writing so we can hold ourselves accountable to you. If you would like to reach out, please contact the Department Director who is located on the 2nd floor of the Tribal Administration Building. “You Can Count on US!” 68 Moccasin Express (509) 458-6549 Express provides safe, reliable transportation for area residents of all ages. We offer public transportation throughout the reservation and into Spokane where passengers can connect with other transportation opportunities. Our paratransit service provides transportation to medical, dental, vision and mental health appointments to anyone of any age. 69 70 71 72 73 74 Tribal Enterprises The Mission of the Spokane Tribal Enterprises is to promote, develop and enhance sustainable economic & community service for profit business opportunities. Leveraging those opportunities to create employment, development and training opportunities for tribal members and Enterprise staff. Spokane Tribal Enterprises strives to be a recognized branded leader in bringing new businesses to fruition and operating those businesses w/ leading industry practices, through leadership and innovation becoming the preferred employer for Spokane Tribal members. Tribal Enterprise consists of: • Enterprise • Spoko West Plains • Arby’s • Tshimakin Creek Labs • Spoko Chewelah • Spokane Tribal Credit • Spoko Wellpinit • Wellpinit Trading Post • Spoko Two Rivers • Two Rivers Marina • Two Rivers RV Park • Spokane Tribal Enterprises Timber Spokane Tribal Enterprises Hours of Operation Location First Name Last Name Title Site Phone# Open Enterprises Jacob Marcellay CEO 5094586514 7:00am Spoko West Plains Whitney Poitra Business Manager 5092440164 5:00am Arby's Ivan Abrahamson Business Manager 5092447045 10:00am Tshimakain Creek Labs Darren Lantzer Business Manager 5099283577 7:00am Spoko Chewelah Christine Kortness Business Manager 5099356848 5:00am Spokane Tribal Credit Laurie Boe Business Manager 5094586515 8:00am Spoko Wellpinit Patrick Abrahamson Spoko Fuel Director of Operations 5092584266 8:00am Wellpinit Trading Post Daniel Pasical Business Manager 5092587121 7:00am Spoko Two Rivers Audrey Kieffer Business Manager 5097223300 7:00am Two Rivers Marina Adam Bogle Business Manager 5097224029 7:00am Two Rivers RV Park Jennifer Contreras Business Manager 5097224029 7:00am 75 Weekends Close Open Close 5:00pm 12:00am 10:00pm 4:00pm 12:00am 4:00pm 5:00pm 7:00pm 9:00am 4:00pm 7:00pm 4:00pm 4:00pm Spokane Tribal Credit (509) 458-6580 The Mission of Spokane Tribal Credit is to prudently promote and serve the genuine financial needs of our customers with fairness, education, and transparency in order to be the preferred lender and employer in the community. Spokane Tribal Credit strives to be the preferred lender for our Customers & Employer for our staff, through our superior service, innovative lending support and product offerings community. Spokane Tribal Credit offers a variety of loans for Spokane Tribal Members. These include: • • • • • • • • Personal Loan Car Repair Loan Avista Loan Education Loan Home Improvement Loan Home Loan Home Equity Loan Business Loan Criteria for applying for a Personal, Car Repair, Avista loan include: • Application must be completely filled out and signed Include your mailing and residence address Include all payments you are making (anything that will show up on your credit report) • Copy of Tribal I.D. Card (must be current) • Income Verification 2 most recent paystubs for all borrowers If using SSI, TANF or any other income, copy of award letter and proof of receipt of funds Criteria for an Education Loan: • Application must be completely filled out and signed Include your mailing and residence address 76 • • • • • • • Include all payments you are making (anything that will show up on your credit report) Copy of Tribal I.D. Card (must be current) Income Verification 2 most recent paystubs for all borrowers Statement explaining why the funds are needed Copies of bills and estimate of items to be purchased with funds Letter from the Spokane Tribal Education Department explaining why you have the unmet need Proof of filing for FAFSA School Verification Current class schedule/acceptance letter from school Current grades Expected Graduation date PROOF OF GRADES AND NEW CLASS SCHEDULES ARE RQUIRED AT EACH CHANGE IN ENROLLMENT PERIOD. IF THEY ARE NOT RECEIVED, INTEREST WILL BEGIN ACCRUING AND PAYMENTS WILL BECOME DUE. Criteria for a Business Loan: • Application must be completely filled out and signed Include your mailing and residence address Include all payments you are making (anything that will show up on your credit report) • Copy of Tribal I.D. Card (must be current) • Income Verification 2 most recent paystubs for all borrowers If self employed or a seasonal worker, submit 2 years tax returns • Business Plan Complete business plan including some projections • Description of what the loan will be used for • Copy of Spokane Tribal Business License • Description of Collateral If loan is over $7,000, collateral is required Criteria for Home Loan: 77 • Application must be completely filled out and signed Include your mailing and residence address Include all payments you are making (anything that will show up on your credit report) • Copy of Tribal I.D. Card (must be current) • Income Verification 2 most recent paystubs for all borrowers If using SSI, TANF or any other income, copy of award letter and proof of receipt of funds • Bank statements • W-2’s or tax returns for the past two years • Information about the home Buying or currently own it? Location of the home Is there a loan on the home currently? Spokane Tribal Credit considers the following when determining the ability to repay the loan • • • • • • Monthly payments compared to monthly income (debt to income ratio) Repayment history with Spokane Tribal Credit Stability of income Credit Score Job history and type of employment (full-time, part-time, seasonal) Applicant must have a credit score over 600 or excellent Tribal Credit History for any amount requested over $5,000 Spokane Tribal Credit also provides finance tips in the areas of • • • • • • • • Setting a budget Tracking your spending Checking your credit report Be careful about Co-Signing Keep your credit score high Pay yourself first Credit Cards Start saving for the holidays now 78 ALL LOANS THROUGH SPOKANE TRIBAL CREDIT ARE SECURED BY FUTURE PER CAPITA PAYMENTS PAYMENTS ARE REQUIRED EVEN WHEN ON LAY-OFF OR UNEMPLOYED. IF YOU ARE HAVING A PROBLEM MAKING PAYMENTS CALL FOR ASSISTANCE. CUSTOMERS CAN APPLY AND PAY LOANS ONLINE AT OUR WEBSITE. Spokane Tribal Credit https://spokanetribalcredit.com/ 79 Two Rivers Resort (509) 722-4029 RV Park / (509) 722-5500 Marina Two-Rivers Resort lies at the confluence of the Spokane and Columbia river and is the secluded getaway you’ve been waiting for. Fun, relaxing, and solitude are words you won’t forget when visiting. We’re located just 25 miles north of the beautiful town of Davenport, Washington. Whether it’s camping, fishing or boating Two Rivers meets the needs of every family big or small. Two Rivers Resort offers a variety of family fun RV Park • Full array of hookups, amenities, and necessary facilities • 100+ RV sites • 32 tent/camping sites Cabins and Rentable. Modern cabins that include • • • • • • Air-conditioning Full kitchen Private bedroom Satellite TV Wi-Fi Private Deck Two Rivers Floating Marina • • • • 260 boat slips Gas station Convenience Store Restrooms Houseboat rentals include: • Air conditioning 80 • • • • • • Kitchen with appliances 3 staterooms 2 bathrooms 2 lofts Fireplace Hot tub Tshimakain Creek Labs 888-450-5198 Tshimakain Creek (T-Creek) Research and Development (R&D) is a clinical laboratory 100% owned and operated by the Spokane Tribe of Indians in Wellpinit, Washington. As a research and diagnostic facility, T-Creek R&D is dedicated to the health and wellness issues disproportionately affecting the Native American community, as well as major health risks for the overall population. These include cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and drug dependency, among others. 81 As a tribally owned facility, our goal is to go beyond the diagnosis and help create sustainable lifestyle changes, leading to long and healthy lives for our families. Our reach is nationwide, and with your support, these health disparities will become a thing of the past. Corporate Wellness T-Creek R&D offers full service corporate wellness program support to corporations employing American Indian citizens. Depending on the location, T-Creek R&D partners with local clinics and other health providers to develop a comprehensive wellness program for all employees. We work with organizational leadership to ensure the entire workforce’s needs are met while keep costs down and services relevant. Substance Abuse T-Creek R&D has relationships with various substance abuse treatment programs. We take the guess work out of choosing a culturally respectful treatment option through our vetting services. The needs of the Native American patient are sometimes unique to their culture; TCreek R&D works to ensure their treatment plan is one that will work for their culture, their lifestyle, and their future. Tribal Events T-Creek R&D is happy to partner with scheduled wellness events or provide a singularly focused wellness event. Event options include education on health and wellness topics, such as heart health, diabetes control, and other issues common in the population, as well as providing onsite blood testing. When testing is provided, T-Creek handles all logistics, test result communications, and follow-up with the patient’s primary care doctor to ensure a wellness plan is created to address any abnormal results. TAKE CHARGE OF YOUR HEALTH As a tribally owned facility, we know how important community is. When it comes to your health though, you’re in charge. Take control of your wellness plan by talking with your provider about what labs can help you prepare for a long and healthy life. 82 Clinical Laboratory Testing Services: • PULS Cardiac Test • Basic Lipid Profile • Standard Advanced Lipid Testing • Expanded Lipid Profile For information regarding services please contact: T-Creek Research & Diagnostics Tshimakain Creek Labs 5503 E. Broadway Ave. Spokane Valley, WA 9921 Tel: (888) 450-5198 83 Spokane Tribal Network (509) 258-4535 ext. 4006 STN focuses on the implementation of positive projects and ideas on the SIR to better serve our people while promoting healthy lifestyle choices. Penny Spencer - Director P O Box 390 Wellpinit WA 99040 Cell (509) 714-1055 Home (509) 258-6930 www.spokanetribalnetwork.org Services: Children of the Sun Community Coalition Support GONA (Gathering of Native Americans) Healing Centered Engagement Practices for Trauma Informed Practices Trauma Informed Care Practices Children of the Sun Community Coalition Support Peer Support Specialist Services Decolonized/Indigenized Peer Support Specialist Training Development QPR (Question Persuade Refer) training GONA (Gathering of Native Americans) Strengthening Families Classes Youth Mental Health First Aid training SPORT (Substance use Prevention Optimizing Robust Teens) Training Free Medication Lock Boxes Mentoring Program-7th Generation Kinship Botvin Lifeskills Classes WSD Student Assistance Professional Program (New ESD) PBIS (Positive Behavior Intervention Supports) Assistance SEL (Social Emotional Learning) Student and Family Support for Systems Navigation Food Sovereignty Planning Programming Indigenous Birth Justice Team Work 84 477/TANF 85 477/TANF (509) 533-1360 Spokane Site / (509) 458-8000 Wellpinit Yvette Buckley – Director yvetteb@spokanetribe.com TANF – Childcare Services in Spokane and Wellpinit  Spokane Tribal TANF is a tribally operated program with sites in Wellpinit and Spokane. The TANF program provides assistance to needy families to become self-sufficient or reduce their dependency on government subsidies. Assistance can come in the form of cash assistance, job preparation, prevention and referrals.  Supports Services: $2,000 yearly for auto insurance, $1,500 lifetime car repair, $1,000 tire replacement, $1,000 miscellaneous for family cases $500 for child only  Spokane Tribal 477 Youth Program Services School-year 2020/21  Youth Centers are a safe and positive environment. They provide organized instructional programs such as yoga, STEM, culture, language, community service projects, field trips, physical activity and nutrition. Hours of Operation: 7 am to 5 pm Days of Operation: Monday – Friday • Certified Tutoring Services with Sylvan’s • Driver's Education Support Services (during school-year): • Department of Licensing Support Services (during school-year): • TANF WEX/Stipend position with the 477 Program is a subsidized employment opportunity for 477 clients. These are temporary, training positions that allow clients to build and develop work skills and knowledge to promote future employment. • WIOA WEX position with the 477 Program is a subsidized employment opportunity for anyone (do not have to be a cash assistance client) who meets program income guidelines and determined eligible with the 477 program. General Assistance clients fall under this position type. • Sub Wage Phase I position with the 477 Program is a subsidized employment opportunity for TANF and General Assistance Clients. It is a temporary 86 position and geared towards clients who have past job experience and skills that can be used in the workplace • Sub Wage Phase II position is offered if a client completes a Sub Wage Phase I positions successfully and the employer wishes to extend the length of your position. This position can potentially move in to full-time employment depending on employer. 477 General Assistance • A job readiness program that provides monthly grants and support services to adults without dependents or childless married couples. • Available for Spokane Tribal Members, graduated HS or completed GED. Higher education and advancement • Employed part time (29 hours), or less, and enrolled full time in school; student may be eligible for $1,000 stipend. • Regardless of classes, active students allotted $900 yearly for books and supplies reimbursement. • Incentives dependent upon GPA above 2.5. • Tuition cap for undergrad is $12,000 a year, for advancement it is $15,000 per year. AVT Dependent upon program on HS or GED requirements - Capacity for short term, $8,500. For long term $12,000. JOM Services will be expanding to all counties we serve. There are only Wellpinit, Reardan, and Springdale right now and this may change as the program grows. GED Serves tribal members and TANF clients to obtain GED. Tutoring Paraprofessional Services offered via: Zoom, in person or onsite at the school. Language/Culture Program Resource List, Language Learning Books and CDs, Language Dictionaries Teaching Adult language (classes canceled until end of social distancing. Staff assists with funerals Hymns/Prayers, Answer questions pertaining to language and culture and Back to the Heart Language/Culture School for youth 3-8 year old’s 87 TERO 88 TERO (509) 258-7100 Rhonda Thurman - Director rhonda.thurman@spokanetribe.com TERO enforces the Spokane Tribal Employment Rights Ordinance which provides for Indian Preference in any employment, contract and subcontract conducted on or near the Spokane Indian Reservation. TERO receives funding from the EEOC for processing and conciliating discrimination charges for Native Americans under Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act. TERO coordinates: • Certification of Indian Contractors • Negotiates Employer Compliance Plans • Tribal Hiring Hall • Indian Owned Company preference list • Apprenticeship Program • Cooperative Human Resource Agreement • Work-related Training Employment: • Priority is given to Enrolled Spokane Tribal Members • Further consideration is afforded to: - Spokane Tribal Descendants - Members of other Tribes - Spouses of Spokane Tribal members Training; Apprenticeship training programs as well as specific skills training is available to Spokane Tribal Members. This includes but not limited to: • carpenters, • electricians, • plumbing, • welding, • heavy equipment, 89 • CDL • Other skills training may be available. Union affiliation as well as non-union trainings are available. Elder Home Improvement Program: The Elder Home Improvement Program provides health & safety repairs to Spokane Tribal Elders homes ages 65 and older as well as assisting the disabled and those with chronic illnesses. These repairs include: • Wheel chair ramps • Interior safety rails • Smoke detectors • Fire extinguishers • Tub to shower conversations • Other safety related needs Priority is given to these safety related issues to tribal elders, disabled and/or have chronic illnesses that have limited resources. 90 VFW Post 10711 91 VFW (509) 258-7331 Cheryl Covington cheryl.covington@spokanetribe.com Veterans Post 10711 program representative can assist veterans with various items including filing: • VA paperwork, • Assist with developing and writing up resumes • Job search assistance • Medical transports available for veterans to attend medical appointments At the Veterans facility a rec room is available for members to watch television, play billiards, chess or relax and read books. The facility has focused on improving the health of the Veterans and has an infrared sauna, a shower and a jetted tub available for use. Tribal Veterans Representative • Help Veterans apply for Stevens County Veteran Relief Fund • Help VFW members apply for VFW Relief fund • Distribute VFW Gas fund • Aiding veterans in applying for VA benefits • Help with VA appeals • Help with initial visits to VA • Schedule appointments for hard of hearing • Veteran Transports to VA appointments • Veteran Transports to moccasin express • Coordinate outreach activities (Health fairs, etc.…) • Coordinate Honor guard Events • Help coordinate annual events (Youth basketball, Labor Day powwow honoring, Easter egg hunt, Veteran powwow, Memorial Day event, etc.) • Aid families and headstone orders • Help coordinate burial honors and benefits (State honor guard, flag, and tribal honor guard) • Schedule and send out letters for Monthly VFW Meeting • Attend Stevens County Monthly Veteran Meeting in Colville 92 • • • Attend VA American Indian Veteran Advisory Council meeting monthly in Spokane Attend Stand downs Work in conjunction with Spokane VA Reps serving members in our community (HUDVASH Rep, Housing rep, advocates, etc.) Things to consider are the office is a walk-in and on-call office. I believe the office also provides a gathering place for veterans. It is a hub for providing any type of assistance. It’s also a place of support for comradery and fellowship for those in need, especially those suffering PTSD 93 WELLPINIT BOYS & GIRLS CLUB 94 Wellpinit Boys & Girls Club (509) 258-6702 Wellpinit Boys & Girls Club provides a safe environment for all youth that attend the club Billy Flett - Director bflett@bgcsc.org Wellpinit Boys & Girls Club follows all CDC/Spokane Tribe Covid-19 guidelines Open Monday-Friday 7am-5pm Summer Hours. Open Monday-Thursday 10am-6pm and Friday 9am-5pm School Year Times may change according to CDC/Spokane Tribe Covid-19 guidelines All Youth ages 6-18 and who are registered with club are eligible to attend Club activities include: Triple Play (comprehensive health/wellness program), Play Ball (t-ball, kickball, flag football, basketball), CTAS Prevention grant (prevention programs, drug/alcohol awareness, child abuse awareness, health/hygiene awareness, child abduction awareness, bullying awareness, utilize HHS for prevention topics, Power Hour (School Homework), T.R.A.I.L Program (Together Raising Awareness for Indian Life, a Diabetes Prevention Program), Native Cultural projects, stick game leagues, and invite Spokane Tribal Elders to speak with the youth. This is just to name a few activities at Wellpinit Boys & Girls Club. WBGC Provide Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, snacks to all youth Field trips for kids, Movies, River, Lakes, Roller skating, Laser Quest, Splash Down, Triple Play park (CDA ID), local parks in Spokane, Spokane pools, bowling, Mobius Science, Blue Zoo, Cat Tails, Tour our local tribal departments (EMS, Fire Management, Fuels Department, Fish Hatchery, Cultural Department) 95 Wellpinit School District Empowering Our Students Thru Education The Wellpinit School District is a K-12 public school system centrally located on the Spokane Indian Reservation. We work respectfully and collaboratively with parents, families, and community to empower our students through education, in a safe, caring and culturally responsive environment, inspiring students to master intellectual, social, physical and emotional skills needed for success. 96 Wellpinit Schools The Wellpinit School District is a rural K-12, public school district centered on the Spokane Indian Reservation in Eastern Washington. It is located in southwest Stevens County, approximately 45 miles from Spokane. We serve approximately 600 students in grades K-12. Wellpinit School District was chartered as a state and county school in 1913 and a large public school was built in 1938. The present school facility was built in 1987 with the current Elementary school grades located in the old school building that was renovated in 2003. In addition, the District 97 serves students beyond the reservation boundaries through the Alliance Education Program. The Wellpinit School District has a staff of approximately 100 personnel. Our local student population is approximately 95% Native American or descendent. The students residing in the district are primarily from the Spokane Tribe of Indians; in addition we also have students from the Colville Confederated Tribes, Nez Perce, Coeur d' Alene, Kalispell and other Tribes. The district’s recently remodeled building houses the Middle School (grades 6-8) and high school (grades 9-12). The elementary school is housed in a nicely remodeled building about a half mile from the middle school and high school building. The district also has a building that houses the district office. In addition, the district has an Open Doors Reengagement Program offering a high school diploma or GED. Reengagement Programs are located in Wellpinit, at Fort Simcoe Job Corps, and Moses Lake Columbia Job Corps. The district has a broad range of programs to serve the needs of its diverse student population. The Wellpinit School District provides educational needs to: Elementary Students – K – 5th grade Home of the “EAGLES” Kim Ewing, Principal 6230 Old School Road Wellpinit, WA. 99040 School Phone: (509) 258-4535 Ext. 3113 K-5 Teachers Kindergarten: Amy Sims and Elizabeth Page First Grade: Rachel Leibrant and Louise Reifler Second Grade: Lisa Seyler and Nicoline Hunt Third Grade: Mark Patterson and Heidi Abrahamson Fourth Grade: Robert “Bob” Brisbois and Madeline Dorris Fifth Grade: Madeline Dorris and Addison Bare Special Education: Julie Filer Art: Cheryl Brown Music: Shawn Brehm 98 Wellpinit Middle School Laina Phillips, Principal 6270 Ford-Wellpinit Rd. Wellpinit, WA. 99040 School Phone: (509) 258-4535, ext. 2104 Wellpinit Middle School Teachers Math: Patrick Gaffney Science: IsiahSprinkle Social Studies: Geri Flett Language Arts: Riley Thuleen Physical Education: Clark Pauls Wellpinit High School Laina Phillips, Principal Wellpinit High School Teachers Art: Cheryl Brown Math: James Robinson Science: Alex Joanis Music: Shawn Brehm Language Arts / Yearbook: Jane Swiatek JROTC: Eric Cusick and Joe Wulczynski Social Studies: Joni Scott Academic Counselor: Ellen Schwannecke P.E.: Clark Pauls Wellpinit Open Doors Principal: Terry Bartolino, 509-258-4535 (2195) terryb@wellpinit.org Director: Shelley Sonnabend, 509-258-4535 (2196) ssonnabend@wellpinit.org 99 --- Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/documents/tribal%3Aspokane%3Ab95692ed1e688b82. Public record. Not legal advice.