By LORI ANN EDMO
Sho-Ban News
FORT HALL — The Shoshone-Bannock Casino Hotel reopened May 18 with a prayer Fort Hall Business Council secretary Lee Juan Tyler gave in the Shoshone language to bless all who were present — the employees and their families prior to the site opening to Shoshone-Bannock tribal members and invited guests.

He asked for Creator to also bless Mother Earth, all the ecosystem natural resources, etc. “Protect us, take this COVID-19 disease away, make it disappear. From the prayers from the old ones, add them prayers, add all the humble prayers said from the old ones – our ancestors, etc.” He asked Creator to bless all who lost loved ones, bless the water we will drink, protect the gaming place – protect its employees, bless our elders, our foods and bless our future as well. (cont.)

By LORI ANN EDMO
Sho-Ban News
FORT HALL — Sherwin Racehorse, Fort Hall Business Council Primary Election candidate filed a petition in Shoshone-Bannock Tribal Court asking for judicial review and injunctive relief against the Election Board and the Fort Hall Business Council.

He’s asking the court to stop the Election Board from further violating the Tribes Constitution and Bylaws by not proceeding with the 2020 Tribal Election until the Court decides on the issue.

Three other candidates Nancy Eschief-Murillo, Marina Fast Horse and Wesley Edmo also signed onto it. (cont.)

By LORI ANN EDMO
Sho-Ban News
FORT HALL — The Sequints triplets — Xavier Jr., Cedar and Savon — are celebrating another milestone in their lives when they graduate from Blackfoot High School this year.

The first was being the first set of triplets born in the Shoshone-Bannock Tribes. They are the sons of Xavier Sequints Sr. and Janet George.

The difficult thing is they won’t be able to walk in a graduation ceremony because of the coronavirus pandemic but they’re making the most of it. Blackfoot High School will have a graduate parade June 4 at 7 p.m. where they are participating and a virtual ceremony where they’ll receive they’re diplomas. Their birthday is May 31 when they turn 19.

Each has their own plans after graduation. (cont.)

By ROSELYNN YAZZIE
Sho-Ban News
FORT HALL — Melanie Ona Longoria was surprised on Thursday, May 14 with a parade to celebrate her Drug Court Client Graduation.

According to Willeena George, Drug Court staff, the Shoshone-Bannock Tribe’s Drug Court is the only one still going on in the United States and is continuing with their participants via online Zoom Meetings where they do structured classes. They also look to do recovery activities out in the community.

George said they are always there for the clients 24-7. (cont.)