By LORI ANN EDMO
Sho-Ban News
FORT HALL — In an effort to educate the public about restoring the health of the Snake River to restore salmon, the Snake River to Salish Sea Spirit of the Waters Totem Pole Journey stopped in Fort Hall May 18 at the Shoshone-Bannock Casino Hotel and Tribal Museum.

Jewell James, head carver from the House of Tears Carvers on the Lummi Indian Reservation said, “We are bringing totem pole art all the way up from the shores of the Columbia River —all the way up to the headwaters of the Snake River. The reason is there is sovereign Indian tribes all around the Columbia River – sovereign tribes of the Shoshone-Bannock and the Nez Perce on the Snake River.” (cont.)

By ROSELYNN YAZZIE
Sho-Ban News
FORT HALL — Shoshone-Bannock Jr./Sr. High School Tribal Government and Civics Class got a firsthand look at the inner workings of the Fort Hall Business Council (FHBC) on Monday, May 16.

Teacher Jessica Matsaw explained they had learned about the Shoshone-Bannock Tribal Elections Act and what is required to run for the FHBC and be a tribal voter. (cont.)

By LORI ANN EDMO
Sho-Ban News
FORT HALL — The Fort Hall Business Council hosted a Mountain Home Economic Development Project open house May 9 and 10 where the plan for a new casino was explained.

Different stations were set up that began with a timeline, proposed plans, the Gaming Commission’s role, frequently asked questions (FAQ) and the plan to put the land into trust. (cont.)

By ROSELYNN YAZZIE
Sho-Ban News
TAHLEQUAH, Okla. — Myke Moore will be graduating from Sequoyah High School and was recently awarded a $24,000 scholarship to Connors State College for archery.

Moore said she signed up for archery class and took the opportunity to join the archery team for her school. (cont.)