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Sho-Ban tribal members express concerns at Informational Meeting
By LORI ANN EDMO
Sho-Ban News
FORT HALL — Many Shoshone-Bannock tribal members expressed their concerns at the Tribes Informational Meeting March 7 where the morning focused on the Gay Mine and the afternoon on tribal land issues.
The meeting began with Gifferd Osborne leading the flag bearers in followed by Spring Creek Singers singing a flag and victory song. Fort Hall Business Council Chairman Lee Juan Tendoy did a prayer.
FHBC members gave opening remarks. Donna Thompson, vice chair, said there were several items on the agenda encouraging people to be respectful. Ladd Edmo, now treasurer, thanked tribal members in attendance. He noted the Bureau of Indian Affairs is the trustee who has the records and not giving enough land information. Ronald Todd Appenay, sergeant at arms, encouraged those in attendance to be family oriented – when settling land issues do on your own and learn to get along. There may always be a struggle but the best way to fix is through family. He said he will always stand up for the land. (cont.)
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By LORI ANN EDMO
Sho-Ban News
FORT HALL — The afternoon session of the Shoshone-Bannock Tribes Information Meeting March 7 involved Natural Resource Departments who provided updates.
Preston Buckskin, Land Use Director, said they’re in the last year on the range contracts and they have 63 permits encoded. All grazing permits have been invoiced and he believes they have all been paid. There’s approximately 194,000 tribal trust land acres and 126,000 allotted trust lands. Some of their responsibilities are managing and monitoring the range lands. Technicians and field staff repair and replace water lines, fence along the boundary lines, work to protect the spring heads by fencing those off and put in spring boxes. (cont.)
By LIZZIE BOYD
Sho-Ban News
POCATELLO — Shoshone-Bannock tribal members Shayna Martin and Johnny Littlejohn each had an entry in the motorcycle division at this year’s Chrome in the Dome Car and Bike show March 7 and 8 at the ICCU Dome.
Tribal members show goers also appeared to enjoy the show viewing the displayed cars and bikes. (cont.)
By BREE BAKER
Sho-Ban News
FORT HALL — The Shoshone-Bannock Tribes Vocational Rehabilitation Program hosted the Ninth Annual Job and Resource Fair on March 6, at the Shoshone-Bannock Hotel and Event Center in Fort Hall.
The event started at 10 a.m. and ended at 3 p.m. and welcomed many individuals from the community and surrounding areas. The event offered a range of valuable opportunities for community members to explore employment options, seek education resources, make professional connections and take steps towards securing a job or advancing their careers. (cont.)
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