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Quorum of 180 reached at Annual Meeting; self-governance health care proposal discussed
By LORI ANN EDMO
Sho-Ban News
FORT HALL — The Shoshone-Bannock Tribes Annual Meeting reached a quorum of 180 eligible tribal voters just before noon May 10 where information was provided on self-governance and two resolutions were approved before the meeting ended around 2:15 p.m. when the quorum was lost.
The meeting began about 10:15 a.m. when veterans brought the flags in and Fort Hall Business Council Chairman Lee Juan Tendoy gave the prayer. Each FHBC member had the opportunity to speak.
Chairman Tendoy said people came from Washington D.C. yesterday to speak on the self-governance issue. Vice Chairwoman Donna Thompson encouraged attendees to take time to listen to Tribal Health presentations, be respectful and ask questions. Devon Boyer, secretary, said there’s a lot of things to talk about even after the meeting. A lot of things happening is because of Trump – he’s ruined a lot of things for others too in the world including veterans. (cont.)
In other news...
By OFFICE OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS
FORT HALL — As part of federal government restructuring efforts, the U.S. Department of Interior (DOI) circulated a memo dated May 9, offering an opportunity for its employees, in the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) and other DOI departments and agencies, with responsibilities to uphold the federal government’s Trust and Treaty responsibilities to leave federal service.
The Fort Hall Business Council (FHBC) expressed serious concern over the limited “Deferred Resignation/Retirement Program (DRP) and a Voluntary Early Retirement Authority (VERA)” initiative, which encourages federal employees to resign or retire through financial incentives. The program is geared towards broader federal restructuring efforts and has a short acceptance window of May 9 to May 16. (cont.)
By ROSELYNN YAZZIE
Office of Public Affairs
FORT HALL — The Shoshone-Bannock Tribes and the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) have officially signed two original agreements for the co-stewardship management agreement for the Chief Tendoy Cemetery, an 84.5 acre culturally significant site in Lemhi County, Idaho.
The partnership signed on May 7, strengthens the protection of natural and cultural resources, enhances Tribal engagement in land management decisions, and honors the ancestral homelands of the Shoshone and Bannock people. (cont.)
FORT HALL — The Shoshone-Bannock Tribes 44th Gaming Distribution is Monday, June 2, 2025. Enrolled tribal members with the Shoshone-Bannock Tribes as of April 25, 2025, will receive a per capita check in the amount of $1,198.46 for adults and $599.23 for minors.
Per capita checks will be mailed out to those tribal members who don’t have direct deposit. Please be mindful and allow time for the mail to go through the mailing process. A two-week waiting period will be in effect after the distribution date for any check reprints. (cont.)
