By ROSELYNN YAZZIE
OFFICE OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS
FORT HALL — With Congress unable to reach an agreement on a Continuing Resolution (CR) to fund the federal government, the federal shutdown is now in effect as of October 1, 2025.

The Shoshone-Bannock Tribes have activated their contingency plan to ensure essential services continue without disruption. Tribal government operations will remain open during normal business hours, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, through October 18, 2025, after that the plan will progress into its next phase, with additional measures to sustain essential services. (cont.)

By LORI ANN EDMO
Sho-Ban News
FORT HALL — Parents of two local Native Mountain View Middle School girls impacted by negative comments after they wore red handprints on their faces then removed it during Blackfoot School District 55 Indian Week activities are hoping the incident results in more education at the school.

The two girls Cherish Faulkner and CharLee Siow, MVMS seventh graders, woke up early September 24 to paint the red handprint on their faces that symbolizes the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women movement – the silence of media and law enforcement. (cont.)

By LIZZIE BOYD
Sho-Ban News
FORT HALL — Miss Sho-Ban Myke Moore and family hosted the Indian Day Royalty contests at Sho-Ban Jr./Sr. High School September 26.

Newly crowned royalty was announced after they introduced themselves and showcased their dancing abilities. Tzi Tzi princess is Nia’ bi Buckskin, first attendant Ehlani Reyes, second attendant Kanna Devinney. (cont.)

FORT HALL — Shoshone-Bannock Tribes “Newe Davaiye Nadiya” Indian Day Parade was September 27, 2025.

Following are the results:

Floats: First: Good Shepherd Church, second Leo Bear, Jr, third Boys and Girls Club.

Traditional Walker – 17 and under: First: Lamar Buckman, second Kytin Atkins, third Korbin Atkins.

Traditional Rider Man – 18 +: First: Jon Marc Skunkcap, second Kalen Hammond, third Gifferd Osborne. (cont.)