By LORI ANN EDMO
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FORT HALL — Fort Hall Business Council members Gaylen Edmo, Donna Thompson and Claudia Washakie were sworn into office June 14, 2022, along with Land Use Policy Commissioners Pat Broncho and Darrell Shay.

After the swearing in, officers were elected: Nathan Small was elected chairman, Donna Thompson is vice chairperson, Roland Marshall is treasurer, Claudia Washakie is secretary and Gaylen Edmo is sergeant at arms. Ladd Edmo and Lee Juan Tyler are also tribal council members. (cont.)

By ROSELYNN YAZZIE
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BOISE — The 11th Annual Return of the Boise Valley People (ROBVP) event was June 9 to 12 with a celebration of reunion and culture between the Shoshone-Bannock Tribes, Shoshone-Paiute Tribes, Burns Paiute, Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs and Fort McDermitt Paiute and Shoshone.

The five original Boise Valley Tribes come from different areas because when gold was discovered in the area in the late 1800s the people were marched out by the military into different directions.

The event began with a tribal consultation meeting between the Idaho Military Division and tribal leaders from representing tribes. (cont.)

By LORI ANN EDMO
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BOISE — A significant cultural site that includes artifacts and remains of original Boise Valley people is being returned to the Boise Valley tribes thanks to landowner Tom Terteling.

“My family is honored to have been the caretaker of this site for the past 70+ years,” he said. “In recognizing how historically important the site is, we intend to donate the artifacts and the approximately 40 acres to the local five tribes.”

Terteling said it has been educational and rewarding these past few months and “we are excited to move ahead with the evaluation and ultimate goal of the donation.” (cont.)

By ROSELYNN YAZZIE
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BOISE — A Rabbit Skin Blanket Making Workshop was hosted at the Return of the Boise Valley People event on Saturday, June 11.

The workshop was put on by the instruction of Yvette Towersap and had a total of 14 participants who were supplied with a PVC pipe frame, twine, a needle and thread, and seven precut strips of rabbit skins.

Due to the shortage of rabbits, the rabbit fur was ordered online. She cautioned the participants to be aware the fur gets everywhere and is easy to breathe in, therefore, masks were recommended. (cont.)