By ROSELYNN YAZZIE
Office of Public Affairs
FORT HALL — The Shoshone-Bannock Tribes officially swore in newly elected Fort Hall Business Council members and seated officers on June 9.

To open the ceremony, Lee Juan Tendoy offered a prayer. The Spring Creek drum group sang as Gifferd Osborne, Michael Perry and Frances Goli presented the United States and Tribal flag. (cont.)

By YVONNE WARJACK
Sho-Ban News
SALMON — Fort Hall tribal youth participating in Moose Creek Meadow Week began their week-long paid internship and culture camp on June 7 at Moose Creek Meadow near Salmon, combining cultural teachings, traditional skills, stewardship projects, outdoor education, and camping experiences. (cont.)

By ROSELYNN YAZZIE
Office of Public Affairs
FORT HALL — The Fort Hall Business Council of the Shoshone-Bannock Tribes has issued a formal resolution and public statement opposing data center development on the Fort Hall Reservation, as well as any such development within ceded lands, Treaty-protected areas, or locations that could adversely affect the Reservation or its residents.

The resolution was passed during a Council meeting on May 21, 2026, following recent discussions related to a proposed large-scale data center project near the former Hoku site in Pocatello. While the proposal was ultimately denied by local authorities, the Council determined it was necessary to formally affirm the Tribes’ position and protect long-term Tribal interests. (cont.)

FORT HALL — The Land Use Policy Commission recognized Darrell Shay for his 45 years of service to the Shoshone-Bannock Tribes at a retirement breakfast at the Tribal Business Center on Tuesday, June 9.

Shay served multiple terms on the Fort Hall Business Council: 1984 to 86, 1997 to 99 and 2016 to 18; he served on the Land Use Policy Commission from 2022 to 2026. (cont.)

By YVONNE WARJACK
Sho-Ban News
FORT HALL — Family, friends, coworkers, tribal leaders, and community members gathered June 5, to recognize Ronald Todd Appenay during a special luncheon honoring his service on the Fort Hall Business Council.

Appenay served as sergeant-at-arms on the council, the governing body of the Shoshone-Bannock Tribes. A luncheon featuring pizza, submarine sandwiches, chips, cake, soda, and water was served while visiting with friends, family members, and colleagues. (cont.)