Tolowa Dee-ni' Nation

Tolowa Dee-ni' Nation has Job Openings! For more information please contact: Tolowa Dee-ni' Nation Human Resources Department Phone: 707-487-9255... Email: [email protected] Fax: 1-888-468-0134 Download an application here: https://www.tolowa-nsn.gov/employment/ See more

In Curry County, the Pfizer vaccine clinic hosted by FEMA, OHA and other partners will return to the BHHS stadium parking lot June 11-17.

Thank you Dr Giovannetti for your continued advocacy for our Tribal citizens.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 10, 2021 Smith River, CA 95567 Smith River, Ca On May 20, 2021 the Tolowa Dee-ni' Nation received the first installment of our share of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding in the amount of $10,322,894. This round of funding is equal to 65% of the total funding allocated and is based on our percentage of Tribal citizens compared to the total enrolled Tribal member census count for the United States. We expect to receive a second installment..., which we haven’t received, based on our total employee count for all the Nation’s employees both enterprises and government. This amount will be the remainder of the 35% of the total ARPA Tribal allocation. The purpose of these ARPA funds are to support public health, address the negative economic impacts caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, replace lost revenues, and invest in critical infrastructure improvements. In accordance with the Interim Final Rule, these dollars can be used for costs from March 21, 2021 through December 31, 2024. The extended timeline will allow for a strategic investment plan to develop projects based on the eligible categories listed above. In addition to the above funds, the Tolowa Dee-ni' Nation is vigorously working to secure supplementary program-specific funding from federal agencies that are also included in the ARPA. There are twenty-seven (27) Tribal specific provisions in the Act which will provide an investment in Indian Country of over $31 billion. Tribal governments have suffered through years of inadequate funding for a majority of our Tribal programs. This Act will allow for many Tribal programs to receive program-specific funding to assist in our response and mitigation of the impacts associated with the COVID-19 pandemic. Programs such as Housing, TANF, Child Development, Health & Wellness and Education have submitted funding applications or requests. The Tribal Council wishes to thank our citizens for their continued patience as we work through the planning process to obligate these funds in accordance with federal requirements and guidelines. This monumental opportunity deserves appropriate time and consideration to strategize the best use of ARPA allocations in a way that will create long-term lasting impacts for the Nation’s citizens and our future generations. https://www.tolowa-nsn.gov/american-rescue-plan-act-arpa-f/

Pandemic Emergency Assistance Fund Funding available for eligible Native families impacted by the Coronavirus pandemic Eligible families must meet the non-financial criteria of TANF 1. Have eligible children in the home (biological, step, adopted or relative child un the age of 19) 2. Reside within the 5 county service area (Coos, Curry, Del Norte, Humboldt, and Josephine)... 3. Have been negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic 4. Not served by another TANF program Applications are being taken via Survey Monkey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/SNXMLX2 **Proof of income and residency will be required for eligibility determination** See more

Wee-ya' Survey. Your input is NEEDED. Please take a few moments to complete this language survey. The survey will be used to help plan future activities and projects for the Language Program. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/weeya_survey_2021... Any questions please email, Pyuwa Bommelyn, [email protected].

Public Review of the Draft Smith River Plain Water Quality Management Plan (SRPWQMP) Regional Water Board staff have developed a draft SRPWQMP to address water quality associated with the cultivation and production of lily bulbs in the Smith River Plain. The SRPWQMP is an adaptive management pollutant control plan that will provide information for the development of a Waste Discharge Regulation (WDR) permit for lily bulb growing operations in the Smith River watershed. The ...SRPWQMP was developed by Regional Water Quality Control Board (Regional Water Board) staff at the direction of the Regional Water Board to address water quality impacts associated with lily bulb cultivation in the Smith River Plain. Comments on the draft SRPWQMP are due March 12, 2021 Read more here: https://www.tolowa-nsn.gov/public-review-of-the-draft-smit/

(02.15.21 6:10pm) Great news everyone! Highway 101 at Last Chance Grade is reopened once again thanks to our hardworking CalTrans team. Traffic is one-way and m...otorists should expect 30 minute delays. Crews continue to monitor for safety. Know Before You Go. Check QuickMap before you go for the latest updates at quickmap.dot.ca.gov

NEW EMERGENCY RENTAL ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE Open to all Tribal Households, anywhere in the US; can pay up to 12 months of rent, utilities, PLUS any past due amounts owed. Income limits apply 80% median income max. APPLY TODAY & see if you qualify! https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/WH8LTSS

Please visit the OES page to see the latest updates. UPDATE (02.14.21 6:15pm) Highway 101 is now open to one-way traffic with 30 minute delays expected at Last... Chance Grade. (2.14.21 2:40pm) CalTrans is stating that they expect to open to one-way traffic around 6:00pm. This is subject to change if the slide becomes active again. However, if you are stranded on one side or the other things are looking hopeful that you’ll be able to get through tonight. If your travel is not necessary then please refrain from travel through this area for a little bit longer in order to reduce delays for those who need to get home, etc. (02.14.21 12:00pm) CalTrans informs us that they are removing debris but there is a lot of it. At this time reopening has been pushed back and is now unlikely to happen before dark. (02.14.21 7:02am) Good morning all, I just got off the phone with CalTrans. It appears that slide activity has stopped for now but there is a lot of debris to remove. They are working this morning to bring in geotech specialists to assess stability and safety and to remove debris from the roadway. This is likely to take until at least noon, but could take longer depending on circumstances. It has come to our attention that some mapping programs are encouraging some less-than-ideal reroutes. As of right now, the recommended alternative is (from Crescent City to Eureka) north on Hwy 199 to Grants Pass, south on I-5 to Redding, and then Hwy 299 west to Eureka. Please note that Greyback Road remains closed and is not an option. (Last Chance Grade is a slide path located approximately 12 miles south of Crescent City, CA on Highway 101. For information about the ongoing Last Chance Grade project, please visit https://lastchancegrade.com/)

Due to road conditions changing rapidly at Last Chance Grade please check Cal Trans website for updates before traveling south on 101. https://dot.ca.gov/

Winter has arrived, here is the latest from the NWS URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Sacramento CA 940 PM PST Sun Jan 24 2021 ... ....WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PST MONDAY ABOVE 3000 FEET... ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY EVENING THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT ABOVE 2000 FEET...

UPDATE (2/15-6 p.m.): We are OPEN!! U.S. 101 is OPEN to one-way traffic control. Motorists should anticipate at least 30-minute delays. This is subject to chan...ge pending additional slide activity. Crews continue to monitor the situation for safety concerns. A big thank you to our crews and contractors who literally moved mountains- of rock and debris- today (and yesterday). UPDATE (2/15-2:00 p.m.): We expect U.S. 101 to reopen at 6 p.m. to one-way traffic control. Motorists should anticipate at least 30-minute delays. The plan is subject to change and is dependent on no additional slide activity. UPDATE (2/15-12:15 p.m.) U.S. 101 remains fully closed due to slide at Last Chance Grade. Crews are still removing rocks and material from the roadway. We estimate one-way traffic control may begin later today assuming no additional slide activity occurs. UPDATE (2/15- 7:00 a.m.) U.S. 101 remains fully closed due to slide at Last Chance Grade. There was significant slide activity last night. Crews are removing slide material from the roadway. We estimate one-way traffic control may begin this afternoon assuming no additional slide activity occurs. UPDATE (9:30 p.m.): U.S. 101 is closed again due to new slide activity at Last Chance Grade south of Crescent City. Crews are monitoring the roadway. We will reassess in the morning and reopen when safe to do so. Please remember to check QuickMap before you go for the latest highway updates at quickmap.dot.ca.gov or you can download the free QuickMap app. UPDATE (6 p.m.): U.S. 101 is OPEN to one-way traffic control. Motorists should anticipate at least 30-minute delays. This is subject to change pending additional slide activity. Crews continue to monitor the situation for safety concerns. UPDATE (2:20 p.m.): We expect U.S. 101 to reopen at 6 p.m. to one-way traffic control. Motorists should anticipate at least 30-minute delays. The plan is subject to change and is dependent on no additional slide activity. TRAFFIC ADVISORY: We have been informed by our partners, including the Del Norte Office of Emergency Services, that travelers are looking for alternate routes around the full closure of Highway 101 at Last Chance Grade (Del Norte County). The ONLY recommended alternative (from Crescent City to Eureka) is north on Highway 199 to Grants Pass, south on I-5 to Redding, and then Highway 299 west to Eureka. Please remember to check QuickMap before you go for the latest highway conditions, visit quickmap.dot.ca.gov or download the free QuickMap app to your mobile phone. UPDATE (7:45 a.m.): U.S. 101 remains fully closed at Last Chance Grade south of Crescent City. Crews are removing slide material from the roadway. We estimate one-way traffic control may begin this afternoon assuming no additional slide activity occurs. UPDATE (9:23 p.m.): U.S. 101 remains fully closed at Last Chance Grade, south of Crescent City (Del Norte County), as a slide has covered the highway. We do not expect the highway to reopen this evening, however, crews are still working and monitoring the active slide conditions. Please continue to follow this post for updates. You can also visit QuickMap at quickmap.dot.ca.gov ORIGINAL POST U.S. Highway 101 is fully closed at Last Chance Grade, south of Crescent City (Del Norte County), due to falling rocks on the roadway. No estimated time for reopening. Please visit QuickMap for the latest highway updates by clicking here quickmap.dot.ca.gov #DelNorte #LastChanceGrade #CrescentCity

Reminder: Today is the last day to register for the elder meat giveaway. To reserve your bag or for more info contact Cynthia Ford at 707-487-9255 ext. 1701 or email [email protected]

Chay-yii-ne Svn' Wa'sr-'vsh-t'i (Elder Meat Giveaway) Deedvnla: Wednesday, February 10th Ghvttilh: 10am-2pm... Dvtla: Xaa-wan'-k'wvt Hall Community Center Reservation Deadline for Bags: Monday, February 8th The Tolowa Dee-ni' Nation will be hosting an elder meat distribution. This year's bags will include chis-chu svn' (elk meat) and lhuk svn' (fish meat). Typically bags contain a variety of other meat sourced from our local Fairs; however, this source was unavailable to be secured in 2020, due to COVID-19. Despite limited sources of meat, the Tribe is still hosting a distribution. Tribal staff and community members under the guidance of the Natural Resources Department salvage and process chis-chu throughout the year from a variety of opportunistic sources. In addition, through the Rowdy Creek Fish Hatchery, the Tribe for the first time has salvaged and processed lhuk for consumption. The goal of these efforts is to increase tribal citizens' access to traditional foods. All tribal elders (tribal citizens 55yrs) are eligible to receive a bag this year. Bags will be available for pickup on Wednesday, February 10th, from 10am-2pm at Xaa-wan'-k'wvt Hall Community Center. If you are an interested tribal elder. you must reserve your bag no later than Monday February 8th. Bags must be picked up at the designated time and place. Limited local deliveries may be accommodated upon request. To reserve your bag or for more information contact Cynthia Ford Habitat & Wildlife Program, Natural Resources Department @ (707) 487-9255 x1701 or [email protected]

CH’EE-NVK-T’I (ANNOUNCEMENTS) Do you have a special occasion you would like to recognize in the monthly Dee-ni' Nuu-wee-ya' Tolowa Dee-ni' Nation Tribal Government Newsletter? Births, birthdays, anniversaries, graduation or other accomplishmentsemail them to: [email protected] or mail to: Tolowa Dee-ni’ Nation; Attn: Newsletter; 140 Rowdy Creek Road; Smith River CA 95567

Today we remember the life and legacy of the great Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. We honor his legacy by continuing his work for freedom, equality, and dignity of all races and peoples. Now more than ever, his leadership and wisdom shine bright. #MLKDay2021 #racialequality #civilrights #mlkquotes

The Tolowa Dee-ni’ Nation hosted a one-day Tribal Fall Clean-up event on Saturday, November 12, 2020. This year provided many challenges, including the cancellation of events due to Covid-19. In spite of many obstacles, the Tribe was able to carry out a successful, safe, and socially distanced event. For more info visit https://www.tolowa-nsn.gov/another-successful-tribal-clean/