Yearly Archives: 2019
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Hello Everyone, Attached is you complimentary 3rd Quarter Issue of the Klamath News Enjoy and have a Blessed Day. Klamath News 3rd Qtr 2019 4web
Attention Tribal Members, Please consider joining members of Tribal Council and the Culture and Heritage Department for a site visit on Thursday, October 10th, 2019 Despite the strong efforts of the Klamath Tribes, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has issued a license for construction of the Swan Lake North Pumped Storage […]
Notice to all Klamath Tribal Members… The 2020 Census is fast approaching. The Klamath Tribes will soon be bringing you more information regarding this very important process. Note: The upcoming census count is more important than ever, especially for Native peoples living in tribal communities who are historically under-counted. Hard-to-Count communities […]
October 10th- Site Visit for Members… Attention Klamath Tribal Members, Despite the strong efforts of the Klamath Tribes, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has issued a license for construction of the Swan Lake North Pumped Storage Hydroelectric Project. To meet its obligations under Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation […]
The following is a list of Klamath Tribal People with Per Capita checks returned to the Members Benefits office. Mrs. McNair will be in Portland, Sept. 20th, with these returned checks if anyone is available to attend and pick up their check – at the Outreach Meeting See list […]
Native Craft Fair… Please contact Lahoma for more information (see flyer) Tables and chairs provided; craft vendor fee is $10.00 plus an item for door prize drawing.
Hello We are excited to have this event in La Pine, it is something we have wished to have for some time now. The presenter, Celebrating Traditions, is a local non-profit that will be utilizing the funds raised for a Native Language Fair in April 2020. The plans sound wonderful, […]
The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) for FY2020, will be starting October 1, 2019. Please see the attached Yearly Announcement Flyer and the LIHEAP FY2020 Application. Energy Assistance may provide $250-550 to low-income households, to help with: Firewood Electric Bill Natural Gas Bill Liquid Gas (Propane) Heating Oil […]
Good Morning! Please help me involve the community in this project of naming the Native American designated commercial tobacco quit line. I am committed to seeing this project through to the end, and am working closely with NPAIHB. Thank you very much! ~Lynda SURVEY BELOW… click the […]
Spotlight on Success, Hard work and Dedication Today, Klamath Tribal Member, Rowena Jackson went before Klamath Tribal Council seeking support. The following note is from Rowena to Council, ______________ To the Klamath Tribal Council, I am grateful to have had the opportunity to speak today before our Tribal Council. I […]
Hello All, Next week several community partners will be centered at the KTHFS Multi-purpose building to provide alcohol & drug treatment interventions for Chiloquin area residents. We will be able to provide assessments and immediate referrals to both detox and residential. Bed spaces are open and individuals will be able […]
Good Afternoon, We are still looking for those people interested in attending CERT training. CERT is a positive and realistic approach to emergency situations where citizens initially will be on their own and their actions can make a difference. Citizens can be trained to manage utilities and put out small […]
Rayson was a Modoc Indian of the Klamath Tribes. He was born on Jan. 14, 1947, in Klamath Falls, Ore. He was born to Modoc parents Bill and Rachel Tupper. He went home at the age of 72, to be with his Lord and Savior on July 28, 2019, with […]
Will Governor Kate Brown Stand With Indigenous People in Oregon? By Ka’ila Farrell-Smith Left (Ka’ila) and fellow Tribal Member, Rowena Jackson . Indigenous people like me are wondering whether Gov. Kate Brown will learn from the best of history – or repeat the worst. I was a recent college graduate […]
The CERT program educates volunteers about disaster preparedness for the hazards that may impact their area and trains them in basic disaster response skills, such as fire safety, light search and rescue, team organization, and disaster medical operations. CERT offers a consistent, nationwide approach to volunteer training and organization that […]
Reminder- All Tribal Offices are closed Friday, August 23, 2019 in Honor of the Klamath Tribes Annual Restoration Celebration Held each year on the fourth weekend in August, this annual event marks the anniversary of the Restoration of the Klamath Tribes, which includes; the Klamath, Modoc and Yahooskin Bands of […]
Merkley tours sucker recovery program August 14, 2019/ Brian Gailey “Klamath Tribes Chairman, Don Gentry (left) discusses suckerfish with US Senator Jeff Merkley (right) while heading up Upper Klamath Lake to view the US Fish and Wildlife’s floating net pens.August 12, 2019 (Image, Brian Gailey / Klamath Falls News)” “On behalf […]
PHOTO RELEASE: Merkley Tours Expanded Sucker Propagation Projects Here’s the link in case any of the parties want to post online! https://www.merkley.senate.gov/news/press-releases/photo-release-merkley-tours-expanded-sucker-propagation-projects-2019 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Sara Hottman August 14, 2019 (503) 326-3386 PHOTO RELEASE: Merkley Tours Expanded Sucker Propagation Projects Merkley used his seat on the Senate […]
Recreational use advisory issued for Upper Klamath Lake July 19 [UPDATED to include entire lake – August 13] August 13, 2019/ Press Release UPDATE: 3:17pm, 8/13/19 The Oregon Health Authority updated a recreational use health advisory today for Upper Klamath Lake due to the presence of a cyanobacterial (harmful algae) bloom […]
On Thursday July 25th the Klamath Tribes Youth Council election was held at the 3rd Annual Klamath Tribes Youth Summit in Klamath Falls, OR. These 12 young people were nominated and elected by a delegation of their peers to represent Klamath Tribal Youth in matters concerning them for the next year. The […]
Memorial Services for Modoc Elder/Klamath Tribal Member- Rayson Tupper will be held: *Viewing: Tuesday- July 30th- Viewing and Visitation: 3pm-7pm at O’Hairs Funeral Home 515 Pine Street Klamath Falls, Oregon *Dig Grave: Wednesday 9am- Any men are welcome at Chief Schonchin Cemetery *Funeral Services: *11am: Thursday, August 1st – Memorial […]
