Minutes of Meeting 65 Annual General Assembly Central Council of Tlingit & Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska April 12-15, 2000 ANB Hall Juneau, Alaska th Journey into the New Millennium with Our Way of Life Day 1: Wednesday, April 12, 2000 The Native American Veterans Color Guard posted the colors. The Lda Kut Naax Sati Yat’xi (All Nation’s Children) dance group performed a Haida Announcement Song, a Tshimshian Entrance Song and the Tlingit National Anthem. President Edward K. Thomas called the 65th Annual General Assembly of the Central Council of Tlingit & Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska to order at 1:15 PM. Stella Martin, Alaska Native Sisterhood Grand President Emeritus, offered the invocation. David Leask was appointed Parliamentarian; Robin Lown was appointed Sergeant-at-Arms. SESSION CHAIR Bill Martin, 1st Vice President, was appointed and assumed the Chair, without objection. BUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRS Niles Cesar, Regional Director, Bureau of Indian Affairs, welcomed the delegates. He introduced newly hired Regional Roads Engineer, Bob Martin, and Francis Dunne, Employment Assistance Officer. Harriet Beleal thanked the Central Council and President Thomas for the support provided when Herb Hope passed away. She announced that the Alaska Federation of Natives’ Implementation Study is dedicated to Herb Hope and the “We the People” March, scheduled for May 3, is dedicated to Herb Hope and Morris Thompson. Harriet Beleal moved and asked unanimous consent that the 2000 General Assembly be dedicated to Herb Hope and John Hope. Without objection, so ordered. TLINGIT AND HAIDA INDIANS OF THE CITY & BOROUGH OF JUNEAU President Judy George welcomed the delegates to Juneau. Minutes of the 65th Annual General Assembly – D-R-A-F-T 1 GRAND CAMP ALASKA NATIVE BROTHERHOOD Sam Jackson, ANB Grand President, offered welcoming remarks to the delegates. He acknowledged the loss of Herb Hope and John Hope. Mr. Jackson thanked the Central Council for taking the lead on the Southeast Alaska Native Coalition and the Southeast Alaska Native Subsistence Commission. He thanked the Central Council for continued help and support for Grand Camp Conventions. GRAND CAMP ALASKA NATIVE SISTERHOOD Jackie Martin, ANS Grand President, offered welcoming remarks to the delegates. She introduced and acknowledged ANS Grand President Emeritus Stella Martin. She recognized the Grand Camp Officers in attendance, and acknowledged John Hope’s passing. Richard George, Sr., introduced Liz Walters, past Executive Council member. CREDENTIALS REPORT David Leask, Chair of the Credentials Committee, reported that 105 delegates are authorized, 92 have signed in, and 47 are needed for a quorum. M/S Mark Jacobs, Jr. / Paul White, Jr., to accept the Credentials Report. Motion carried. AGENDA ADOPTION M/S Richard George, Sr. / Ella Bennett to adopt the agenda. Motion carried. Doloresa Cadiente asked that a Tribal Court report be added to the agenda on Saturday before the budget presentation. Without objection, so ordered. INTRODUCTIONS Bill Thomas introduced Verna Hudson; Merle Hawkins; and Robert Sanderson, Jr. Richard George, Sr., introduced Walter Jack. Mark Jacobs, Jr., introduced Delores Cropley-Nix and Fred Hope. Candace Williams introduced Sarah Abbott and her mother, Matilda Kushnick. Liv Gray introduced Mary Rudolph. Jackie Clark introduced Eileen Baustian. Marvell Bowker introduced Sam Mooney. Minutes of the 65th Annual General Assembly – D-R-A-F-T 2 Judy George introduced Marietta Hopkins; Mike Corpuz; Paul White, Jr.; Leonard John; and acknowledged Ken Perkins, currently in Sitka attending his brother, Al Perkins’, memorial services. Ken Leask introduced Ellen Hope Hays, Bertha Franulovich, and Lonnie Thomas. Harry Churchill introduced Evi Fennimore and Carol Brady. Arnold Didrickson introduced Mary Lekanof and Judy Ramos. Liv Gray introduced Grace Hillman Villarreal. Bill Martin introduced Jackie Clark; his wife, Lorraine; his daughter, Elizabeth; and his brother, Bob Martin. Leilani Kito introduced Jeanette Ness. Cheryl Evan introduced Barbara Rose. Mary Lekanof introduced her husband, Flore Lekanof, Sr. Eileen Baustian introduced Linda Fong. Merle Hawkins introduced Myrna Garza. William Micklin introduced Fred and Marian Lauth. Cecilia Tavoliero introduced her uncle, Pete Martin, Jr., and her uncle, Harold Martin. Fred Lauth introduced Johanna Cabaug; Sam Hanlon, Jr.; and Francis Dunne. Edward Thomas introduced his wife, Cathy Thomas; Florence Carroll; and Frank White. Jerry Bennett introduced June Pegues, Josephine Rhyner, Walter Johns, and Sophie Marvin. Delores Cropley-Nix introduced Walter Hill. Ken Leask introduced Eunice Akagi. Andrea Cadiente-Laiti introduced Bob Willard. Richard George, Sr., introduced Dennis Starr. Leonard John introduced Sandra Cross, Jody Mitchell, June Pegues, and Walter Johns. Jim Houston introduced his wife, Nancy. Minutes of the 65th Annual General Assembly – D-R-A-F-T 3 Fred Lauth introduced Alvin Young, Jerry Mackie’s father; and Rosa Alby. Mary Brown introduced Mary Gubatayo and Alberta Peratrovich. William Micklin introduced Kathy Paddock Acomb. Mike Corpuz introduced his wife, Marti Corpuz. Selina Everson introduced Ray Paddock, III. Merle Hawkins introduced Marvelle Lahmeyer. Alberta Aspen introduced her daughter, Catherine Edwards; and Michele Metz. Trudy Skan introduced Charlie Williams and Jim Price. Ella Bennett introduced her daughter, Sylvia Gallant. Doloresa Cadiente introduced Selina Beierly and Phillip Ortelano. Alfred McKinley introduced M.E. Bensen. Cecilia Tavoliero introduced Willy and August Martin. Liv Gray introduced Tim Lindoff. Verna Hudson introduced Darryl Guthrie. STANDING RULES OF ORDER President Thomas reviewed the General Assembly’s Standing Rules of Order. Paul White, Jr., asked for clarification on the procedure to suspend the rules. President Thomas responded that it requires a majority. Alfred McKinley asked for clarification on the power of the Standing Rules of Order. President Thomas responded that if adopted, these rules overrule Robert’s Rules of Order. M/S Alfred McKinley / Eric Morrison to adopt the Standing Rules of Order. M/S Ken Leask / to amend the motion by deleting, “After each ballot, the lowest vote getter and/or any candidate getting less than 10 votes will be dropped from the next ballot.” from the Guidelines for the Election of Officers. M/S Bill Thomas / Leonard Kato to table the motion. Motion to table failed. Minutes of the 65th Annual General Assembly – D-R-A-F-T 4 Motion to amend carried. Main motion carried. COMMITTEE ON COMMITTEES REPORT Interim Chair, Connie Simpson, reported on interim committee assignments and announced that the Committee on Committees will meet immediately after today’s recess. M/S to accept the Committee on Committees report. Motion carried. TRIBAL HOST AND TRIBAL HOSTESS INTRODUCTIONS Evelyn Hotch introduced George Stevens, Sr., Tribal Host. Mr. Stevens addressed the Convention. Merle Hawkins introduced Evelyn Edenso, Tribal Hostess. Mrs. Edenso addressed the Convention. LEGISLATIVE REPORT Phil Baker-Shenk, Attorney for Dorsey & Whitney, LLP, reported on budget and legislative issues at the congressional level. M/S Bill Thomas / Mary Lekanof that the legislative report be provided to the delegates in writing with recommended actions. Motion carried. ECONOMIC SUMMIT VIDEO The delegation viewed a video produced by the Sealaska Corporation on the Denali Commission and the Southeast Alaska Native Coalition, addressing the infrastructure, energy, and economic development issues of Southeast Alaska. RECESS The General Assembly recessed at 4:55 PM. Minutes of the 65th Annual General Assembly – D-R-A-F-T 5 Day 2: Thursday, April 13, 2000 President Edward K. Thomas called the second session to order at 8:30 AM. Leonard John offered the invocation. The Delegates provided special music. Selina Everson requested privilege of the floor to allow Le Florendo to address the General Assembly. Without objection, so ordered. Le Florendo addressed the General Assembly about child abuse issues. She reminded the delegation that there are currently 362 tribal children in state custody across the United States, and that April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month. CREDENTIALS REPORT David Leask, Chair of the Credentials Committee, reported that 102 delegates have signed in, and 52 is the majority. M/S to accept the Credentials Report. Motion carried. President Thomas declared a quorum present. SWEARING IN OF DELEGATES John Borbridge, Jr., swore in the delegates and offered words of encouragement. SESSION CHAIR Connie Simpson, 2nd Vice President, was appointed and assumed the Chair, without objection. PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE President Edward K. Thomas gave his report, supplemented by PowerPoint presentation. REPORT OF CHIEF, BUSINESS OPERATIONS Chief of Business Operations Corrine Garza gave her report and introduced the program managers. Harriet Beleal asked for clarification on the demographics project and if there would be a needs assessment included for Anchorage, Seattle, and San Francisco. Corrine Garza responded that Sealaska Corporation, a partner in the project, is interested in surveying all of its shareholders and they have the most current contact information. The biggest obstacle to counting Anchorage is incorrect addresses. Minutes of the 65th Annual General Assembly – D-R-A-F-T 6 Judy Ramos asked if Central Council plans to submit a proposal for Southeast Alaska for one of the five intertribal tourism demonstration projects. Corrine Garza responded that we do not plan to apply as our proposal would be in competition with the local tribes. Cheryl Dodson asked if the Central Council President and appropriate staff can travel to Ketchikan in the next two weeks to meet with Ketchikan and Saxman tribal members about the Tribal Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) project. President Thomas responded that he and the staff can travel to Ketchikan, and he suggested that they also ask the State of Alaska for a report. Leonard John asked about the Central Council’s position on the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) in light of the fact that we are losing our elders. President Thomas responded that although we were one of the first grantees in this program, we have now changed our position because we had a NAGPRA conference here where it was stated that NAGPRA is a Clan and local tribal issue. He added that we applied last year at the last minute when we learned that there were not many local efforts, and since then we have applied but have not been awarded any funding. Finally, any NAGPRA funding we apply for in the future will be of a regional nature and will address objects and human remains from Southeast Alaska with no known Clan affiliation. Ellen Hope Hays asked if the video shown at the Welcome Dinner can be shared with and used by schools and Indian education programs. President Thomas responded that it can. Ellen Hope Hays encouraged those involved in education to remember this source. She suggested to delegates and staff that education be included in tribal demographics surveys. Mrs. Hope Hays challenged local Community Councils to get more involved with and active in education and training for foster home families. Mark Jacobs, Jr., reminded the General Assembly that the Central Council was first in the nation on NAGPRA progress, but 90 claims remain on file that have not been finished. President Thomas responded that in his opinion there is a conflict of interest in the agency that disseminates the money and manages the program; it’s a bureaucratic application process with too small of an appropriation. Paul White, Jr., asked for a description of the Denali Commission—what is it, how is the money appropriated, and is it ongoing funding. President Thomas responded that the Commission, put forth by Senator Stevens, manages a pool of money to increase infrastructure and economic development in Alaska. Mr. Thomas explained that we formed the Southeast Alaska Native Coalition because it appeared that Southeast Alaska’s needs were not being addressed by the Commission. Mr. White complimented Corrine Garza and her staff for their work and involvement with the Denali Commission and the Southeast Alaska Native Coalition. Paul White, Jr., announced that the Hoonah Indian Association was recently successful in repatriating an Eagle Hat from the Denver Museum, but he asserted that the law is not living up to its promises and he suggested that the delegates should work to keep on top of this issue. Minutes of the 65th Annual General Assembly – D-R-A-F-T 7 Mary Rudolph asked what can we do as a Tribe about our youth who do not seem to see the importance of education. Mary Rudolph addressed the NAGPRA issue, stating that all Southeast Alaska Native human remains need to come home. Shirley Kendall expressed her appreciation to the Central Council and Hoonah Indian Association for their support to her family during their difficult time with child custody problems. AUDITOR’S REPORT O. Andrew Orien, Partner, Mikunda, Cottrell and Co., presented the 1999 Audit Report. M/S Doug Luna / Mark Jacobs, Jr., to accept the Audit Report. Motion carried. Mr. Orien announced a $1000 contribution from Mikunda, Cottrell and Co. to the Alumni Scholarship Fund. INTRODUCTION OF BUDGET Frank O. Williams, Chair of the Finance Committee, explained the budget adoption process. He introduced Finance Committee members Lowell Halverson, Eli Hanlon, Leilani Kito, and Lavina Jack. Mr. Williams introduced the FY 2000 Proposed Budget Amendments and the FY 2001 Proposed Budget. M/S Frank O. Williams / to adopt the FY 2000 Proposed Budget Amendments. M/S Frank O. Williams / Doloresa Cadiente to defer the FY 2000 Proposed Budget Amendments to 9:15 AM on Saturday, April 15. Motion carried. M/S Frank O. Williams / Lowell Halverson to adopt the FY 2001 Proposed Budget. M/S Frank O. Williams / Bill Thomas to defer the FY 2001 Proposed Budget to 9:15 AM on Saturday, April 15. Motion carried. SEALASKA REPORT Robert W. Loescher, President and CEO of the Sealaska Corporation, reported on Sealaska’s activities. President Thomas made a special presentation to Mr. Loescher in recognition of his more than 30 years as a Delegate to the Central Council. Minutes of the 65th Annual General Assembly – D-R-A-F-T 8 STATE OF ALASKA Governor Tony Knowles addressed the General Assembly. He introduced Andy Ebona, Special Assistant for Rural Affairs, and Tina Eckles, Mr. Ebona’s Assistant. The Governor acknowledged the passing of tribal leaders Herb Hope, John Hope, Matthew Fred and Al Perkins. He also acknowledged the tribal members who serve on State boards and commissions. RECESS The General Assembly recessed at 12:40 PM. RECONVENE President Thomas called the General Assembly back to order at 1:40 PM. ROLL CALL The Recording Secretary called the Roll; 97 delegates were present. Bill Martin requested privilege of the floor for a presentation on alcohol and substance abuse. Without objection, so ordered. Claudette Frank and Cheryl Stone addressed the General Assembly on alcohol and substance abuse. GROUP PHOTO Ron Klein took the group photo. SESSION CHAIR Mark Jacobs, Jr., 3rd Vice President, was appointed and assumed the Chair, without objection. TLINGIT AND HAIDA REGIONAL HOUSING AUTHORITY Dennis Starr, Chairman of the Board of Commissioners for the Tlingit and Haida Regional Housing Authority, introduced Board members James Thomas, Ernest Jack, Matilda Kushnick, and Leilani Kito. Mr. Starr addressed the General Assembly. Blake Kazama, Executive Director of the Tlingit and Haida Regional Housing Authority, addressed the General Assembly. Minutes of the 65th Annual General Assembly – D-R-A-F-T 9 TLINGIT AND HAIDA REGIONAL ELECTRICAL AUTHORITY Vern Rauscher, General Manager of the Tlingit and Haida Regional Electrical Authority, reported on the activities of the Electrical Authority. Jody Mitchell, Chief Financial Officer, presented a statistical report. Leonard John introduced his niece, Jody Mitchell. CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS AND STATUTES No constitutional amendments or statutes were presented. NOMINATIONS Leonard Kato, Chair of the Elections Committee, assumed the Chair. Nominations were declared open for the office of President. Nominations Edward K. Thomas Bill Martin nominated by Stephanie Rainwater-Sande nominated by Cyril George Nominations were declared closed. Nominations were declared open for the offices of Vice President. Nominations Millie Stevens Connie Simpson Judy George Harriet Beleal Ken Leask Ruth Willard Liv Gray Walter Jack Mark Jacobs, Jr., nominated by Mary Brown nominated by Verna Hudson nominated by Jerry Bennett nominated by Judy Ramos nominated by Candace Williams nominated by Richard George, Sr. nominated by Leilani Kito nominated by Ruth Willard nominated by Martin Strand Nominations were declared closed. Minutes of the 65th Annual General Assembly – D-R-A-F-T 10 Nominations were declared open for Youth Representative. Nominations Lily Tuzroyluke Jamilah Raynish Pitchford Walter Victor Hill Aurora Lehr nominated by Mary Lekanof nominated by Sarah Abbott nominated by Delores Cropley-Nix nominated by Lowell Halverson Nominations were declared closed. Nominations were declared open for Tribal Court Judge. Nominations Eric Morrison William M. Micklin nominated by Ruth Willard nominated by Doug Luna Nominations were declared closed. CAMPAIGN SPEECHES M/S Frank O. Williams / Doloresa Cadiente that we hear all campaign speeches prior to any balloting. Motion carried. The candidates for the President and Vice President offices gave their campaign speeches in the order of nomination. Richard George, Sr., requested privilege of the floor to introduce Representative Albert Kookesh. Without objection, so ordered. Representative Kookesh addressed the General Assembly. The candidates for Youth Representative gave their campaign speeches in the order of nomination. The candidates for Tribal Court Judge gave their campaign speeches in the order of nomination. Mary Lekanof requested privilege of the floor to consider Resolution 00-23. So ordered, without objection. President Thomas presented George Stevens, Sr., the Tribal Host, with a gift. Mr. Stevens addressed the General Assembly. M/S Mary Lekanof / to adopt Resolution 00-23, Establish Two Categories for Citizen of the Year Award. Motion carried. Minutes of the 65th Annual General Assembly – D-R-A-F-T 11 NOMINATIONS Nominations were declared open for Delegate / Citizen of the Year. Nominations Judy George Mary Elizabeth Smith Living Living nominated by Alfred McKinley nominated by Candace Williams William Micklin requested privilege of the floor. So ordered, without objection. Mr. Micklin recognized and thanked Rosita Worl, Executive Director of the Sealaska Heritage Foundation, for her help in preserving a totem pole in California that was scheduled to be removed and destroyed. Estelle Jackie Clark Herbert Hope Living Deceased nominated by William Micklin nominated by Arnold Didrickson Doug Luna requested and received unanimous consent to elect Herbert Hope “deceased” Delegate / Citizen of the Year. Nominations were declared closed. M/S Millie Stevens / to have the 2001 General Assembly in Craig, Alaska. M/S Doug Luna / to table the motion until further information is provided on the expense. Motion to table carried. M/S Alfred McKinley / that the remainder of the campaign speeches be heard tomorrow. Motion carried. RECESS The General Assembly recessed at 6:25 PM. Minutes of the 65th Annual General Assembly – D-R-A-F-T 12 Day 3: Friday, April 14, 2000 President Edward K. Thomas called the third session to order at 9:00 AM. President Thomas recommended that the Community Council of the Year Awards be announced immediately after the first ballot. Without objection, so ordered. SESSION CHAIR Millie Stevens, 6th Vice President, was appointed and assumed the Chair, without objection. Eli Hanlon requested privilege of the floor. No objection, so ordered. Eli Hanlon announced the birth of his grandson, Brandon David Hanlon. Trudy Skan offered the invocation. Archie Cavanaugh and David Katzeek provided Special Music. ROLL CALL The Recording Secretary called the Roll; 102 delegates were present. The Chair declared a quorum. Leonard Kato asked if there is any objection to the unsuccessful candidate for President being a candidate for Vice President. No objection, so ordered. M/S Frank O. Williams / Mike Corpuz to amend the Standing Rules of Order to a majority is 50% + 1 of the votes cast. Motion carried. BALLOTING Balloting for the Office of President. COMMUNITY COUNCIL OF THE YEAR AWARDS San Francisco Craig Runner Up 1st Place Juneau Ketchikan Runner Up 1st Place INTRODUCTIONS Millie Stevens introduced her brother, Raymond Thiemeyer. Minutes of the 65th Annual General Assembly – D-R-A-F-T 13 Alfred McKinley introduced Michele Metz. Trudy Skan introduced and recognized Marge Gamble and her husband, Charles Gamble. Judy George introduced her son, Richard George, Sr.; her sister, Dorothy Beasley; her nephew, Mick Beasley; Harvey Marvin; her sister, Mary Lekanof; and brother-in-law, Flore Lekanof, Sr. Sarah Abbott introduced her husband, Tom. Selina Everson introduced Ethel Lund. Richard George, Sr., introduced Dean George. Paul White, Jr., introduced Leona and Norman Williams and Harvey Marvin. Della Brouillette introduced David Land. Mr. Land addressed the General Assembly. Doloresa Cadiente introduced Andrea Cadiente-Laiti; Eunice Akagi; Robert Willard; Walter Johns; Human Services staff: Francine Eddy Jones, Le Florendo, Sandra Cross, Gloria Millett, Karlene John, Amalia McCarthy, Gloria Jack, Barbara Terry, and Maria Jones. Jim Houston introduced his sister, Sophie McKinley; his wife, Nancy; and his nephew, Sam Hanlon, Jr. William Micklin introduced Lillian and Charles Bennett. Grace Villarreal introduced Lillian and Charles Bennett, Harvey Marvin, Laura Brown, Bob Starbard, Sophie McKinley, Norman and Leona Williams, Francis Dunne, and Niles Cesar. She also recognized all other delegates originally from Hoonah. Christine Jenkins introduced Augie Schultz and Nila Rinehart. Judy George introduced Liz Walters, Sophie Marvin, Cathy Paddock Acomb, Marge and Charles Gamble, and Walter Johns. Cecilia Tavoliero introduced Mike Lopez’s children, Nathan Lopez and his sisters, Elizabeth and Crescent. Arnold Didrickson introduced Sam Wanamaker. Judy Ramos introduced her mother, Elaine Abraham, and her daughter, ___________. Doloresa Cadiente introduced her daughter, Selena Beierly. Liv Gray introduced Eli Hanlon. Minutes of the 65th Annual General Assembly – D-R-A-F-T 14 Harriet Beleal recognized her daughters, Lynette, Rachel, and Paulette; the family of Herb and John Hope; and the family of Al Perkins. M/S Mark Jacobs, Jr. / to hear the Election Committee Report. Without objection, so ordered. ELECTION COMMITTEE REPORT Leonard Kato, Chair of the Elections Committee, reported, Total Ballots Cast Majority Needed Ballots Invalidated 102 52 0 Results Edward K. Thomas William “Bill” Martin 58 44 Jim Price requested suspension of the rules to nominate Eli Hanlon for the office of Vice President. No objection, so ordered. M/S Doug Luna / Trudy Skan to accept the Election Report. Motion carried. Session Chair, Millie Stevens, declared that the election shows Edward K. Thomas was reelected President. M/S Bill Thomas / to hear a campaign speech from Eli Hanlon. No objection, so ordered. Mark Jacobs, Jr., called for Orders of the Day to proceed with adoption of the minutes from April 12 and 13, 2000. M/S Mary Lekanof / Ken Perkins to adopt the minutes of April 12 and 13, 2000. Motion carried. Doloresa Cadiente offered a correction to the minutes, page 4, line 11, insert Ortelano after Phillip. So noted. CAMPAIGN SPEECHES Eli Hanlon delivered his campaign speech. BALLOTING 1st Ballot for Offices of Vice President. Minutes of the 65th Annual General Assembly – D-R-A-F-T 15 COMMITTEE MEETINGS Committee Meeting announcements were made. RECESS The General Assembly recessed at 11:35 AM for committee meetings and lunch. RECONVENE President Thomas called the session back to order at 1:15 PM. ELECTION COMMITTEE REPORT Leonard Kato, Chair of the Elections Committee, reported, Total Ballots Cast Majority Needed Ballots Invalidated 101 52 0 Results William “Bill” Martin Millie Stevens Connie Simpson Judy George Harriet Beleal Ken Leask Ruth Willard Liv Gray Walter Jack Mark Jacobs, Jr. Eli Hanlon 56 35 20 54 10 26 20 28 19 24 19 M/S Frank O. Williams / James Jack to accept the Election Committee Report. President Thomas declared that the election shows Bill Martin and Judy George are 1st and 2nd Vice Presidents, respectively. BALLOTING 2nd Ballot for Offices of Vice President. SESSION CHAIR President Edward K. Thomas was appointed and assumed the Chair, without objection. Minutes of the 65th Annual General Assembly – D-R-A-F-T 16 ROLL CALL The Chair declared that the casting of the ballots will serve as the Roll Call. No objection, so ordered. ENROLLMENT COMMITTEE REPORT David Leask, Enrollment Committee Chair, reported, Enrolled Tribal Members Total in Enrollment System New Members 23,578 26,002 629 (January 1 -- March 21, 2000) M/S Paul White, Jr. / to accept the Enrollment Committee Report. No objection, so ordered. HOUSING COMMITTEE REPORT Chair, Millie Stevens, reported one resolution was reviewed and forwarded to the Tribal Management Committee. JUDICIARY COMMITTEE REPORT Chair, Lowell Halverson, reported that the Judiciary Committee had no resolutions to consider. The Committee considered a grant application with a potential award of $150,000. The Committee considered an amendment to a resolution submitted by the Anchorage community. The Committee requested that the Judicial Branch be included on the Central Council’s web page, including the Constitution, bylaws, and statutes. M/S Lowell Halverson / Doug Luna to accept the Judiciary Committee Report. Motion carried. Harriet Beleal requested privilege of the floor. No objection, so ordered. Harriet Beleal introduced her daughters, Rachel Moreno, Lynette Moreno Hinz, and Paulette Moreno and her great grand daughter, ___________. CULTURE COMMITTEE REPORT Chair, Cyril George, reported that the Culture Committee has not yet met, and has no resolutions to consider. Minutes of the 65th Annual General Assembly – D-R-A-F-T 17 NATURAL RESOURCES, SUBSISTENCE, AND FISHERIES COMMITTEE REPORT Chair, Leonard John, reported that the Committee is in the resolution reviewing process. HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE REPORT M/S Lavina Jack / to adopt Resolution 00-12, Support of the Domestic Violence Program Being Developed by the Hoonah Indian Association and the City of Hoonah Police Department. Motion carried. M/S Lavina Jack / to adopt Resolution 00-13, Temporary Assistance to Needy Families Tribal (TANF) Program. Motion failed M/S Lavina Jack / Doloresa Cadiente to adopt Resolution 00-21, Defeat the State’s Appeal of the Katie John Decision. Motion carried. M/S Lavina Jack / Doloresa Cadiente to adopt Resolution 00-26, Implementation of Mandatory Drug and Alcohol Policy. M/S Paul White, Jr. / to withdraw Resolution 00-26. Hearing no objection, so ordered. M/S Lavina Jack / Doloresa Cadiente to adopt Resolution 00-29, Increase Elderly Emergency Assistance Fund. M/S Mary Brown / Harriet Beleal to have the funding come out of the President’s budget. ELECTION COMMITTEE REPORT Leonard Kato, Chair of the Elections Committee, reported, Total Ballots Cast Majority Needed Ballots Invalidated Total Votes Counted 102 52 1 101 Results Millie Stevens Connie Simpson Harriet Beleal Ken Leask Ruth Willard Liv Gray Walter Jack Mark Jacobs, Jr. Eli Hanlon 38 19 6 47 13 50 14 25 14 Minutes of the 65th Annual General Assembly – D-R-A-F-T 18 M/S Judy George / Doug Luna to accept the Election Committee Report. The Chair ruled that no candidate received a majority. Harriet Beleal withdrew her candidacy. BALLOTING 3rd Ballot for the Offices of Vice President. The Chair declared that the next ballot will include Tribal Court Judges, Youth Representative and Delegate / Citizen of the Year. So ordered. HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE REPORT M/S Judy George / to amend Resolution 00-29 by decreasing the amount of $25,000 to $16,000. No objection, so ordered. Main motion carried. Chair, Lavina Jack, reported that the committee recommends that Central Council staff do all they can to assist Elders with completing their Medicaid and Medicare Forms. President Thomas responded that we will do our best, but these programs are through SEARCH. The Chair recommended that the Central Council donate $450 to the Stanley Shaquanie family and that a donation be taken from the floor. No objection, so ordered. RESOLUTION COMMITTEE REPORT M/S Bill Martin / Judy George to return to the previous resolution process of not limiting the number of resolution topics and committees. No objection, so ordered. NATURAL RESOURCES, SUBSISTENCE, AND FISHERIES COMMITTEE REPORT M/S Leonard John / Bill Thomas to adopt Resolution 00-09, Requesting that the Board of Fisheries Establish a Maximum Exploitation Rate of 10% or Less for the Sitka Sound SacRoe Fishery. M/S Leonard John / Bill Thomas to amend the resolved clause to read after the date, request that the State of Alaska Board of Fisheries lower the harvest quota by establishing a maximum exploitation rate of 10% of biomass or less for the Sitka Sound sac-roe fishery. Motion to amend carried. Main motion carried Minutes of the 65th Annual General Assembly – D-R-A-F-T 19 M/S Leonard John / to refer Resolution 00-27, Haa Kusiteyee, Our Ways—Powers of Hunting and Fishing Rights as Granted by the United States Congress to the Executive Council. No objection, so ordered. Liv Gray requested suspension of the rules and privilege of the floor. No objection, so ordered. Liv Gray announced that the Robert Williams, Jr., family will make a final attempt to find him before they hold a memorial service, and they are requesting assistance in their effort. M/S Liv Gray / Doloresa Cadiente and asked unanimous consent to donate $1,000 to the Williams family. No objection, so ordered. Reverend Jerry Bennett offered a prayer for the Williams family and other families experiencing losses and illness. TRIBAL MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT Chair, Ellen Hope Hays, reported that the Committee considered 38 resolutions, and referred them to other committees, as appropriate. M/S Ruth Willard / to adopt Resolution 00-20, Tribal Court Judges, amended to add a budget line item for Tribal Courts. Motion carried, as amended. FEDERAL / STATE COMMITTEE REPORT M/S Eric Morrison / Doloresa Cadiente to adopt Resolution 00-10, A Resolution Endorsing the Juneau / Green’s Creek / Hoonah Regional Intertie Project, as a Priority in Consideration of Congressional Funds. Motion carried. M/S Bill Thomas / to reconsider Resolution 00-13, Temporary Assistance to Needy Families Tribal (TANF) Program. No objection, so ordered. M/S Bill Thomas / Doloresa Cadiente to adopt Resolution 00-13, Temporary Assistance to Needy Families Tribal (TANF) Program amended by deleting the last whereas clause. Main motion carried, as amended. RULES COMMITTEE REPORT M/S Ken Leask / Mary Lekanof to adopt Resolution 00-25, Roll Call Vote. Motion defeated. Minutes of the 65th Annual General Assembly – D-R-A-F-T 20 ELECTION COMMITTEE REPORT Leonard Kato, Chair of the Elections Committee, reported, Total Ballots Cast Majority Needed Ballots Invalidated Total Votes Counted 102 52 1 101 Results Millie Stevens Connie Simpson Ken Leask Ruth Willard Liv Gray Walter Jack Mark Jacobs, Jr. Eli Hanlon 44 21 44 13 63 17 24 9 M/S Alfred McKinley / Mary Lekanof to accept the Election Committee Report. The Chair ruled that Liv Gray, having received a majority, is 3rd Vice President. Motion carried. Ruth Willard withdrew her candidacy. M/S Jim Price / Ken Perkins to proceed with the balloting and then hold the Memorial Service. BALLOTING 4th Ballot for Offices of Vice President, Tribal Court Judge, Youth Representative, and Delegate / Citizen of the Year. Tim Lindoff requested privilege of the floor. No objection, so ordered. Tim Lindoff reported that $732 was collected for the Shaquanie family from the Delegates. MEMORIAL SERVICE Anchorage Herbert O. Hope, Sr. Matthew Lee, Sr. Allan Tyone Kiks.ádi Minutes of the 65th Annual General Assembly – D-R-A-F-T Sitka / Anchorage Juneau / Anchorage Kake / Anchorage 21 Angoon Kenneth Thomas Matthew J. Fred, Sr. Skip George (Cyril George, Jr.) Alice Sharp Teikweidí Chief of Deisheetaan Kaagwaantaan Raven Craig John Gowen Paulette Lingley Demmert Barry Peratrovich Haines Joanne Thompson Ausdal Rachael “Dixie” Johnson Edith Thompson Hoonah Dora Sheakley Edith Bean Charlie Sharclane Amy Lou Max Eloise Johnson Lenora Knudson Jim Erickson, Sr. Eva Knudson Robert Williams Eagle / Chookaneidi Raven / Takdeintaan Raven / Takdeintaan Raven / Takdeintaan Eagle / Kaagwaantaan Raven / L’uknexadi Raven / Takdeintaan Eagle / Chookaneidi Eagle / Kaagwaantaan Hydaburg Reggie Nathan Lori Nathan Bruce Cook Dorothy Wallace William Wallace David Peele Annabelle Peele George Carle, Jr. Juneau Cy Peck, Sr. Richard Newton Renner McKinley Joe Kinch Priscilla Corpuz Waverly Joseph Peterson Arthur “Rusty” Martin Charles Davis Johnson February 24, 1999 March 26, 1999 April 9, 1999 June 4, 1999 August 6, 1999 August 22, 1999 September 1, 1999 September 11, 1999 Minutes of the 65th Annual General Assembly – D-R-A-F-T 22 Dolly Phillips Amy Lou Max John Hope Marie Engberg Cyril George, Sr. (Skipper) Wilbur Martin Elizabeth Martin Anita M. Williams Frank Hughes George Jackson Rosaline Patterson David A. Pittman September 1999 September 22, 1999 October 1999 October 25, 1999 December 1999 December 1999 December 1999 Archie Cavanaugh’s Mother January 2, 2000 February 2000 December 10, 1999 October 31, 1999 Kake Bessie Thomas Roy Martin, Sr. Inez Wyrostek Daniel Ashenfelter Paul S. Davis Alice Dugaqua Ketchikan William Wallace Dorothy Wallace Harold Trout David Peele Annabel Peele Carmen Jones Blanche O’hneck Klawock Blanche Onek Isaacs Martha Jackson Joelyn Edenshaw Joyce Schuman Barry Peratrovich Edna Simpson Metlakatla Delphine Greverous Wesley Hewson, Jr. Katrina Walker Elizabeth Atkinson Donald C. Atkinson Harris Atkinson Donna Enright Minutes of the 65th Annual General Assembly – D-R-A-F-T 23 Lawrence Fawcett Donovan Marsden Margaret Thompson Petersburg Mabel Erickson Edward Sakamoto San Francisco Evelyn Kindred Nash San Martin Margaret Esther Lauth Sherar 1999 January 2000 Tongass Tribe Teikweidi Xoots Hit Sitka Naomi Kanosh Ruth Carpenter John Abbott III Frances Craig Florence Shields Al Perkins Julia Davis Eloise Daniels Mamie Maxim Martha Kitka Peter Kitka Mark Jones Kaagwaantaan Eagle Nest House Kaagwaantaan Wolf House Sun House Kiks.ádi Sun House Kaagwaantaan Wolf House L’ooknax.ádi Platform House Kiks.ádi Steel House Deisheetaan Beaver House Kaagwaantaan Two Door House Shungukeidi Kaagwaantaan Wolf House Kaagwaantaan Wolf House L’ooknax.ádi Platform House Wrangell Lee Ellis Edna Joseph Wright Jones Joseph ELECTION COMMITTEE REPORT Leonard Kato, Chair of the Elections Committee, reported, Total Ballots Cast Majority Needed Ballots Invalidated Total Votes Counted 102 52 0 102 Minutes of the 65th Annual General Assembly – D-R-A-F-T 24 Results Millie Stevens Connie Simpson Ken Leask Walter Jack Mark Jacobs, Jr. Eli Hanlon 38 31 50 23 31 13 M/S Doug Luna / Doloresa Cadiente to accept the Election Committee Report. The Chair declared no candidate received a majority. BALLOTING 5th Ballot for Offices of Vice President, Tribal Court Judge, Youth Representative and Delegate / Citizen of the Year. M/S Ken Leask / Doloresa Cadiente to adopt Title 15 Enrollment Committee Statute 89-15.01, as amended. M/S Mark Jacobs, Jr. / Doug Luna to table this motion indefinitely. Mark Jacobs, Jr., offered to withdraw his motion to table. Chair ruled this item tabled until Saturday, April 15, 2000. Sam Mooney requested privilege of the floor to recognize the Central Council staff working on the General Assembly. No objection, so ordered. Cheryl Evan requested privilege of the floor to allow Stanley Shaquanie to address the General Assembly. No objection, so ordered. Mr. Shaquanie addressed the General Assembly. STATE / FEDERAL COMMITTEE REPORT Chair, Eric Morrison, reported that Resolution 00-28 was referred to the Tribal Management Committee. M/S Eric Morrison / Paul White, Jr., to adopt Resolution 00-32, Subsistence Opportunity for Juneau. Motion carried. M/S Eric Morrison / Doloresa Cadiente to adopt Resolution 00-33, P.L. 102-477 Consolidation of Employment, Training and Related Programs. Motion carried. Leonard John requested privilege of the floor. No objection, so ordered. Minutes of the 65th Annual General Assembly – D-R-A-F-T 25 Leonard John introduced his parents, Ronald and Elsie John, Sr. Liv Gray reported the donations received at the Memorial Service were as follows, Head Start Alumni Scholarship Ray Paddock Medical Fund Elderly Assistance ANS VTRC $20 $930 $1,291.25 $235 $20 $270 TOTAL $2,766.25 ENROLLMENT COMMITTEE REPORT M/S Doloresa Cadiente / Ken Leask to adopt recommended amendments 1-5, to the Enrollment Statute. Motion carried. The Chair ruled that the Enrollment Statute is duly amended. INTRODUCTIONS Paul White, Jr., introduced his wife, Edwina, and Dennis Gray. Bill Thomas recognized Ronald John. Mary Brown commended the Central Council staff for their work at the General Assembly. Rosita Worl, Executive Director of the Sealaska Heritage Foundation, was given privilege of the floor to address the General Assembly. Jerry Bennett introduced his parents, Joe and Alice Bennett, his wife and daughter, and Walter Johns. Trudy Skan introduced her sister, Loretta Wallin. Selina Everson introduced her husband, Mike Everson, and Ronald John. Ella Bennett thanked the Central Council staff and introduced her daughter, Rose Westika; her daughter, Sylvia Gallant; her son-in-law, Tom Gallant; and Clifford Johnson. M/S Candace Williams / Doloresa Cadiente that the highest vote receiver in the Student Representative, Tribal Court Judge, and Delegate / Citizen of the Year elections be declared the winner. No objection, so ordered. Minutes of the 65th Annual General Assembly – D-R-A-F-T 26 ELECTION REPORT Leonard Kato, Election Committee Chair, reported, Student Representative Total Ballots Cast Total Valid Counted 102 102 Lily Tuzroyluke Walter Victor Hill Jamilah Raynish Pitchford Aurora Lehr 39 35 17 10 Tribal Court Judge Total Ballots Cast Total Valid Counted 101 101 Eric Morrison William M, Micklin 65 36 Student Representative Alternate Tribal Court Judge Delegate / Citizen of the Year Total Ballots Cast 102 Total Valid Counted 102 Judy George Mary Elizabeth Smith Estella “Jackie” Clark 49 22 31 Vice Presidents Total Ballots Cast Majority Invalidated Total Valid Counted 102 52 0 102 Millie Stevens Connie Simpson Ken Leask Walter Jack Mark Jacobs, Jr. Eli Hanlon 37 21 48 21 31 18 Delegate / Citizen of the Year M/S to accept the Election Committee report. No objection, so ordered. Minutes of the 65th Annual General Assembly – D-R-A-F-T 27 Connie Simpson withdrew her candidacy. BALLOTING 6th Ballot for Offices of Vice President. ELECTION COMMITTEE REPORT Leonard Kato, Election Committee Chair, reported, Total Ballots Cast Majority Invalidated Valid Ballots 101 52 0 101 Millie Stevens Ken Leask Walter Jack Mark Jacobs, Jr. Eli Hanlon 43 58 27 38 26 The Election Committee Report was accepted without objection; Ken Leask is 4th Vice President. M/S Harold Jacobs / to recess until tomorrow. Chair ruled the motion out of order. The session recessed at 10:00 PM. Minutes of the 65th Annual General Assembly – D-R-A-F-T 28 Day 4: Saturday, April 15, 2000 President Edward K. Thomas called the fourth session to order at 9:00 AM. Ella Bennett offered the invocation. James and Dorothy Carter provided Special Music. BALLOTING 7th Ballot for Offices of Vice President. Shirley Kendall introduced her son, Dan Kendall. M/S Paul White, Jr. / that the balloting be accepted as the Roll Call. No objection, so ordered. Trudy Skan requested privilege of the floor for her brother Robert Williams. No objection, so ordered. Mary Lekanof requested that copies of John Borbridge, Jr.’s, Keynote Address be provided to the delegates. President Thomas responded that staff would follow up with Mr. Borbridge. TRIBAL COURT REPORT Chief Judge Doloresa Cadiente gave the Tribal Court Report. Judges Eric Morrison and Doug Luna added additional comments. FOREST SERVICE REPORT James Caplan, Deputy Regional Forester, gave the U.S. Forest Service report. Chris Rowe, Environmental Planner, Native Lands and Resources Department, Central Council, offered the Tribe’s response to the Forest Service report. ELECTION COMMITTEE REPORT Total Ballots Cast Majority Invalidated Ballots Valid Ballots 99 51 1 98 Millie Stevens Walter Jack Mark Jacobs, Jr. Eli Hanlon 34 34 52 39 Minutes of the 65th Annual General Assembly – D-R-A-F-T 29 The Election Committee Report was accepted, without objection. The Chair ruled Mark Jacobs, Jr., elected 5th Vice President, having received a majority vote. So ordered. BALLOTING 8th Ballot for Offices of Vice President. U.S. CENSUS REPORT Eric Morrison reported on the status of the 2000 United States Census. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT M/S Connie Simpson / Doloresa Cadiente to adopt Resolution 00-35, Local Resident Native Hire. Motion carried. NATURAL RESOURCES, SUBSISTENCE, AND FISHERIES COMMITTEE REPORT M/S Leonard John / Selina Everson to adopt Resolution 00-16, Subsistence and Sovereignty. Motion carried. M/S Leonard John / Cecilia Tavoliero to adopt Resolution 00-18, We The People March. Motion carried. M/S Leonard John / Jerry Bennett to adopt Resolution 00-36, A Resolution Supporting Southeast Alaska Native Veteran’s Effort in Amending the Native Allotment Veteran’s Act. Motion carried. M/S Leonard John / Ella Bennett to adopt Resolution 00-38, Resolution Supporting TlingitHaida Regional Housing Authority’s Efforts to Obtain Funding for Access / Subdivision Road to Affordable Housing. Motion carried. M/S Leonard John / Doloresa Cadiente to adopt Resolution 00-42, In Support of Governor Knowles Proposal for Establishing a Power Cost Equalization (P.C.E). Motion carried. M/S Leonard John / Bill Thomas to adopt Resolution 00-43, Implement a CDQ Program for the Community of Angoon, amended by removing Governor and inserting State of Alaska in the Now Therefore be it Resolved clause. Amendment carried, without objection. Main motion carried. Minutes of the 65th Annual General Assembly – D-R-A-F-T 30 ELECTION COMMITTEE REPORT Leonard Kato, Election Committee Chair, reported, Total Ballots Cast Majority Invalid Ballots Valid Ballots 100 51 0 100 Millie Stevens Walter Jack Eli Hanlon 30 24 46 The Election Committee Report was accepted, without objection. Walter Jack withdrew his candidacy. BALLOTING 9th Ballot for Offices of Vice President. Announcements were made. Judy Ramos introduced her father, George Ramos. HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE REPORT M/S Lavina Jack / Doloresa Cadiente to adopt Resolution 00-13, Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) Program (Amended by the Human Services Committee). Motion carried. TRIBAL MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT M/S Ellen Hope Hays / Ella Bennett to adopt Resolution 00-02, State of Alaska Request for Review of Sentence. Motion carried. Resolutions 02 - 08 need to be corrected to reflect that the Sitka Community Council submitted them. So noted. M/S Ellen Hope Hays / Doloresa Cadiente to adopt Resolution 00-03, Japonski Island PostWar Clean Up. Motion carried. M/S Ellen Hope Hays / to adopt Resolution 00-04, Proper Return of Warfare Implements. Minutes of the 65th Annual General Assembly – D-R-A-F-T 31 M/S Harold Jacobs / to amend the resolved clause to direct the Central Council staff to contact the museums and federal agencies, requesting that they return the objects to the Clans upon request. Amendment adopted, without objection. Main motion carried, as amended. M/S Ellen Hope Hays / Judy George to adopt Resolution 00-05, Return of Sacred Objects (new title) with the same amendment as Resolution 00-04. Motion carried, as amended. M/S Ellen Hope Hays / Doloresa Cadiente to adopt Resolution 00-06, Return of Funerary Objects in Regards to NAGPRA. Motion carried. M/S Ellen Hope Hays / Eric Morrison to adopt Resolution 00-07, Protest Closure of Alaska State Museum and Sheldon Jackson Museum, amended by deleting the last whereas clause. Motion carried, as amended. M/S Ellen Hope Hays / to adopt Resolution 00-08, Compliance with NAGPRA, amended to include amendment language from Resolution 00-04, and by deleting, which can identify their own. M/S Ellen Hope Hays / that Resolution 00-09 should primarily be directed to the Alaska Department of Fish and Game. No objection, so ordered. Resolution 00-11 was referred to the Federal Programs Committee. ELECTION COMMITTEE REPORT Leonard Kato, Chair of the Elections Committee, reported, Total Ballots Cast Majority Needed Invalidated Valid Votes 100 51 3 97 Results Millie Stevens Eli Hanlon 39 58 M/S to accept the Election Committee Report. Motion carried. Eli Hanlon elected 6th Vice President. Minutes of the 65th Annual General Assembly – D-R-A-F-T 32 SWEARING IN OF OFFICERS John Borbridge, Jr., swore in the newly elected officers, Edward Thomas Bill Martin Judy George Liv Gray Kenneth Leask Mark Jacobs, Jr. Eli Hanlon President 1st Vice President 2nd Vice President 3rd Vice President 4th Vice President 5th Vice President 6th Vice President Harriet Beleal requested privilege of the floor for Martin Strand. No objection, so ordered. Mr. Strand read a poem he composed. M/S Richard George, Sr. / Trudy Skan to adopt the minutes of April 14, 2000. Motion carried. M/S Lowell Halverson / that the Tribal Court report be accepted as presented. No objection, so ordered. RECESS The General Assembly recessed at 12:20 PM. RECONVENE President Thomas called the session back to order at 1:20 PM. Cathy Thomas addressed the General Assembly. Evelyn Edenso, the Tribal Hostess, addressed the General Assembly. INTRODUCTIONS __________ introduced Paul Williams. Tom Dalton introduced Ed Hubbard and his wife, ________. Grace introduced her brother, Harold McKinley, and his wife, Gloria. Judy George introduced Bob Willard; Marie Olson; her sister, Geraldine Williams; her brotherin-law, Charles Williams; her sister, Vivian; Marion Berry; and her sister, Mary Lekanof. Harriet Beleal invited Ed and Cathy Thomas to participate in the We the People March in Anchorage on May 3, 2000. Minutes of the 65th Annual General Assembly – D-R-A-F-T 33 Jerry Bennett introduced Allison Rhyner. Fred Hope recognized his family members. Mary Lekanof introduced her husband, Flore Lekanof, Sr., and thanked the Kake delegation for the box of food. ADOPTION OF THE BUDGET The Chair ruled the Proposed Amended CY 2000 Budget off the table. M/S Frank O. Williams / Ella Bennett to adopt the Amended CY 2000 Budget. Bill Martin asked about the Indirect Cost Recovery on the Tribal TANF Program. The Executive Council learned at a meeting prior to the General Assembly that an indirect shortfall would be incurred this year. President Thomas responded, if that is the case, there will be no Tribal TANF program. The Chair ruled it is in order to consider Resolution 00-24, because its adoption will affect the CY 2000 budget. M/S Frank O. Williams / Ella Bennett to adopt Resolution 00-24, Delegate Fee. M/S Paul White, Jr. / to table Resolution 00-24. Motion to table carried. Motion carried to adopt the CY 2000 Amended Budget. The Chair ruled the Proposed CY 2001 Budget off the table. M/S Frank O. Williams / to adopt the Proposed CY 2001 Budget, amended to allow for the request of a salary / job description comparison study, which will be brought forth at next year’s General Assembly, and if adopted may affect the 2001 budget. Motion carried, as amended, to adopt the CY 2001 Budget. President Thomas announced that he is expanding the Finance Committee by one more person. The new appointment is Juneau Delegate, Jackie Daily. HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE REPORT M/S Lavina Jack / Doloresa Cadiente to adopt Resolution 00-48, SEARHC Housing Support. Motion carried. Minutes of the 65th Annual General Assembly – D-R-A-F-T 34 NATURAL RESOUCES, SUBSISTENCE, AND FISHERIES COMMITTEE REPORT M/S Leonard John / Doloresa Cadiente to adopt Resolution 00-47, Central Council President Authorized to Take Position on Wild Renewable Issues. Motion carried. M/S Paul White, Jr. / that Resolution 00-36 be taken from the record because Resolutions 00-41 and 00-36 are the same, and Resolution 00-41 is the correct version. No objection, so ordered. TRIBAL ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE REPORT M/S Ellen Hope Hays / Paul White, Jr., to refer Resolution 00-14, Support for Ketchikan Indian Corporation and Other IRA Tribes to the Executive Council. Motion carried. M/S Ella Bennett / Judy George to adopt Resolution 00-17, Central Council Department of Higher Education. The Chair ruled Resolution 00-17 out of order; it conflicts with Resolution 00-33. M/S Ellen Hope Hays / Ella Bennett to adopt Resolution 00-19, Request Central Council Follow-Up Report on Resolutions. Motion carried. The Chair ruled Resolution 00-28, Central Council, Planning for the Future deferred to the Executive Council. M/S Ellen Hope Hays / Ella Bennett to adopt Resolution 00-31, Rules of Election Reference Manual. Motion carried. M/S Ella Bennett / to adopt Resolution 00-37, Encouraging the Use of Native Economic Clout. Resolution 00-37 was ruled out of order when no community would claim ownership. M/S Ellen Hope Hays / Ella Bennett to adopt Resolution 00-39, A Resolution Supporting Utilization of Sheldon Jackson College by a Tribal College, amended in the second Now Therefore Be It Resolved clause by striking, the Alaska Native Brotherhood and the Alaska Native Sisterhood applauds. Motion carried, as amended. M/S Ellen Hope Hays / Trudy Skan to adopt Resolution 00-40, Support Creation of Southeast Alaska Tribal College. Motion carried. M/S Ellen Hope Hays / Ella Bennett to adopt Resolution 00-45, Education Summit. Motion carried. M/S Christine Jenkins / Ella Bennett to adopt Resolution 00-46, Task Force to Review Required Testing Before Receiving High School Diploma. The Chair recommended removing the second whereas clause. No objection, so ordered. Main motion carried, as amended. George Stevens, Sr., the Tribal Host, addressed the General Assembly. Minutes of the 65th Annual General Assembly – D-R-A-F-T 35 M/S Ellen Hope Hays / to adopt Resolution 00-01, Tlingit & Haida Central Council Communications With Enrolled Members of the Washington Chapter Numbering More Than Three Thousand. Motion carried. M/S Harold Jacobs / Mike Corpuz to direct the Executive Council to write a letter of protest to the National Park Service urging them to fine the Taylor Museum to the fullest extent of the law under NAGPRA, for non-compliance. Motion carried. Ken Perkins introduced Eunice Akagi and Dorothy Wallace. M/S Frank O. Williams / Bill Thomas the motion to have the 2001 General Assembly in Craig, Alaska, off the table. Motion carried. M/S to hold the 2001 General Assembly in Craig, Alaska. Motion failed. Andrea Cadiente-Laiti introduced Marie Olson, Harriet Roberts, Amos Wallace, Evelyn Myers, and Franklin and Marjorie Peters. M/S Alberta Aspen / Ella Bennett to reconsider the motion to hold the 2001 General Assembly in Craig, Alaska. Bill Thomas requested privilege of the floor to allow Dewey Skan to address the General Assembly. Mr. Skan addressed the General Assembly. M/S to hold the 2001 General Assembly in Craig, Alaska. Motion carried. CLOSING PRAYER Cyril George offered the closing prayer. RETIRE THE COLORS The Native American Veterans Color Guard retired the Colors. ADJOURN The 65th Annual General Assembly adjourned at 4:50 PM. Minutes of the 65th Annual General Assembly – D-R-A-F-T 36