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The Spokane Tribe of Indians vision is to achieve true sovereignty by attaining self-sufficiency. We will preserve and enhance our traditional values by living and teaching the inherent principles of respect, honor and integrity as embodied in our language and life-ways. We will develop strong leadership through education, accountability, experience and positive reinforcement.
Domestic Violence Contact Info
/in HHS, Rawhide PressGood morning,
The ONLY office number that is working to reach Domestic Violence is
509-608-3424 during business hours 730AM to 430PM.
Legal (Amy), 509-608-3408 “cannot” transfer the line to us, so please call the Domestic Violence number at 509-608-3424.
WiFi calling is very limited inside our offices, but we encourage you to call or text us too.
Gerald 509.954.0904
Krista 509.724.1053
Marie 509.638-7102
STOI-IHS COVID-19 Testing and Vaccination Report 3/24/2021
/in COVID, Rawhide PressSpokane Tribe Enacting Phase 3 COVID-19 Guidelines
/in COVID, Rawhide PressSpokane Tribe Enacting Phase 3 COVID-19 Guidelines
Click here to download the full STOI Resolution 2021-236 enacting phase 3 Guidelines
STOI-IHS COVID-19 Testing and Vaccination Report
/in COVID, Rawhide PressAbsentee Voting – Election Code (Chapter 32) and Tribal Constitution
/in Rawhide PressOn October 24, 2020, the General Membership approved a Constitutional amendment to Article VI, Section 4 of the Constitution of the Spokane Tribe of Indians (“Constitution”). This Constitutional amended expanded the right to vote in tribal elections via absentee ballot to all eligible tribal voters. This Constitutional amendment has been codified and the updated Constitution is attached to this email.
In order to effectuate this Constitutional amendment the Tribe’s Election Code, codified as Chapter 32 of the Revised Spokane Law and Order Code (“RSLOC”), also needed to be updated to include absentee voting. Today, the Tribal Business Council approved Resolution 2021-223 which amends and codifies various changes to the Election Code, including absentee voting provision. The amended Election Code is attached to this email.
In order to accommodate the additional time needed to mail and receive absentee ballots there have been changes to various election-related deadlines. Changes include the deadline to submit petitions for candidacy, the deadline to submit petitions for Initiatives, and the date of the General Election itself. There are also new deadlines, such as the deadline by which Tribal Members must submit an Absentee Ballot Request Form in order to participate in an election via absentee ballot.
Both the Constitution and the Election Code will be posted on the Tribe’s website under https://www.spokanetribe.com/government/legal/ . These documents may be the first items to be placed online, but the goal is to have the full RSLOC available on the Tribe’s website for public use.
If there are any questions about the Election Calendar or Chapter 32 please contact the Election Committee. The Office of the Spokane Tribe Attorney is also available as a resource for all Tribal Members and we are happy to help however we can.
Thank you.
Jessica Flett
Legal Counsel
Click here for the 2020 Constitution of the Spokane Tribe of Indians (PDF)
Click here for the RSLOC Chapter 32 – Election Code
STOI-IHS COVID-19 Testing and Vaccination Report 3/10/2021
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/in COVID, Rawhide PressSpokane Tribe COVID-19 Resource List
/in COVID, Rawhide PressARE YOU AFFECTED BY THE CORONAVIRUS?
POSITIVE CASE OR IN QUARANTINE?
Must be enrolled Spokane Tribal Member
Must have documentation from a medical provider indicating quarantine or isolation status
RESOURCES AVAILABLE
Tribal Administration Anissa Jerred (509) 458-6525
For reservation residents (2) person quarantine facility available.
COVID-19 Positive $250 in Food/Cleaning Supplies Quarantine $150 in Food/Cleaning Supplies
Health and Human Services Tawhnee Colvin & Sara Carle (509) 258-7502
At high risk/COVID Exposure and or in Quarantine pursuant to physicians’ orders. To assist families in keeping them together.
Spokane Indian Housing Loren Bair (509) 818-1460 Emergency Rental/Mortgage Assistance Emergency temporary housing assistance to Indian families in immediate need of shelter due to homelessness or unsafe living conditions.
Veteran’s Cheryl Covington (509) 258-7331
Gas money for Veterans to go to Dr. Appointments. If, COVID negative, transportation to appointments are available.
Emergency Medical Services Ron Samuels (509) 625-3512 Personal Protective Equipment available upon request.
Senior Citizen Angie Matt (509) 258-7129
Home delivered meals to homebound individuals 55+ or those 55 + who are not able to work due to COVID.
Food Distribution Program Scott Peone (509) 258-7145
Contact department to determine what resources are available, must qualify for
$65 Food Voucher for Trading Post.
Spokane Tribal 477 Program (509) 458-8000 Diversion services to eligible individuals affected by COVID-19.
If you are a current TANF/GA Client please reach out to your caseworker for any COVID needs.
Tero (509) 258-7100
Elder Assistance General Welfare Program
Health and safety assistance to enrolled Tribal Members who have been in their homes for extended periods of time due to COVID-19.
Small Business Grant Assistance for enrolled Tribal Members who own and operate businesses that have been directly affected by COVID-19 and have not received any assistance from any other source.