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SUMMER 2016

Competing, Organizing

& Forging; TrahanMaking it Work

SOLID WASTECODE ORDINANCENo. DOI-013

Letter

Cheyenne Can Flourish Amid JealousyUnresolved Social Ill's Riddled in Gossip

This is a form of Lateral Oppression,

also known as the “Crabs in the

Bucket” syndrome which ultimately is

based in Jealousy or Envy and survives

through gossip.

Eugene Little Coyote shared a story in our newsletter regarding Jealousy/Envy a few years ago. He referred to it as a ‘Social ill’, or a sickness of sort. With his permission, I have reprinted it in this month’s newsletter. I will also share my thoughts and opinion on what I

have personally seen in my life here on the reservation. I feel that it is fitting as we head into political season.

With hundreds of promises about to be made by some Tribal Members running for the soon-to-be vacant seats of the President, Vice-President and Tribal Council, these individuals have taken the time to put together a platform in which they will campaign on for the next 6-months. Some of the positive individuals will focus on the needed things for the Tribe like; Jobs, Youth, Healthcare, Homes, the Methamphetamine problem and of course the Elderly. Unfortunately and inevitably, there will be a few of these candidates that will take the always popular Un-Cheyenne route and base their whole campaign on Jealousy and Envy. In fact, there are a few of these ‘Pre-Politicians’ who have already started their campaigns and have zeroed in on other Tribal Members or ‘Targets’, is what I like to call them. From now until Election day, they will spend a lot of time and energy tearing up these ‘Targets’ in venues including; District meetings, political forums or on Social Media. This is a form of Lateral Oppression, also known as the “Crabs in the Bucket” syndrome which ultimately is based in Jealousy or Envy and survives through gossip.

These ‘Pre-Politicians’, along with other members of our Society, are quick to point out everything that is wrong with this Tribe. They will spend a considerable amount of time out of their seemingly busy lives to Gossip, Lie, Slander, Bully, Bash, Intimidate, Belittle and tear

down these ‘Targets’. You see, Jealous people have to make other’s look bad so they can make themselves look good. The Televangelist Joyce Meyers calls this: “Character Assassination”.

If you were to ask these individuals why they have behavior like this, they probably wouldn’t be able to answer you. In fact, they would justify it by giving you reasons as to why they do what they do. The normal answer would be: “It’s my right to know” or “That’s what I heard” or “well how did they get that? I heard they were stealing” or “that is our money they are spending”.

In my opinion, most people who mind other people’s business have unresolved issues stemming from their childhood or issues that occurred in their life including: Childhood Trauma, Abuse (in all forms), Boarding schools, Cheyenne Home, Alcoholism, Drug Addiction, Divorce, Jails, Prisons, Institutions, Street life and Abandonment. These are some things that are usually the root-cause for this Social Ill.

Unfortunately, the ‘Targets’ for Jealous and Envious people include a wide variety of the public including: Law Enforcement, Current Councilmen, Program Directors, Businessmen, Ranchers, Farmers, Teachers and anyone else who has more than they. Usually, these

‘Targets’ are Cheyenne’s too who have led a different life, went on to school, received Degrees or certifications, worked hard for what they have, or what they have become and they are usually Cheyenne families who lead Sober, Happy lives.

So what can be done about this type of behavior? First of all it has to start with you. You have to admit that you have these types of behavior. Then, ask for help that is readily available including Cultural activities such as: Sweats, Ceremonies, etc or a common approach such as the Recovery Center, IHS Counseling, 12-step groups, Clergy, etc. It is there that you can start to focus on yourself versus focusing on others. To focus on yourself is to get back to the Cheyenne Way when we use to be proud of our people for doing good. The Cheyenne way that focused on what you could bring to the Tribe to make it flourish and succeed for future generations. The Cheyenne way that we were all taught and all know. The Cheyenne way that helped us to survive for hundreds of years!

Thanks for reading.

Lafe Haugen, Executive Director

HatersBy Maya Angelou

A hater is someone who is jealous and envious and spends all their time trying to make you look small so they can look tall.

They are very negative people to say the least. Noth-ing is ever good enough! When you make your mark, you will always attract some haters... That's why you have to be careful with whom you share your blessings and your dreams, because some folk can't handle seeing you blessed... It's dangerous to be like somebody else... If God wanted you to be like somebody else, He would have given you what He gave them! Right? You never know what people have gone through to get what they have... The problem I have with haters is that they see my glory, but they don't know my story... If the grass looks greener on the other side of the fence, you can rest assured that the water bill is higher there too. We've all got some haters among us! Some people envy you because you can: A) Have a relationship with God B) Light up a room when you walk in C) Start your own business D) Tell a man / woman to hit the curb (if he / she isn't about the right thing) E) Raise your children without both parent being in the home Haters can't stand to see you happy. Haters will never want to see you succeed. Most of our haters are people who are supposed to be on our side.

How do you handle your undercover haters?

You can handle these haters by: 1. Knowing who you are & who your true friends are (VERY IMPORTANT!!) 2. Having a purpose to your life. Purpose does not mean having a job. You can have a job and still be unful- filled. A purpose is having a clear sense of what God has called you to be. Your purpose is not defined by what others think about you. 3. By remembering what you have is by divine preroga- tive and not human manipulation. Fulfill your dreams! You only have one life to live...when its your time to leave this earth, you 'want' to be able to say, 'I've lived my life and fulfilled 'my' dreams,... Now I'm ready to go HOME! When God gives you favor, you can tell your haters, 'Don't look at me...Look at Who is in charge of me...' Pass this to all of your family & friends who you know are not hating on you including the person who sent it to you. If you don't get it back, maybe you called somebody out! Don't worry about it, it's not your problem, it's theirs.. Just pray for them, that their life can be as fulfilled as yours! Watch out for Haters...BUT most of all don't become a HATER! 'A woman's heart should be so hidden in Christ that a man should have to seek Him first to find her.'

Maya Angelou

INSIDE

Rod Trahan is a member of the Northern Cheyenne Tribe and recently moved back to the Busby area. Rod holds

a Bachelor’s degree and a Master’s Degree in Business Administration from the University of Montana. After his undergraduate work, Rod secured employment with Western Energy Corporation in Billings and eventually in Colstrip, where he gained a wealth of knowledge around creating successful corporate systems and successful environments. After a few years in the corporate world, Rod moved to Houston Texas to train and hone his skills in table tennis as he pursued his dream of competing for a spot on the 1996 Olympic Table Tennis Team. Although he did not make the Olympic team, he did elevate his skill level to become arguably one of the top 250 to 300 players in the

United States at the time. Recognizing that training to make the 2000 Olympic Team was not an option for him, Rod then moved back to Montana and eventually went to work as a fundraiser

for St. Labre Indian School.After 12 years with St. Labre

Indian School managing aspects of its Fundraising department, in 2007, Rod began a business coaching and consulting business in Billings Montana. In 2008 Rod, and his family moved to Sheridan Wyoming, then Rod moved

back to this area in 2015.Community service is a big part of

Rod’s life. He has served as a Big Sky State Games Commissioner for 16 years, and leads a team of volunteers each year to organize and run the Table Tennis tournament portion of the Big Sky State Games competition. Rod serves as a board member for Partnership With Native Americans, where he chairs the Fundraising Committee. He is also on the board of directors for First Peoples Center For Education in Sheridan Wyoming. Both organizations are national non-profits dedicated to improving the lives of Native Americans in the North West and Southwest regions of the United States. Finally, Rod serves as board Chairman for the Northern Cheyenne Development Committee. Empowering Natives to improve their lives is a strong motivating force behind Rod’s dedication to whatever he does. ■

Empowering Natives to improve their lives is a strong motivating force behind Rod’s dedication to

whatever he does.

Competing, Organizing and ForgingTrahan set to Energize Tribal Housing

One time Olympic Games hopeful Rod Trahan has done it all when it come to organizing, coaching and forging partnerships in the region by bringing his wealth of professional experience to the Northern Cheyenne Tribal Housing Authority as Finance Division Manager.

On behalf of the Amerind Risk Management Board of Directors, I would personally like to welcome the Northern Cheyenne Tribe as a new member of

our company and I want to thank this current tribal council and acting treasurer Tami Ontiveros for their hard work on making this happen.

As a result of this change in insurance companies for the tribe, they will save an average of over $20,000 per year on Workers' Compensation along with similar savings on property insurance once they finalize those policies.

This is good news for our tribe as we have now become shareholders, or owners in the only Native American owned insurance company in the nation. Amerind has been providing insurance coverage on reservations and tribal lands for over 30-years.

Amerind recently hosted their 30th annual conference in Honolulu, Hawaii with the National American Indian Housing Council (NAIHC).

As a result of buying into this company, the Tribe can now take advantage of all the 'Safety and CPR Training' for each tribal program along with access to all the training videos, safety information and other literature specific to Indian Country.

I have had the honor and privilege to serve on this board since January, 2009 representing Region V which encompasses all of the tribes in the states of Montana, Wyoming, Utah and Colorado. I was nominated by the United Native American Housing Association region in 2009 and my term is for 3-years.

I am now serving in my 3rd term as this regions representative.

Since I have become a board member, we went from insuring houses only to now insuring businesses, casinos, tax-credit projects, tribal properties,

homeowners and we have included workers' compansation and we are currently working on providing automobile insurance to tribal fleets. Our annual revenue and assets have increased by over $30 million dollars during this time frame.

My goal while I am on this board is to one day provide insurance on each and every home on the reservation. It is a huge task to try and overcome but we are working on it every time we meet. ■

INSURING CHEYENNE COUNTRY AND BEYOND

Several years ago, I was visiting with the late Logan Curley, Sr. on Cheyenne ceremonial topics. Logan was a Sun Dance Priest and an Arrow Man, which means he had

sponsored our two highest tribal-level ceremonies and was therefore a rightful instructor in those ceremonies. The visit would prove to have a profound and lasting effect on me.

In our discussion Logan shared some of his experiences from his many travels across the country, serving as a holistic health consultant for different tribes and tribal organizations. In encountering other tribal people and observing or even participating in their culture to the extent they welcomed him to, it helped Logan see some aspects of our own Northern Cheyenne Tribe in a clearer light. And so Logan told me something that I had never heard before. Looking directly at me he said with elderly wisdom, “We all know about the bad social problems hurting our people; alcohol and drugs abuse, crime, violence and those other things. But there are two more things we don't talk about that are also destroying out Tribe: Jealousy and gossip.”

Logan didn't have to explain or even qualify his statement. Instantly I knew it to be true. Since then I've often revisited his words, especially the part about something as unheard of as jealousy and gossip actually destroying our tribe. And you ask yourself: How could jealousy and gossip actually be destroying our tribe? Really? Getting past my own doubt or denial, I knew from my own cultural experiences and my professional experiences that jealousy and gossip were indeed destroying the invisible bonds that historically kept our Cheyenne nation strong and intact.

I've seen how jealous people, whether it's at work or in ceremonial circles, use gossip as a lethal weapon to discredit or wound those they resent or fear. As a result some of our

best and brightest and most gifted Cheyenne (and their family) are torn down and then they are socially/professionally exiled. This is the “destruction” mentioned. It is saddening to think what they could do for the betterment of the tribe if we fostered them instead of rejecting them. I am reminded of several real instances in our Tribe where educated, gifted and sincere tribal members were kept out of the workforce or out of our institutions for being “overqualified.” I wonder if these tribal members, often young and educated, are actually overqualified or if the decision makers are simply threatened or jealous.

The late Logan Curley, Sr. – as with many culturally knowledgeable elders – shared profound wisdom with me to help me improve and for that I am grateful. And I am passing this on, paying it forward. Being shown the ills of jealousy and gossip, it brought to the surface something I had vaguely been aware of – that there were other hidden social problems that are terribly damaging to the tribe, and it was a revelation.

So what's next now that I or even we know about it? Naturally we take action to correct it. It's the right thing to do and there are many sayings we can recite from our culture, religion and common sense to reinforce doing the right thing, such as “If we can't say anything good about somebody...” Yes, I realize that is easier said than done but here at housing we regularly say that it takes a minimum of twenty success efforts to break a bad habit. Let's try twenty times to avoid gossiping or acting on our envy/jealousy of someone at work or in the community, and by our example our own families and friends can follow.

It will do a world of good. Let's make our world, our Cheyenne Nation, a better place. Together. ■

"The Other Social Ills We Should Be Aware Of"By Eugene Little Coyote, June 28, 2013, republished

TRIBAL HOUSINGALIVE SUMMER

2016

IS

In the midst of summer Tribal Housing construction, maintenance and youth workers have fanned the reservation in various capacities repairing, rehabilitating and blazing trails

providing safe, secure and reliable services to Cheyenne Country.With a workforce of over 55 laborers, painters, carpenters,

plumbers and roofers Tribal Housing is keeping pace with tenant and homeowner needs and requests.

For over 50 years, the program has provided basic housing, low income apartments, home ownership opportunities and comfortable living facilities for our elders and although 'Housing' is not a treaty right, Tribal Housing lobbies endlessly securing fund for today's needs and tomorrows future by forging partnerships in Washington D.C., Helena and the Northern Cheyenne Tribe.

Beyond providing jobs to many talented Cheyenne men and women, we offer opportunities for all to achieve a grasp on life's most important foundation – a home. ■

OCCUPANCY

COMPLIANCE&

The Northern Cheyenne Tribal Housing Authority wishes to congratulate and show our appreciation to the following tenants who have paid their rent every month for year 2015.

As stated in a previous newsletter, I felt that we should do something positive and show our appreciation with a small award to our tenants. Sometime soon, Tribal Housing will be giving these people a certificate and possibly a small gift of some sort.

Of the 260 Low Rent Units, including the Shoulder Blade Complex, 83 tenants have paid their rent every month. It is our hope that more people will pay rent every month in the future and get that number up. Who knows, maybe you too will receive an award someday. Submitt by, Duane Swank Sr., Compliance Manager

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Fred WhitewolfArthur TeethNancy BigbackLetty HoganReginald KillsnightFloyd ClubfootMiyo One ArrowKitty Belle Fisher ZilerInez FooteCheryl BearchumDonavan TaylorAdrien HaugenJeanna SmallMyles Tallbull Jr.Norma DonnafieldMaurice Limberhand Jr.Hadley ShoulderbladeLorraine Waters Ronald Littlehead Jr.Leonard American HorseZeniada Blackwolf

Velicia KillsnightMary ShoulderbladeAlvin Strange OwlLauretta LimberhandVernon/Rhoda BullcomingSandra Medicine ElkIda One BearDuane EaglefeathersMaynard YellowrobeCalvin BradyDorothy LittlewhirlwindJerome WhitehawkJohnson/Venessa JamesFernado LittlebirdCindy Long JawJenny Kills On TopJames WickTiffany EagleRebecca SpieserDeanna/David SmallClayton Mason

Fern StandingwaterDonine Gardner Deanna LimberhandLaveta Old BearFarrell EvansRobert WeaselbearDiandra LittlewhitemanJohn ElkshoulderDana BullcomingLynette WhitedirtCharles Big BackSandra Bruised HeadPauline HighwolfDawnette SwankMeredith McConnellSue Big BackSimon WalksalongDarlene LimberhandMichalene BearcomesoutAnn Strange OwlLou Headswift

Good Tenant, New Homeowner's & Waiting ListCompliance Appreciates Good Tenants ■ Conveyance of Homes ■ Quarterly Waiting List

Mutual Help Homebuyers are now Homeowners

12-24 Projects

Ladonna EagleAlaina Buffalo Spirit

Kenneth KalineRegis Little Bear, estate

Leroy & Charlotte RunsaboveVernon Small

Norma Gourneau

12-25 Projects

Joseph Haugen Sr.Alberta Fisher

Germaine BrienJade SooktisJudith Spang

Lonnie LittlebirdWanda Martinez

Misty MartinMary Leider

Rita HiwalkerMartin Hart Sr.

Andrew ElkshoulderClaudine CanoStacie JoinerElla BeartuskJackie Tang

These individuals have completed their obligation and are now entitled to ownership and assignment of the lease.

Please, if you see your name, contact our office to come in to receive your conveyance.

Low Rent Waiting ListApplication dates and details on file at Tribal Housing

1. Spang, Ilene2. Means, Andrea3. Kills On Top, Stella4. Beartusk, Tara5. Shoulderblade, Starla6. Chambliss, Watawna7. Bearchum, Cheryl8. Foote, Theda9. Littlehead, Tonya10. Mason, Kevin11. Woodenthigh, Jodi12. Littlewhiteman, Emanuel13. Swank, Helen14. Seminole, Ambrose, Jr.15. Doney, Janice16. Littlesun, Tawni17. Bearchum, Crystal18. Ryan, Paul19. Little Bear, Josie20. Sanchez, Clayton21. Talawyma, Patricia22. Lonebear, Robert23. Woodenthigh, Lacie24. Bearing, Floyd Jr.25. Littlecalf, Claudette26. Donnafield, Lexi27. Bellymule, Deshaydra28. Strange Owl, Melvin29. Littlewhiteman, Stephanie30. Marshall, Ember31. Fishing Hawk, Tonah32. Russell, Kelcie33. Westbrook, Juanita34. Chambliss, Arsenio35. Rowland, Claude36. Morrison, Dora

37. Whistling Elk, Tawny38. Small, Diane Tiffany39. Bahr, Linda40. Fisher, Anya41. Jackman, William42. Biglefthand, Ruthie43. Rath, Ryan44. Bearchum, Christopher45. Bearchum, Cheyenne46. Black, Alison47. Foote, Verlin48. Bigback, Collins, Sr.49. Swank, Darisa50. Tallbull, Brian51. Yellowrobe, Tori52. Manley, Tamika53. Poitra, Jennette54. Killsnight, Shaylene55. Seminole, Shanae56. Foote, Cheyenne57. Brownell, Kendra58. Littlewhiteman, Stephanie59. Harris, Rebecca60. King, Delrae61. Ridge Bear, Kirby62. Still Smoking, Mary Ann63. Crandall, Jennifer64. Swank, Duane, Sr.65. Adams., Tracy66. Woodenthigh, Christy67. Walks Along, Isiah68. Woodenlegs, Ali69. Little, Maurice, Jr.70. Bellymule, Leona71. Risingsun, Tonya

ReminderRent is Due by the

10th of Every Month

On June 29th, representatives from the U.S. Department Agriculture in Bozeman made a trip to the Northern Cheyenne Tribal Housing Authority to discuss their

housing opportunities that they have available. State Housing Program Director Tom Atkins and Area Specialist Gloria Hawkin presented information and opened up a dialogue on the many funding opportunities that are available for the Northern Cheyenne Tribe.

They wanted to remind the tribe that there was no shortage of funding opportunities within this program. Atkins noted that there are 10 housing programs available through the USDA program and that the Northern Cheyenne Tribe has in most cases never submitted applications for those programs. Those programs range from assisting people with very low-income to assisting people who are capable of taking out a mortgage and building their own home. Additionally, there is also a $7,500 grant available for elders to do repairs on their homes and it does not have to be paid back.

Atkins was made aware that the tribe does have the Landlord and Tenant-Rights Code and the revised Mortgage Code which helps make the Northern Cheyenne reservation very ‘lender-friendly’. In layman's terms – USDA is very eager to start helping the Cheyenne people solve their current housing situations.

Executive Director, Lafe Haugen had this to say:” USDA claims that they can build a city, let’s see what they can do for our Northern Cheyenne People. It is my job to see to it that all Northern Cheyenne Tribal Members are given every opportunity to be successful whether it’s buying or building a new house or even going into business – it is only right that our tribal members receive their fair share of opportunities that have been available to the rest of America.

Our staff continues to be dedicated to solving the problems at Northern Cheyenne”.

USDA representatives noted that they will be making trips to Northern Cheyenne in the coming months to assist in any way that they can. ■

U.S. Department of Agriculture Promotes Opportunity

U.S. Department of Agriculture Thomas Atkins, housing program director for Montana

Greetings, from the Resident Opportunity & Supportive Services Department.

I am looking forward to continue working with the tribal membership, families and people who are interested in homeownership. I oversee a total of 25 rent-to-own units under our 'Homeownership Program'. If you are interested in buying your own home or maybe even dreaming of owning a home – it is possible! Below is a list of documentation that you will need to start getting things in order:

Here is a Homesite Checklist for Tribally Owned Land:

• Preliminary Site Plan- A homesite lease application will be completed so an aerial photo can be generated. This aerial photo will be provided to applicant. Applicant will be responsible to take photo to TRECO or Big Horn Electric and Range Telephone to determine where their intended lines will be placed. Applicant will determine on the Aerial Photo the access road to the homesite location.

• Environmental documents if required by §162.338(e) - BIA Reality will submit the aerial photo (preliminary site plan) and other documents to the Regional Office for clearance.

• Tribal (N.C. Land Authority) approval- Applicant will seek approval from the Land Authority when Steps 1 & 2 is completed.

• Legal Description, or survey• Lease, environmental and other documentation addressing

25 USC 415(a) long term leasing factor, if applicable- BIA Reality responsibility.

• Lease Agreement- BIA will draft lease when all necessary documents are received.

Here are some of the documents that are required before completing an application for a Lease Hold Mortgage with any Lender:

• Homesite Lease & Right of Way (if applicable)• Aerial Photo• TSR (Title Status Report) First one doesn’t have to be

certified • Consents• Certified Survey• Environmental Assessment• Land Status and Jurisdiction form• IHS (Indian Health Service) Letter for water and sewer

service• Approval from Land Authority • Certified Title Status Report showing Homesite Lease• Tribal Enrollment documentation, Tribal ID front and back• Copy of Driver’s Licenses • W-2’s and 1099’s from current year and last year• Tax Returns from current year and last year• Most recent paystubs covering two months of Income,

Award Letters for fixed Income• Most recent Bank Statements covering two consecutive

months-all pages• Grant/Gift letter –from tribe or family member providing gift

If you have any questions or need help please stop by or call me at the 477-6419. Thank You. ■

Unit #5, below, on Walking Horse subdivision near Ashland is listed at $70,000 for the 3-bedroom, 2.5 bathroom.

Homebuying Made EasySome steps for obtaining a loan to build, purchase, rehabilitate,

refinance a home, or get a home equity loan on Indian Trust Land

HOMEBUYER TIPS & TECHNIQUESRachael Two Two – Homebuyer Coordinator

Solid WasteC o d e O r d i n a n c e

No. DOI-013

The Northern Cheyenne Department of Environmental Protection and Natural Resources would like to inform you of community events taking place this summer and compliance and enforcement updates beginning

October 1, 2016. This letter will explain what this means to the residents of the Northern Cheyenne Reservation, both tribal and non-tribal members. The main topics we will discuss in this letter are Open Dump Sites, wrecked, junked, or un-serviceable vehicles, residential garbage, and public nuisances.

Some of you may or may not know that the tribe now has a Solid Waste Code Ordinance No. DOI-013 enacted by the tribal council on July 11, 2013, which is fully enforceable under the Tribal Law & Order Code. The department is in charge of enforcing the solid waste code on the reservation and investigates all open dump sites and determines who is responsible for the cleanup. Department officials will then take steps to enforce the ordinance which will be to notify the offender through written notice to clean the dump site within an allocated amount of days. The notice will have the location of the dump site as well as other actions that will be taken if site is not cleaned up.

As many of you have seen when driving around in the hills or just through your community that we have some work to do on the enforcement of open dumping. An “Open Dump” means any facility or site on the reservation where solid waste has been disposed of that is not a sanitary landfill authorized under the Code and compliant with the criteria prescribed in 40 C.F.R. Parts 257 and 258 as applicable.

The department prefers to work with home and land owners to clean the open dump sites before considering the enforcement stage. Therefore, to assist the community, we will be hosting appliances and white goods clean ups and junk car disposal this summer.

We will begin residential unit compliance, starting October 1, 2016. It is against the Northern Cheyenne Tribe’s Solid Waste Code to have unsightly yards. No person shall permit his or her property or

residence to become dangerous or hazardous, or to impair the safety, health or comfort of the public as the result of his or her handling, storage, treatment, or disposal of solid waste.

We will also be hosting a wrecked, junk, and unserviceable vehicle disposal event this summer. We will have a designated drop off site in each community for the cars to be collected. It is unlawful to store, collect, or dispose of junked, wrecked, or unserviceable vehicles or farm implements (collectively “junked vehicles”) on the Reservation in a manner that causes or creates a public nuisance.

If you have, any questions please feel free to Contact: Christy Avery or Robbie Gondara at 406-477-6506. We are here to help everyone meet the compliance enforcement deadlines. ■

To protect, conserve, and enhance the quality of human health and the environment for the benefit of current and future generations of the Northern

Cheyenne Tribe. Through the remediation of past adverse land management and development activities and by employing enforceable, ecologically sound, culturally

sensitive and developmentally responsible regulatory practices, the Northern Cheyenne Department of Environmental Protection & Natural Resources will strive

to maintain the ecological integrity of the Northern Cheyenne Reservation.

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