Federal Government Shutdown

As anticipated, the federal government shutdown last night at 9 pm PST, after the two parties were unable to come to agreement on a continuing resolution to keep the government open.

We want to inform you that the Tribal Council and Tribal Government are monitoring the situation closely and are in contact with our congressional delegation and consultants in Washington DC.

We are unsure how long the shutdown will last.  In the short-term the initial impact on the tribe should be minimal.

Over the past couple of years, we have worked diligently to strengthen our budget and we are in a solid financial position.  This will help us to weather this challenging time for the United States and Indian Country.

As always, our top priority is our tribal members, and we will work to offer the same care and support you count on and expect.  We will be meeting weekly to assess the impacts of the suspension of federal programs and services caused by the shutdown.

In addition, we will remain vigilant and continue to advocate for our tribe at both the state and federal levels.

Sincerely,

Leonard Forsman

Tribal Council Chairman

Catherine Edwards
Executive Director