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The original documents are located in Box 5, folder "Recognition Policy" of the Bradley H.
Patterson Files at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library.
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SQUATIN ISLAND
CRIBE
Route 1, Box 257
Shelton, Washington 98584
Florence Sigo - Chairman
Wesley Whitener Treasurer
Robert Whitener . Vice Chairman
Calvin J. Peters Business Manager
Calvin J. Peters - Secretary
Dewey Sigo Council Member
RESOLUTION NO. 74-44
of the
GERALD FORD (13R49)
SQUAXIN ISLAND TRIBAL COUNCIL
WHEREAS, the Squaxin Island Tribal Council is the Governing body
of the Squaxin Island Indian Reservation by authority of the Constitution
and By-Laws of the Squaxin Island Tribe as approved or July 8, 1965, by
the Secretary of the Interior, and
WHEREAS, the Squaxin Island Tribe has applied for and received a
loan through the Indian Finance Act, agreement No. 1, Contract No. 14-20-
0500-4279, between the United States Government and the Squaxin Island
Tribe in the amount of $35,000, and
WHEREAS, this amount is currently deposited in the Tribes I.I.M.
account with the Western Washington Agency, Bureau of Indian Affairs,
account No. S -374, and
WHEREAS, $30,000 of this amount is for the purchase of the Kamilche
Valley School property and buildings, and
WHEREAS, the remaining $ 5,000 is for the renovation of the existing
facilities, and
WHEREAS, the Squaxin Island Tribe acknowledges the existing lease
between Shelton Public Schools, Consolidated District No. 309, and the
Kemilche Valley Volunteer Fire Department, and
WIEREAS, the Squaxin Island Tribe has been advised to complete a
"Qui t Claim Deed" in lieu of a Warrenty Deed to complete the purchase
transaction.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Squaxin Island Tribal Council
does hereby authorize the withdrawal of $30,000 from its I.I.M. account
No. S-374 for the purchase of the Kamilche Valley School property and
fucilities, to be assigned directly to the Shelton Public School Consolidated
District No. 309 so that said property can be taken directly into trust by
the United States Government and the withdrawal of the remaining $ 5,000
for the renovation of the existing facilities, as well as any and all interest
accumulated by the $35,000 while secured in I.I.M. account No. S-374 and
that this amount be assigned directly to the Tribal Treasurer, Alene Whitener,
and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Squaxin Island Tribe shall honor
the existing lease with the Kamilche Valley Volunteer Fire Department and
that said lease shall be assigned to the Tribe upon purchase completion,
and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Squaxin Island Tribal Council shall
authorize certain Council members to present to the Shelton Public School
Consolidated District No. 309 a Quit Claim Deed for the transfer of points
of instruction found in the November 29, 1974, letter from S.A. Lozar,
Superintendent, Western Washington Agency, Bureau of Indian Affairs.
CERTIFICATION
The foregoing Resolution was adopted at a regular meeting of the Squaxin
Island Tribal Council, held on December 9, 1974, at which time a quorum
of Council Members were present and was passed by a vote of 4 for and
0 against.
Sign
Florence Sigo, Chairman
Squaxin Island Tribal Council
Cahina Calvin J. Peters, Secretary Rohre Whiters Robert Whitener,
Vice-Chairman
Squaxin Island Tribal Council
Squaxin Island Tribal Council
I certify that this resolution has been
approved by an official of the Squaxin
Island Tribe who is duly authorized by
the Tribe to cause disbursements from
this account.
Superintendent, Western Washington Agency
December 18, 1974
(wit, (E.D.
OF
United Scates Department of the Interior
Credit
BUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRS
3.
WASHINGTON. D. C. 20245
IN REPLY REFER TO:
Financial Assistance
Memorandum
NOV 21 1974
To:
Portland Area Director
From:
Commissioner of Indian Affairs
Subject: Allotment of Revolving Credit Funds
We are processing an allotment in the amount of $35,000 to the Squaxin Island
Tribe under Loan Contract No. 14-20-0500-4279, Agreement No. 1. The
funds are for the purchase of the Kamilche Valley School and related acreage,
which will be used as a tribal center.
The advance shall be repayable in 25 annual installments of $1,400 plus
interest beginning November 15, 1975 and continuing through November 15,
1999. Interest will be at 81/2 percent per annum and payable annually.
Please forward to the Central Office a copy of the promissory note as soon
as possible for our files.
Monis Thompson
BUREAU OF RECEIVED INDIAN AFFAIRS
NOV 25 1974
FORTLAND
CONSERVE
AMERICA'S
ENERGY
Save Energy and You Serve America!
UNITED STATES
No.
279
FORM 5-4101
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Dec. 1969
Bureau of Indian Affairs
Date November 14, 1974
ADVICE OF ALLOTMENT
Revision P.78
Copies:
To
Area Director
Division of Budget
C. 0. Controls
Unit No.
14-20 - POO
1374
370
Unit Name
Portland Area Office
Appropriation Symbol and Title 14X4409 Revolving Fund for Loans, Bureau of Indian Affairs
(TRIBE) AMOUNT ALLOTTED
ACCOUNT
DESCRIPTION AND TITLE
NO.
Increase
Decrease
1300
Loans
$35,000
Total
$35,000
Remarks:
Allotment of funds for the Squaxin Island Tribe under terms of Contract
14-20-0500-4279, Agreement No. 1.
Apportionment by quarters (Fiscal Year 19 ):
Previous
Present
$
$
1st quarter
2nd quarter
3rd quarter
4th quarter
Total availability, including
$
reimbursements
$
$
Approved by: Katherine B. Heneby
Katherine B. Henebry
Approved: (Date)
NOV ; 1974
Implementation Process Coordinator
Chief. Division of Budget
squi AIN ISLAND
RIBE
Route 1, Box 257
Shelton, Washington 98584
Florence Sigo - Chairman
Wesley Whitener - Treasurer
Robert Whitener . Vice Chairman
Calvin J. Peters - Business Manager
Calvin J. Peters - Secretary
Dewey Sigo - Council Member
RESOLUTION NO 74-29
of the
SQUAXIN ISLAND TRIBAL COUNCIL
WHEREAS, the Squaxin Island Tribal Council is the duly constituted
governing body of the Squaxin Island Indian Reservation by authority
of the Constitution and By-Laws of the Squaxin Island Tribe as approved
on July 8, 1965, by the Secretary of the Interior, and
WHEREAS, the Squaxin Island Tribal Council filed a loan application
with the United States for $35,000 to purchase and renovate the Kamilche
Valley School building, the land on which it is located and related
buildings for use by the Tribe as a tribal headquarters and center for
conducting economic development activities, and
WHEREAS, the loan was approved conditionally on October 17, 1974 by
the Bureau of Indian Affairs Portland Area Office and the eight conditions
of approval require acceptance by the Squaxin Island Tribal Council before
the loan funds can be advanced.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Squaxin Island Tribal Council
has reviewed the conditions of approval set forth in the Commitment
Order dated October 17, 1974, and by action of the Council does hereby
accept these conditions of approval for the $35,000 loan from the United
States.
CERTIFICATION
The foregoing resolution was adopted at a special mecting of the Squaxin
Island Tribal Council held on October 29, 1974 at which time a quorum of
council members were present and was passed by a vote of 4 for and 0
opposed.
Whene
Florence Sigo, Chairman
Squaxin Island Tribal Council
Atteste Calois Calvin Peters, Secretary
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
Application for Loan
1
Exhibit A - - Amount and Purpose of Loan
2
Exhibit B - - Statement Regarding Organization
Papers
3
Exhibit C - - Officers, Squaxin Island Tribe
4
Exhibit D - - Certified Copy of Resolution
5
Exhibit E - - Financial Statement, Tribal Activities
7
Exhibit F - - Justification for Loan
10
Exhibit G - - Procedures for Handling the Loan
12
Exhibit H - Securing Documents
13
Exhibit I - - Letters of Rejection
15
Exhibit J - - Letter of Agreement with School Board
17
Exhibit K - - Appraisal of School Property
19
Exhibit L Business Plan for Squaxin Sea Farm
27 Removed
Salmon Farm
by P.A.O.
Exhibit M - - Project Plan for Squaxin Island
Tribal Center - Kamilche
46
Pora 5-4737
Agreement No.
January 1972
1
Contract No.
UNITED STATES
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Bureau of Indian Affairs
Division of Credit and Financing
APPLICATION OF INDIAN TRIBE, CREDIT ASSOCIATION, COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION OR OTHER ORGANIZATION FOR LOAN
OF REVOLVING FUNDS FROM THE UNITED STATES
(DISTRIBUTION: Original for Bureau Accounting Office and copies for borrower, Central Office, Area Office and Agency.
Name of Applicant (hereafter called ''Applicant'')
Squaxin Island Tribe
Address
Route I, Box 257
Shelton, Washington 98584
The applicant, acting through its officers as authorized by a resolution adopted by its governing body, copy of
which is attached hereto as Exhibit D and made a part hereof. applies for a loan from the United States pursuant to
25 CFR 91 in the amount shown in Exhibit A. If this application or any part of it is approved. any loan agreement
resulting therefrom will be subject: (a) To the regulations in 25 CFR 91 including amendments thereto and revisions
thereof and (b) to applicable instructions of the Commissioner of Indian Affairs in Volume 4, Part 7 of the Bureau
of Indian Affairs Manual. including amendments thereto and revisions thereof. except as otherwise authorized by the
Commissioner of Indian Affairs. Said regulations and applicable instructions are made a part of this application
to the same extent as if set forth in full herein. The applicant makes the following requests. statements and
agreements:
1. The funds requested will be used only for the purposes set forth in Exhibit A attached hereto and made a
part hereof.
2. Advances of funds are to be made at the request of the applicant, subject to the availability of funds.
In the event the total amount for which the loan is approved is not advanced to the applicant within 2 years from
the date of approval of the application, for any reason whatsoever. the commitment for the unadvanced amount will
be canceled automatically, unless otherwise authorized by the Commissioner of Indian Affairs.
3. Repayment of each advance together with the rate of interest thereon will be determined by the Commissioner
of Indian Affairs at the time the advance is made. A promissory note or notes providing for interest payable
annually will be executed by the applicant as evidence of the funds advanced.
4. Title to all property purchased with funds obtained under this application will be taken either in the
name of the applicant or in the name of the borrower from the applicant, unrestricted, unless otherwise authorized
by the Commissioner of Indian Affairs.
5. The applicant avers that it has not paid, and is not and cannot be obligated to pay, any fees or charges
in connection with the preparation. submittal, or consideration of this application, and that there are no suits,
judgments, or other proceedings of any nature pending at this time which could result in a diminution of it's
financial or property resources directly or indirectly (including attorney's fees or possible assessments of costs
against it). except as specifically set forth in
6. The applicant agrees that failure to conform to the terms of its loan agreement, or to conduct its opera-
tions in a sound manner. as determined by the Commissioner of Indian Affairs, will be grounds for any one or all of
the steps authorized by 25 CFR 91.10 and 91.12 (d) to be taken at the option of the Commissioner of Indian Affairs
or his authorized representative.
7. The applicant offers as security for the loan, the documents included in Exhibit H. It promises that
during the time this application or any loan agreement resulting therefrom is in effect, it will not part with
possession of the property described in these documents, nor convey, transfer, assign, pledge or otherwise obligate
it. nor permit any liens or other charges which are levies against the property to remain unsatisfied or unpaid.
without the written consent of the Commissioner of Indian Affairs or his authorized representative. Except as
specifically stated in it warrants that any property described in these instruments is owned by it
absolutely or is held in trust for it by the United States. is now in its possession, and is free from all liens,
charges and encumbrances of any nature whatsoever. It further warrants that except as noted in it has
good and lawful right to sell, mortgage, assign, encumber or convey any property described in the instruments, and
that it will warrant and defend the title thereof against the claims and demands of anyone.
Form 5-4737
January 1972
8. The following exhibits are attached hereto and made a part of this application. The applicant agrees to
follow the provisions of these exhibits:
EXHIBIT A. - Amount and purpose for which funds are requested.
EXHIBIT B. - Statement regarding organization papers of the applicant.
EXHIBIT C. - Statement showing names, titles, and addresses of applicant's officers; terms and dates of expira-
tion of offices: and date and manner of election.
EXHIBIT D. - Certified copy of the resolution of the governing body of the applicant authorizing the filing of
the application.
EXHIBIT E. - A financial statement showing all assets and liabilities of the applicant, and a statement of any
special factors which might alter their present or future value in any way.
EXHIBIT F. - A justification for the loan, including economic data.
EXHIBIT G. - Procedures for handling the loan.
EXHIBIT H. - Securing documents.
(this exhibit may be omitted if there are no
exceptions).
Additional exhibits are identified as follows:
EXHIBIT I - Letter of Rejection
EXHIBIT J - Letter of Agreement with School Board
EXHIBIT K - Appraisal of School Property
EXHIBIT L - Business Plan for Squaxin Sea Farm - Salmon Farm
EXHIBIT M - Project Plan for Squaxin Island Tribal Center
9. The applicant avers that to the best of its information and belief, all statements and representations made
herein. and in the exhibits attached hereto, are correct statements of fact and fairly and accurately cover the true
situation, and that it will promptly notify the Commissioner of Indian Affairs or his authorized representative of
any material changes therein.
10. The undersigned officers of the applicant executing this application aver that they have full knowledge of
the provisions of this application including the exhibits.
The applicant signs its name and affixes its seal hereto, by its duly authorized officers.
Date
Name of Applicant
August 29, 1974
Squaxin Island Tribe
Signature of Authorized Officer
Title
Secretary
Chairman
ATTACH SEAL HERE (if any)
Exhibit A
AMOUNT AND PURPOSE OF LOAN
The total amount of this loan shall be $35,000.00. The purpose
of the loan is to provide financing in the amount of $30,000.00 to
purchase the Kamilche Valley School and related property (3.91 acres).
An amount of $5,000.00 of the loan will also be used for repair and
renovation of the property as deemed necessary.
The school building and property will be used by the Squaxin
Island Tribe as a tribal headquarters, office accommodation, and
tribal enterprise center that will promote the economic
development of the Squaxin Island Tribe and its members.
2
Exhibit B
STATEMENT REGARDING ORGANIZATION
The Squaxin Island Tribe of the Squaxin Indian Reservation,
Washington, operates under Constitution and By-Laws approved
July 8, 1965, by the Secretary of the Interior, Washington, D. C.
The Squaxin Island Tribe is organized under the 1. R. A. Act.
Squaxin Island was designated as an Indian Reservation by the
Medicine Creek Treaty of December 26, 1854. Squaxin Island is
located in Mason County, five miles north of Olympia, Washington.
The Island is slightly over four miles long and varies from somewhat over
three tenths of a mile to almost nine tenths of a mile in width.
Most of the Indian people who once lived on the Island have
returned to the Skookum Inlet area (Kamilche) because of adverse
living conditions. There is no electricity on the Island and no
developed domestic water source. Furthermore, the Island may only
be reached by boat, a condition which complicates the transportation
of school children and working people, especially during the winter
months. At the present time, no Indian people live year around on
the Island, however, some families do spend time there in the
summer months.
The majority of the enrolled members of the Squaxin Island Tribe
live in twenty-four homes in the Kamilche vicinity, a small community
on the mainland, ten miles southwest of Squaxin Island.
3
Exhibit C
OFFICERS - SQUAXIN INDIAN TRIBE
NAME
TITLE
HOME ADDRESS
TERM EXPIRES
Florence Sigo
Chairman
Route 1, Box 389
June, 1975
Shelton, Wash. 98584
Robert Whitener
Vice-Chairman
Route 1, Box 275
June, 1975
Shelton, Wash. 98584
Calvin J. Peters Secretary
12902 Vickery Ave. E.
June, 1975
Tacoma, Wash. 98446
Wesley Whitener
Treasurer
Route 1, Box 275
June, 1975
Shelton, Wash. 98584
Dewey Sigo
Member
Route 1, Box 389
June, 1975
Shelton, Wash. 98584
Council Members Elected by the General Membership at the Tribe's Annual
Meeting of the Election Year which occurs every three years.
4
Exhibit D
RESOLUTION NO. 74-19
OF THE
SQUAXIN ISLAND TRIBAL COUNCIL
WHEREAS, the Squaxin Island Tribal Council is the duly constituted
governing body of the Squaxin Island Indian Reservation by authority of the Consti-
tution and By-Laws of the Squaxin Island Tribe as approved on July 8, 1965,
by the Secretary of the Interior, and
WHEREAS, the Squaxin Island Tribal Counci! is charged with the welfare
of the Squaxin Island Indian people, and
WHEREAS, the Squaxin Island Tribal Council has determined that it is in
the best interest of the Squaxin Island Tribe to acquire the property known
as the Kamilche Valley School building, the land on which it is located,
and related property, and
WHEREAS, the Squaxin Island Tribe is in need of obtaining financing
with which to purchase and renovate this property.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Squaxin Island Tribal Council
hereby authorizes the filing of an application. for a Revolving Credit Loan
from the United States Government in the amount of $35,000.00 for the purpose
of enabling the tribe to purchase and renovate the Kamilche Valley School
building, the land on which it is located, and related property, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Squaxin Island Council authorizes the
Chairman and/or the Vice-Chairman and Secretary to execute all documents
necessary to finalize this transaction.
FORD
LIBRAR.
SQUAXIN ISLAND COUNCIL
Florence Sigo, Chairman Sign
5
Exhibit D
THE FOREGOING RESOLUTION was adopted at a Regular, Special meeting of
the Squaxin Island Tribal Council held on July 15,
s 1974
at which time and quorum of Council members were present and was
passed by and vote of
3
for and
0
opposed.
DATED This
31
Day of
July
, 1974.
Caloin Calvin J. Peters J.Delen
Tribal Secretary
6
Exhibit
ACCOUNTANT'S REPORT
SQUAXIN ISLAND TRIBAL COUNCIL
SHELTON, WASHINGTON
(Field Work Completed November 4, 1973)
We have examined the Cash Receipts and Disbursements of the Squaxin
Island Tribal Council for the period July 1, 1972 through June 30,
1973. Our examination was conducted in accordance with generally ac-
cepted auditing standards and included such tests of the accounting
records considered necessary in the circumstances.
In our opinion, the accompanying exhibits present fairly the cash
balance at June 30, 1973, and the Receipts and Disbursements for the
year then ended, in conformity with generally accepted accounting
principles.
COMMENTS
The Tribe's records consisted of a Check Register for recording de-
posits and checks written. It was noted that the Tribe has several
programs being handled by other organizations; these were not ex-
amined by the auditor.
In a discussion with tribal officials it was suggested than an in-
ventory, including a qualified appraisal, be taken of the Tribe's
fixed assets; with this information and records of receivables and
liabilities, it would be possible to determine the Tribe's financial
position.
Exhibit A
SQUAXIN ISLAND TRIBAL COUNCIL
STATEMENT OF CASH FUNDS ON DEPOSIT
JULY 1, 1972 - JUNE 30, 1973
Cash balance July 1, 1972
$ 9,348.25
Add receipts, Exhibit B
25,792.98
Total Cash Available
35,141.23
Less cash expended, Exhibit B
24,281.23
Cash Balance June 30, 1973
$10,860.00
Deposited as follows at June 30, 1973
Tribe's General Checking Account
$ 3,082.08
In Savings Account
1,357.13
In IIM Account
49.37
Grobond Certificate #35507
1,331.41
In U. S. Treasury
5,040.01
Total Cash on Deposit at June 30, 1973
$10,860.00
-X-
8
Exhibit B
SQUAXIN ISLAND TRIBAL COUNCIL
STATEMENT OF RECEIPTS AND DISBURSEMENTS
JULY 1, 1972 - JUNE 30, 1973
Receipts
Tribal Affairs Management Program
$19,563.16
Summer Program - BIA
2,950.00
Summer Program - Olympia College
700.00
Survey Funds
440.00
Lease income
1,450.00
Interest income
400.64
Unidentified receipts
289.18
Total Receipts
$25,792.98
Expenditures
Tribal Manager
19,563.16
Telephone
23.00
Council per diem
350.00
Dues
62.50
Summer Program
3,631.25
Survey
440.00
Gas
60.75
Safety deposit box rental
7.50
General Meeting expense
60.00
Stamps (postage)
1.60
Advertisement
20.93
Adding machine purchase
62.87
Food for General Meeting
4.32
Charge for printed checks
5.35
Books purchased for Tribal Member
40.00
Total
24,333.23
Less Checks Voided
(52.00)
Total Expenditures
24,281.23
Net Receipts Over Disbursements
$ 1,511.75
9
Exhibit F
JUSTIFICATION FOR LOAN
The Indian population of the Kamilche Village realized the need for
establishing a facility to effectively deal with the affairs of their
tribe. A physical facility with an adequate amount of floor space is
necessary to insure the continuation of vital programs, reflective of
a progressive Indian society.
The opportunity to acquire such a structure then presented itself
in the form of the Kamilche Valley School and property adjacent to the
school (3.91 acres).
The Kamilche Valley School had been used in the past for tribal
affairs (i.e., Tribal Council meetings, General Council meetings,
.),
educational programs (i.e., summer school, adult Indian education,
.),
and recreation programs. During that use period we noted that the
structure was well suited for the purposes and needs of the Tribe, both
now and in the projected future.
Today the Kamilche Valley School is being rented by the Squaxin Island
Indian Tribe, and on June 28, 1974 our Business Office will move into the
building. Not only is there room for our Business Office, there is room
for our coming Manpower program, our proposed Squaxin Island Enterprises
project, and our Low Rental Housing project. Then there is room left over
for any other economic development programs, as prescribed by our Overall
Economic Development Program.
The Tribe's capacity for providing meaningful recreational outlets for
its active youth would receive a substantial boost through the acquisition
of the property adjacent to the school itself, which includes a soft-ball
field, and playground equipment.
10
Exhibit F (Continued)
In sum, the centralization of the various administrative units, to
the projects now underway at Squaxin Island, would provide a more
convenient and efficient operation in which to manage our Tribal affairs.
The fact that this structure can serve as a community center only tends
to increase its value to our tribe.
Numerous applications by the Tribe for funding through grants or
loans from various sources to purchase the Kamilche School property
has met with no success. The Tribe is, therefore, submitting its
application for a Revolving Credit Loan from the United States Government
in the amount of $35,000.00.
11
Exhibit G.
PROCEDURES FOR HANDLING THE LOAN
It is the plan of the Squaxin Island Tribe of the Squaxin Island
Indian Reservation to use the Secome Branch of the Seafirst Bank, Federal
Way, Washington as a depository of funds.
Repayment of the loan ($35,000.00) from the United States Government
will be made over a thirty-year period in accordance with the following
schedule: Annual principal payments of $1,166.00 plus accrued interest
for the first ten years of the loan, then annual principal payments of
$1,167.00 plus interest over the remaining 20-year term of the loan.
12
Mail to:
Burcau of Indian Affairs
296308
130
1447
Federal Building
Everett, Washington 93201
QUIT CLAIM DEED
TRACT NUMBER 130-71109
124FR. 456
THE GRANTOR, SHELTON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 309, a municipal
corporation, for and in consideration of THIRTY THOUSAND and no/100
($30,000.00) DOLLARS, conveys and quit claims to THE UNITED STATES OF
AMERICA IN TRUST FOR THE SQUAXIN ISLAND TRIBE of the Squaxin Island
Indian Reservation, Washington, the following described real estate,
situated in the County of Mason, State of Washington, including any
after-acquired title:
That portion of the SW½ of the SE½ of Section 18, Township 19 North,
Range 3 West, Willamette Meridian, described as follows:
Beginning at the Southeast corner of said SW½ of the SE%; thence
North along the East line of said subdivision 560 feet; thence West
parallel with the South line of said subdivision 224 feet, more or
less, to the Southerly right of way line of Primary State Highway No.
9-D; thence Southwesterly along said right of way line 158 feet;
Tract Book
A Card
Inh. Inc.
thence South parallel with the East line of said subdivision 505
feet, more or less, to the South line of said subdivision; thence
In:
(Diti) 2/25/25
East along said South line 382 feet, more or less, to the Point of
Beginning.
This conveyance is made pursuant to the Act of June 18, 1934 (48 Stat.
984).
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, said municipal corporation has caused this instru-
ment to be executed by its proper officers and its corporate seal to be
hereunto affixed this 11 dayaof green bar , 1974.
RECEIVED
OR
SHELTON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 309
POR
F
124
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On this 11 day of Decen ber , 1974, before me, the
undersigned, a Notary Public in and for the State of Washington, duly
commissioned and sworn, personally appeared Comes M. Indian Dr and
Louis R. Crinnell to me known to be the Chairman df the Board
of Directors and Secretary, respectively of Shelton School District Zo. 309,
the municipal corporation that executed the foregoing instrument, and
acknowledged the said instrument to be the free and voluntary act and
deed of said municipal corporation, for the uses and purposes therein
mentioned, and on oath stated that they were authorized to execute the
said instrument and thas ffixed is the corporate seal of said
municipal corporation
WITNESS my hand and hereto affixed the day and year
first above written
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NOTARY PUBLIC in and for the State of
TITLE ACCEPTED
Washington, residing at Shelton
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Acting Assistant Area Director, Bortland Area Office
Bureau of Indian Affairs
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October 28, 1976
Dear Mr. Red Bird and Mr. Webber:
The President has asked me to thank you for your letter
of October 16.
Recognition of Indianatribes not yet Federally recognized
is a matter how under close review by the Solicitor of
the Department of the Interior. A legal opinion is
being prepared which will help establish criteria and
standards for recognition action by the Secretary of
the Interior.
I am sending your letter promptly to Solicitor Austin
so that he will be aware of the wishes of the
Independent Cherokee Nation, and you will hear further
from the Department when the Opinion is completed (it
is almost done now).
Sincerely yours,
Bradley H.PPatterson, Jr.
Chief Red Bird
Chief Thunderbird Webber
United Independent Cherokee Nation
National Tribal Office
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418 Flint Avenue
Albany, Georgia 31701
cy of file to Gred Austin
Solicitor, DOI
nov, 8, 1976
Rt2, Box 778
Bryson City
North Cardina
28713
Dear Mr Bradley H. Pattersen Jr.
d write to you in answere
to letter recived Pon 29 of Oct.
to write his back.
Glad you people care smought
I feest wanted to say that
about a agreement l will
what ever you want to do
listen. He thank you from
my people and hope we can
it is to late,
2 work something out before
United Independent Cherokee Nation
War Chief Red
Thank you
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United States Department of the Interior
OFFICE OF THE SOLICITOR
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IN REPLY REFER TO:
NOV 11 1976
Mr. Thunderbird Webber
Mr. Red Bird
418 Flint Avenue
Albany, Georgia 31701
Dear Sirs:
Mr. Bradley Patterson has forwarded to me a copy of your
letter of October 16, 1976, to President Ford requesting
that he recognize the United Cherokee Nation of Georgia
and a copy of his response on behalf of the President.
In your letter to President Ford, you have also asked that
he give you land or money with which you could buy land.
As Mr. Patterson indicated in his October 28 response,
the Department of Interior has had the matter of "recognition"
of Indian tribes under close review. There continues to be
some disagreement among the various legal authorities as to
what is meant by "recognition" of an Indian tribe, how that
status is acquired, and what criteria should be used to
determine whether that status exists. In short, I believe
it will still be some time before the matter of "recognition"
is resolved.
As to your request that the Federal government set aside
some land for your group, I can give you the following
information. The only statute I know of which would
authorize the Secretary of the Interior to take or set
aside land in trust for Native Americans not already on
a reservation is Section 5 of the Indian Reorganization
Act of 1934 (25 U.S.C. § 465). In order to qualify for
the benefits of this statute, Native Americans must come
within the definition of "Indian" as set out in Section 19
of the act (25 U.S.C. § 479). We are not familiar with
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your group or its members and do not know whether you
would qualify under this statute. If you were found to
be eligible, then it would have to be determined whether
land would be available for acquisition for you under
Section 5. Moreover, even if you or your group were
found eligible and land was available, the authority of
the Secretary of the Interior to take land in trust for
Native Americans is purely discretionary under the statute.
I hope these comments have been of some help to you and
when the Department issues an opinion on the subject of
"recognition" I will see that you receive a copy.
Sincerely yours,
H. Gregory Austin
Solicitor
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Attention: Hugh C. Garner
Deputy Solicitor
Re: Squaxin Island Tribe/Status
of Kamilche Property
Dear Mr. Garner:
This will acknowledge receipt of your letter of No-
vember 22, 1976 regarding the status of tribal land of the
Squaxin Island Reservation.
Your first question concerns the history of the res-
ervation. The island, now known as Squaxin Island, was re-
served for the Squaxin Indians on December 26, 1854, by the
Medicine Creek Treaty. The island is slightly over four miles
long and varies from somewhat over one-fourth of a mile to
almost three-fourths of a mile in width. The total acreage
of the reservation is 1,978.86 acres, approximately 659 acres
of which have been alienated to non-Indians. Although the
Squaxin Indians are considered to be land based, none of them
live permanently on the island. The island is accessible only
by boat and seaplane, and there are no utilities available
on the island, primarily because of poor drainage conditions
with resultant difficulty in sewer construction.
Your second question deals with the statutory author-
ity under which the Kamilche tract was taken into trust for
the tribe. With no settlement of the Squaxin Island Indians
on the island itself, settlement has taken place throughout
the Southern Puget Sound area with the major concentrations
occurring in the small towns of Kamilche and Shelton, both
of which are in Mason County and approximately 15 and eight miles
respectively from the island. In mid-1974 the Squaxin Island
Tribe made application directly to the Bureau of Indian Affairs
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for a loan under the Indian Finance Act (Agreement No. 1, Con-
tract No. 14-20-0500-4279) for the acquisition of the property
then owned by the Shelton Public School District. Copies of
all pertinent loan application documents are enclosed. On
December 11, 1974 the Shelton Public School District gave its
quit claim deed to the United States of America in trust for
the Squaxin Island Tribe. The precise language of the deed
was approved by the Bureau of Indian Affairs, and expressly
included the provision: "This conveyance is made pursuant
to the Act of June 18, 1934 (48 Stat. 984) " Title was duly
accepted by the Bureau of Indian Affairs in February of 1976.
A copy of this deed is also enclosed.
Apparently, the state of Washington is taking the
position that 25 USC $467 requires a "proclamation" before
an area can be considered an "Indian reservation" within the
meaning of their Revenue Ruling 192, a copy of which is also
enclosed. We are now attempting to convince the state that
the language on the deed is itself sufficient to constitute
a "proclamation" and we may ultimately be successful in this
argument. However, in the event the state will not accept
the language of the deed as controlling, we would require a
proclamation as you have suggested in your letter of November
22.
Incidentally, I should also state that the tract
is apparently 3.91 acres, rather that the 2.5 acres previously
referenced.
Thank you very much for your assistance in this mat-
ter. The Squaxin Island Tribal Council wishes me to thank
you in advance on their behalf.
Sincerely yours,
F. Ross Boundy
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Enclosures
United States Department of the Interior
December 14, 1976
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CC: United States Department of the Interior
Bureau of Indian Affairs
Washington, D.C. 20245
Attention: Ralph F. Keen, Acting Director
Office of Trust Responsibilities
Re: Rights Protection 202BCC05920
The Honorable Gerald R. Ford
President of the United States
White House
Washington, D.C.
Attention: Brad Patterson
Assistant to the President on Indian Affairs
Squaxin Island Tribal Council
Commissioner of Indian Affairs
Secretary of the Interior
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