Colorado River Indian Tribes
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ATTENTION CRIT TRIBAL MEMBERS
Tribal
Board/Committee/Commission Vacancies
Applications for the following vacancies may be
picked up at the Tribal Executive Offices or downloaded below:
EDUCATION BOARD
2 - Full Terms - Expiring 12/31/2025 (2yrs)
2 - Full Terms - Expiring
12/31/2024 (2yrs)
COLORADO RIVER RESIDENTIAL MANAGEMENT BOARD
Full Terms - Expiring 12/31/2025 (2yrs)
ENVIRONMENTAL AGRICULTURAL COMMITTEE
1 - Full Term - Expiring 12/31/2025
1 - Full Term - Expiring
12/31/2024
ETHICS
REVIEW BOARD
3 - Full Terms - Expiring 12/31/2026 (3yrs)
1 - Full Term - Expiring
12/31/2025 (3yrs)
CHILDREN'S RESIDENTIAL CENTER ADVISORY BOARD
1 - Term Undetermined Medical Professional
1 - Term VACANT - Nurse
1 - Term
VACANT - Parent
1 - Term VACANT - Parent
1 - Term VACANT -
Behavioral Professional
1 - Term VACANT - Grandparent
1 - Term
VACANT - Grandparent
ADHOC CEMETRY ADVISORY COMMITTEE
(6 Members - Terms
Undetermined)
Full Terms Expiring
HEALTH BOARD
2 - Full Terms - Expiring 12/31/2025 (2yrs)
LIQUOR CONTROL BOARD
3 - Full Terms - Expiring 12/31/2025
TERO
BOARD
1 - Full Term Expiring 12/31/2025
BUSINESS ENTERPRISE BOARD
1 -
Full Term - Expiring 12/31/2025 (2yr)
2 - Full Terms - Expiring
12/31/2026 (3yr)
1 - Full Term - Expiring 12/31/2024 (2yr)
CRIT
FARM BOARD
3 - Full Terms - Expiring 12/31/2024 (2yrs)
2 - Full Term - Expiring
12/31/2026 (3yrs)
IRRIGATION COMMITTEE
1 - Term VACANT - Chairman
1 - Term VACANT - Member
1 - Term
VACANT - Member
1 - Term VACANT - Member
DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 29,
2024
DOWNLOAD APPLICATION
HERE
COLORADO RIVER INDIAN TRIBES
26600 Mohave Road, Parker, AZ 85344 - Telephone
(928) 669-1219
Email applications to
b.c@crit-nsn.gov
or drop off at the Tribal Offices
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2023
GENERAL WELFARE ASSISTANCE PAYMENT
September 27, 2023. The Tribal
Council has approved a 2023 General Welfare Assistance payment of
$2,000.00 for each CRIT Tribal Member. CRIT Tribal members, both minors
and adults, who are enrolled with CRIT as of November 1, 2023, are
eligible to receive assistance. Tribal Members MUST submit an
application and qualify as income eligible to receive a General
Assistance Payment for 2023. Links to the applications for your use are
below.
Applications may be
submitted in person to the
CRIT Tribal Administration Office Accounting Department, by email to
GWA@crit-nsn.gov
or by mail to: CRIT Accounting Department, 26600 Mohave Road, Parker, AZ
85344.
The 2023 General Welfare Assistance payment
replaces the annual Tribal Distribution Payment. The benefits to the
membership are that the General Welfare Assistance payment is
NOT
income
subject to federal taxes and should not impact eligibility for benefits
such as SSI and food stamps. You will not be issued a 1099 for this
payment. Please review the General Welfare Plan for more information.
(Click for link to Letter to Tribal Membership...)
Tribal Members will
receive their General Welfare Assistance Payments by mail or by direct
deposit into a bank account after submitting their application. Parents
or legal guardians may request direct deposit for their eligible minor
tribal member children into an account owned by the parent or the child.
YOU DO NOT HAVE TO
SUBMIT A NEW DIRECT DEPOSIT FORM WITH YOUR APPLICATION IF YOU INTEND TO
RECEIVE YOUR GENERAL WELFARE ASSISTANCE PAYMENT IN SAME BANK ACCOUNT AS
YOU RECEIVED YOUR 2022 GENERAL WELFARE ASSISTANCE PAYMENT.
The General Welfare Assistance payment will be
mailed or direct deposited as follows::
Application and Forms Due Date
Must be received by Accounting:
Payment Issued
October 20, 2023
November 16, 2023
Anytime after
October 20, 2023,
but before December 31, 2024
Payments issued monthly on a rolling
basis
CRIT
GENERAL WELFARE ASSISTANCE POLICY
General Welfare Assistance Policy 2023 Application
General Welfare Assistance Policy 2023 Minor Application
Direct Deposit Authoriztion Form
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COLORADO RIVER
INDIAN TRIBES
Tribal Council
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
BROADBAND CONSULTING SERVICES
FOR THE
COLORADO RIVER INDIAN TRIBES
The
Tries is soliciting proposals from qualified firms or individuals for
broadband consulting services as needed.
The Tribes is seeking proposals from a broadband consultant to
perform all or some of the tasks listed below according to time
frames established by Tribal Council: (Click for link to RFP...)
Please see RFP for
Submission Requirements. Proposals shall be submitted by 5:00 pm on
Monday, November 27, 2023.
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Weekend Weather Watch -
Flood Warning Issued by the National Weather Service
Click on the CRIT Media Online link below for storm updates.
Thursday, August 17, 2023.
The National Weather Service issued a Flood
Watch which includes the Colorado River Indian
Reservation and surrounding areas. The Flood Watch is in effect from
Saturday, August 19, 2023 - Monday, August 21, 2023.
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Colorado River Indian
Tribes Water Resiliency Act of 2022, Public Law 117-343, 136 STAT. 6186
AN ACT
To authorize the Colorado
River Indian Tribes to enter into lease or exchange agreements and
storage agreements relating to water of the Colorado River allocated to
the Colorado River Indian Tribes, and for other purposes.
Be it enacted by the
Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in
Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the "Colorado River Indian Tribes Water
Resiliency Act of 2022".
(Click for Colorado River Indian
Tribes Water Resiliency Act of 2022, entire text...)
2023 School Grant Applications
2023
School Grant Policy and Application (Follow link...)
NEW!
LATEST
ISSUE OF THE MANATABA MESSENGER AND
SPECIAL CRIT GENERAL ELECTION
ISSUE
(Click on page for link to Issue...)
For Immediate Release
August 17, 2022
Contact:
Mike Scerbo
Rose and Allyn Public and Online Relations
Mobile: 602.615.6523
Email
mscerbo@roseallynpr.com
Colorado
River Indian Tribes React To Announcements Regarding
Declining Water
Levels At Lakes Powell and Mead
(Parker, AZ)
The Bureau of Reclamation announced on August 16 that Lakes Powell and
Mead are continuing to decine, and the Lower Basin will be in a Tier 2
shortage below elevation 1050 in 2023. As Commissioner Touton said, all
of us must work together as partners to protect the Colorado River.
(Read Entire Press Release..)
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PARKER INDIAN HOSPITAL
DRIVE THRU COVID-19
TESTING
Monday - Friday
*Closed
Holidays
9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Testing Site at Inpatient
Parking Area
*Open to All*
Call to schedule an
appointment:
(928)
669-3246
If you are
not registered with CRSU Parker Indian Health Center, please come with
the following information:
Driver's License,
Tribal ID, any form of ID
Health
Insurance Card Information
Parker Indian Health
Center
12033 Agency Road, Parker, AZ 85344
Main Telephone: (928)
669-2137
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For Immediate Release
March 23, 2022
Contact:
Mike Scerbo
Rose and Allyn Public and Online Relations
Mobile: 602.615.6523
Email
mscerbo@roseallynpr.com
U.S. Senate Committee
Considers CRIT Water Resiliency Act
The first step for historic legislation is
complete
(WASHINGTON DC) Colorado River Indian
Tribes (CRIT) Chairwoman Amelia Flores addressed the U.S. Senate today,
March 23
rd
, in support of a bill that would enable the Tribe
to assist Arizona with Colorado River water for critical drought relief
while preserving the life of the river and strengthen tribal
sovereignty.
The Colorado River Indian Tribes Water Resiliency Act of 2021(S.3308)
would create the authority for CRIT to further exercise its water
rights. This authority would enable CRIT to allocate its water resources
to provide a short-term water supply for entities experiencing drought
or shortages across Arizona and protect natural habitats along the
Colorado River. The legislation provides CRIT similar rights many
federally recognized tribes across the country currently enjoy and
benefit from.
S.3308 was introduced by Senator Mark Kelly and is co-sponsored by
Senator Kyrsten Sinema. Endorsers include the Arizona Department of
Water Resources, the Salt River Project, the Central Arizona Project,
the Arizona Municipal Water Users Association, the City of Phoenix, the
Roosevelt Water Conservation District, the National Audubon Society
Arizona House Speaker Representative Russell Bowers, and the Water for
Arizona Coalition.
Here is the text of Chairwoman Flores’ testimony before the U.S. Senate
Committee on Indian Affairs.
(Click for link to entire Press Release)...
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For Immediate Release
March 21,2022
Contact:
Mike Scerbo
Rose and Allyn Public and Online
Relations
Mobile 602.615.6523
Email:
mscerbo@roseallynpr.com
Colorado
River Indian Tribes To Testify Before U.S. Senate In Support Of Federal
Legislation That Would Enable The Tribe To Assist With Critical Drought
Relief
Senate
Committee On Indian Affairs Meets March 23rd To Hear Testimony On The
Colorado River Indian Tribes Water Resiliency Act
(WASHINGTON DC).
Colorado River Indian Tribes
(CRIT) Chairwoman Amelia Flores is set to address the U.S. Senate March
23
rd
in support of a bill that would enable the Tribe to
assist Arizona with Colorado River water for critical drought relief
while preserving the life of the river and strengthen tribal
sovereignty.
Chairwoman Flores will
testify before the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs on Wednesday,
March 23, 2022, at 2:30pm Eastern Time (11:30am Arizona Time).
(Click on link to entire Press Release)...
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COLORADO RIVER
INDIAN TRIBES
Department of Health and Social Services
ALCOHOL AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE PROGRAM
OUR MISSION:
To provide effective, culturally sensitive
Substance Abuse related treatment to CRIT tribal members as well as
other IHS American Indians and Alaskan Natives (AI/AN) residing within
the exterior boundaries of the Colorado River Indian Tribal lands, with
dedication to provide best practices for Alcohol and Substance Abuse
prevention and treatment services to empower clients and their families
to improve their health in positive ways..
(Read more...)
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BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES
NEED SOMEONE TO TALK TO?
FEELING DOWN?
CALL
THE TRIBAL WARM LINE
1-855-728-8630
CONFIDENTIAL AMERICAN INDIAN
SUPPORT SERVICE
HELP IS AVAILABLE! (
Follow Link for More
Information...)
Contact Us:
Location:
12033 Agency Road
Parker, AZ 85344
Phone:
928-669-3256
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GENERAL ASSISTANCE
OUR MISSION:
The mission of the Office of Social Services is
to administer, develop, provide, integrate, and coordinate social and
supportive services for eligible tribal members and other Native
Americans residing within the CRIT Reservation...
(Follow Link for
More Information...)
BURIAL ASSISTANCE
GENERAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
LIHEAP/LIHEA; CRISIS (LOW INCOME HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM)
SENIOR/DISABILITY PROGRAM
TITLE IV B- CHILD WELFARE & PROMOTING SAFE
& STABLE FAMILIES
FAMILY, CHILD & ADULT WELFARE SERVICES
* * *
FOSTER CARE
Our Beliefs are Our Traditions, Our Identities are
Our Bloodlines, Our Lands are Our Community and Our Children are Our
Future...
(Follow Link for More Information...)
Please contact the Foster Care Caseworker at (928)
669-8187 or stop by the Office at 12302 Kennedy Drive, Parker, AZ
Notice of Privacy Practices
Health
Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
Administrative
Simplification, Privacy, Security, Transactions
* * *
For Immediate Release
January 18,
2022
Contact:
Mike Scerbo
Rose and Allyn Public and Online Relations
Mobile: 602.615.6523
Email:
mscerbo@roseallynpr.com
Central Arizona Project
Governing Board Supports Landmark Federal Legislation That Allows
The Colorado River Indian Tribes To Lease Its Colorado River Water
And Provide Drought Relief For Arizona
(PHOENIX)
By a unanimous vote, the Central Arizona Project Governing
Board has endorsed The Colorado River Indian Tribes (CRIT) Water
Resiliency Act of 2021 (S.3308). This bill, introduced by US Senator Mark
Kelly and co-sponsored by Senator Kyrsten Sinema, would give CRIT the
authority to lease a portion of its Arizona Colorado River allocation
for off-reservation use within Arizona. It is a critical proactive tool
to help Arizona cope with ongoing drought. The CAP vote took place
during the regular meeting of the Governing Board on January 6
th
(Read Entire Press Release..)
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Chairman Eddy began his
service to the Colorado River Indian Tribes by serving as a Tribal
Council Member from 1981 through 1998. On December 3, 1998 CRIT General
Election, Mr. Eddy was voted in as Chairman and held the position
through 2008. Chairman Eddy is the longest sitting Chairman in CRIT
history. His contributions to the Tribes and the membership will not be
forgotten.
COLORADO RIVER
INDIAN TRIBES
Statement from the Colorado River Indian Tribes
The Tribal Council is saddened to report that
former CRIT Tribal Council Chairman Daniel Eddy Jr. passed away on
Saturday, December 4th. He was first elected to the Tribal Council in
1980 and served as Chairman from 1988 to 2009. Our sincere condolences
go out to his family, friends and to the community.
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Contact:
Mike Scerbo
Rose+Allyn Public and Online Relations
Work: 480.423.1414
Mobile: 602.615.6523
Email:
mscerbo@roseallynpr.com
Senator Mark Kelly Introduces Federal Legislation That
Gives Arizona Drought Relief And Empowers Colorado River Indian
Tribes (CRIT)
Enabling Federal Legislation Has Massive Support From Tribes, Local
Governments, Environmental Groups, & Water Users
(PARKER, AZ.)
The Colorado River Indian Tribes (CRIT) is
applauding the introduction of federal legislation that would enable
CRIT to lease a portion of its federal Colorado River water
allocation, clearing the way for critical drought relief in Arizona.
(Link to body of Press Release...)
117th Congress, 1st Session - S. _____
A BILL to
authorize the Colorado River Indian Tribes to enter into lease or exchange
agreements and storage agreements relating to water of the Colorado Rivre
allocated to the Colorado River Indian Tribes, and for other purposes (Link to
text of the Bill...)
COLORADO RIVER
INDIAN TRIBES
Statement from the Colorado River Indian Tribes
Chairwoman Amelia Flores and Tribal
Council On the Death of CRIT Water Resources Director Devin
Heaps
September 9
, 2021
CRIT is saddened to announce the death of Water Resources Director Devin
Heaps. Devin was hired two years ago and served a critical role in
CRIT's water conservation efforts including upgrading irrigation systems
on Tribal lands. Devin also served as Emergency Operations Manager for
CRIT's COVID-19 response efforts. His tireless dedication to his work
and to the CRIT community will be greatly missed. Our sincere
condolences go out to Devin's family, friends and co-workers.
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NOTICE: FISH & GAME PERMITS FOR DOVE SEASON, FISHING,
AND OTHER HUNTING SEASONS
Permit Vendor
Location & Contact Numbers as of August 2021
Permit Vendor Location & Contact Numbers as of August 2021 (click to
follow the link...)
Get It Next Year SUNS
(This awesome photo courtesy of Bobby Robledo & Krystal Laffoon)
CRIT Proclaims the Month of
June 2021 as Pride Month in recognition of the contributions made by members
of the Lesbian, Gay, Bi-Sexual, Trans, Queer, Two-Spirited, Plus
("LGBTQ+")
community
and to actively promote the principles of equality,
liberty, and justice on the Colorado River Indian Reservation
WHEREAS,
Article III, Section 2, ofthe Constitution
ofthe Colorado River Indian Tribes guarantees that all members
have certain inherent rights, namely to the enjoyment of life,
liberty, and the pursuit of happiness and safety; and
WHEREAS,
the Colorado River Indian Tribes
revere the value and dignity of life and appreciates the
importance of equality and freedom; and
WHEREAS,
all walks of life are welcome on the
Colorado River Indian Tribes’ Reservation to live, work, enjoy
life in the pursuit oflife, liberty and happiness; and
WHEREAS,
the Colorado River Indian Tribes,
denounces prejudice and unfair discrimination based on age,
gender identity, gender expression, race, color, religion,
marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, or physical
attributes as an affront to our fundamental principles; and
COLORADO RIVER
INDIAN TRIBES PROCLAMATION NO. 02-21
(Click on link to
read Proclamation 02-21 in its entirety)
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COLORADO RIVER REGION WATER SYSTEM
Notice to CRIT Utilities Customers
April 29, 2021. As most of you may know, on
March 30, 2021 the systems within the Colorado River Indian Tribes
experienced an outage that included our services. This has delayed our
billing cycle which should have occurred April 15, 2021, for March 2021
services...
(Click on link to read more...)
Information about potable water, link about
cloudy water, water conservation during the summer, new water meter
installation, Water Dept. contact information...
(Clink on link to read more...)
CRIT Proclaims the Month of May 2021 as Missing
and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls Awareness Month to honor missing
and murdred women, girls and men and women/girls who have lost their
lives due to violence
COLORADO RIVER
INDIAN TRIBES PROCLAMATION NO. 01-21
(Photo
courtesy of CRIT Media Facebook)
CRIT mourns the
loss of a leader. Our prayers go out to the famly,
friends and the
community. Rest in Power Councilman Hill.
COLORADO RIVER
INDIAN TRIBES
Statement from the Colorado River Indian Tribes
April 15, 2021
CRIT Chairwoman Amelia Flores and
members of the Tribal Council are saddened to report that
long-serving Tribal Council Member Johnny HIll, Jr. has passed away.
CRIT extends its deepest sympathies to Johnny Hill's family and
friends. The Tribal Council shares in their grief and mourns the
loss of this beloved member of our community.  May he rest in
peace.
COLORADO RIVER
INDIAN TRIBES
Utilities Department
29550 Highway 95 / P.O. Box 827
Parker, AZ 85344
April 15, 2021
(Parker, AZ) CRIT Utilities has become aware of
a recent social media post regarding the safety of water treated and delivered by
CRIT Utilities.
In order to avoid
unnecessary alarm these posts may cause for those in the community, CRIT
Utilities wants the community to better understand the process of
monitoring contaminants in the water system.
The Colorado River Regional Water System
(“CRRWS”) and all public water systems on the reservation are subject to
oversight by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (“US
EPA”) and must comply with federal laws, primarily the Safe Drinking
Water Act.
In accordance
with these laws CRRWS must test water on a regular basis pursuant to US
EPA approved Sample Siting Plans to ensure the drinking water meets
these standards for safe consumption.
This includes monthly testing at ten locations for coliforms
(such as e-coli) and annual or bi-yearly for other substances including
but not limited to lead, copper, nitrates, and arsenic.
Trained and certified staff with CRIT Utilities collect these
samples to ensure they are collected in the correct manner to avoid
cross-contamination and proper handling.
The CRRWS is required to issue an Annual Water
Quality Report, also referred to as a Consumer Confidence Report, by
July 1 of each year to each customer.
This report provides a snapshot of your water quality during the
prior year.
CRRWS wants to assure the community that the
water is safe to drink.
However, naturally occurring minerals that cause water hardness may
result in a taste or appearance that some individuals do not like, but
this is not a safety issue.
If anyone has a concern regarding the quality or safety of the CCRWS
water please contact CRIT Utilities at (928) 669-2121 or in writing to
CRIT Utilities at 26600 Mohave Rd., Parker AZ 85344.
In the event you do not get a response from CRIT Utilities please
contact CRIT EPO at (928) 662-4336.
Alex Covarrubias
Acting CRIT Utilities Director
For Immediate Release
January 26, 2021
Contact:
Mike Scerbo
Rose + Moser + Allyn Public and Online
Relations
Work: 480.423.1414
Mobile: 602.615.6523
Email:
mscerbo@rosemoserallynpr.com
Local Governments, Environmental Groups, Water Users, And Arizona
Coalitions Rally In Support Of CRIT’s Right To Lease Water
olorado River Indian Tribes Poised To Utilize
Authority Once Congress Acts
(PARKER, AZ.)
New
federal legislation that will enable the Colorado River Indian Tribes to
lease a portion of its federal water allocation is gaining broad support
from Arizona stakeholders.
Following the conclusion of a listening session held by the Arizona
Department of Water Resources in December, 2020, interested parties were
invited to submit public comment on the proposal. Supportive comments,
including those written by CAWCD, SRP, Phoenix and numerous
environmental organizations, outnumbered comments in opposition by a
margin of 7:1.
CRIT Chairwoman Amelia Flores stated, “These endorsements from such
diverse groups make a compelling case to Congress that this bill will
provide needed drought relief, affirm CRIT’s sovereignty and create
economic opportunities for our region.”
Read more...
For Immediate Release 11/16/2020
Contact:
Mike Scerbo
Rose + Moser + Allyn Public and Online Relations
Work:
480.423.1414
Mobile: 602.615.6523
Email:
mscerbo@rosemoserallynpr.com
CRIT Proposes Landmark Federal Legislation That Will Help Arizona
Drought Relief And Provide Economic Opportnities for Tribal Members
PARKER,
AZ.)
The Colorado River Indian Tribes (CRIT) Tribal
Council is proposing new federal legislation that would enable CRIT to
lease a portion of its federal water allocation to bring about more
drought relief for Arizona and economic opportunities for tribal
members.
If passed and signed into law, this proposed federal legislation would
allow CRIT, like numerous other Arizona tribes, to lease water off its
reservation. CRIT is the largest holder of first priority Colorado River
Water in Arizona. In 2019, CRIT tribal members approved Protect and
Prosper: The CRIT Water Ordinance with nearly two-thirds of the vote, a
critical first step towards the introduction of federal legislation. The
CRIT Tribal Council had unanimously referred the Water Ordinance to the
voters.
Read more...