< PreviousFEATURE | TRIBALNETONLINE.COM30FEATURE | TRIBALNETONLINE.COMFEATURE | TRIBALNETONLINE.ORGTRIBALNET MAGAZINE FALL 2017 | Northwest Tribes Make Progress on Broadband ExpansionAGENCY UPDATE: AFFILIATED TRIBES OF NORTHWEST INDIANS (ATNI)Bringing broadband internet access to northwest, native rural reservationsAGENCY UPDATE | IRSTNETAGENCY UPDATE | AFFILIATED TRIBES OF NORTHWEST INDIANS (ATNI)PROGRESS IS BEING MADE Progress is being made to provide connectivity to rural tribes, including the Quinault, Quileute, Makah, Hoh and Shoalwater Bay Tribes. Tribes making progress on the east side of Washington State include the Spokane and Colville Tribes. The Spokane Tribe secured approval to build a new casino in Spokane. Under the leadership of Robin Kennedy, Technology Advancement Officer, the Tribe is moving forward with their own IT company, which will serve the Spokane Tribe and surrounding communities. Randell Harris, IT Director for the Quinault Nation, has successfully deployed an innovative strategy utilizing microwave to bring service to Taholah, Washington. He was able to connect all the anchor institutions, the tribal school and tribal administrative offices. He is now developing the next phase that will light up five villages and their homes on the reservation with high speed internet connectivity in one of the most isolated regions in the United States. THE MAKAH TECH TEAM The Makah Tech Team, led by Crystal Hottowe, worked with Senator Maria Cantwell to ensure that CenturyLink, who accepted the FCC CAF II funds to bring 10 Mbps download and 1 Mbps upload to FCC-designated areas, will finally invest these funds to bring services to the Makah reservation. The Makah Tribe has been an active voice at the local and national level to advocate for broadband coverage, a major challenge for over 25 million Americans who lack access to high speed internet. Documentation consistently suggests that the lack of broadband service impacts communities in all areas: education, health, safety and economic development. The ATNI Technology Committee, under the leadership of Andrea Alexander, a Makah Tribal activist, works to provide testimony every year to Congress to inform policy makers how difficult it is to live in a community where there is no internet—a service that most Americans take for granted. THE ATNI TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE The ATNI Technology Committee is also active in FirstNet, a national program delegated by Congress to develop a communication system for first responders. All the Tribes in Washington State are advocating to ensure coverage for all 29 tribes in Washington State. Many tribes are located in active disaster zones and must have direct communication for first responder services in the active earthquakes, tsunami and forest fires zones of the Great Pacific Northwest. THIS IS OUR TIME. KLECKO KLECKO. YOURS IN SPIRIT, ANDREA ALEXANDER (MAKAH) T3 Tribal Technology Training www.TribalTechnology.orgwww.atnitribes.orgfair access| tribalnetonline.com30_!TNMag_FALL17_FINAL.indd 309/19/17 5:04 PMtribalnetonline.com |31TRIBALNET MAGAZINE | FALL 201731© 2017 Pure Storage, Inc. All rights reserved. Pure Storage, Pure1, and the P Logo are trademarks of Pure Storage, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Pure Storage (PSTG) is a Gartner Magic Quadrant leader in Solid State Arrays for four years in a row. To learn more about how Pure Storage can help your agency accelerate what’s possible, visit www.purestorage.com/governmentWhen tribes run on flashWhat took days, now takes hoursWhat filled data center racks, now fits in a boxWhat was complex, now is simpleWhat became outdated, now is evergreenTRIBAL TECHNOLOGY TRAINING (T3) Last, we are pleased to announce that our new non-profit T3—Tribal Technology Training has secured the next phase support from the private sector. We will work with Microsoft, the Education Super Highway and other private corporations to collaborate on the development of cutting-edge pilot projects to help underserved communities. We all must work together as native people to ensure our native youth and growing elder populations have the support to succeed. TRIBALNET MAGAZINE | FALL 2017THE AFFILIATED TRIBE OF NORTHWEST INDIANS (ATNI) TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE CONTINUES TO FOCUS ON BRINGING BROADBAND INTERNET ACCESS TO NORTHWEST, NATIVE RURAL RESERVATIONS. THE ATNI TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE HAS SPEARHEADED A MULTI-PRONGED POLICY AND ADVOCACY EFFORT TO ENCOURAGE LAWMAKERS TO ADDRESS THE COMPLEX BARRIERS PREVENTING FAIR AND EQUAL ACCESS.DOCUMENTATION CONSISTENTLY SUGGESTS THAT THE LACK OF BROADBAND SERVICE IMPACTS COMMUNITIES IN ALL AREAS: EDUCATION, HEALTH, SAFETY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. _!TNMag_FALL17_FINAL.indd 319/19/17 5:04 PM| tribalnetonline.comLEADERSHIP | SELF-DEVELOPMENT32The power of story is boundless, has connected humanity for eons and continues to do so today. Our Native American oral traditions tap into our brains (and spirits), which are hardwired to be moved by the power of story. All our wisdom, morals, lessons, values and virtues were handed down this way. Why? Because the story sticks to our spiritual ribs and moves, guides and inspires us on the journey. I don’t remember much of what I learned in college —especially thermodynamics—but I still remember stories my grandma told me when I was seven years old. And I bet you do too! Because of this dynamic, it is crucial that we are aware of the stories we tell about our own experiences, histories, what we are going through in this moment and where we’re headed. The stories we tell in our minds, or out loud, are the ones we tend to live in the real world. We can become so committed to these stories that we will argue with others or ignore information when it isn’t congruent with the story we’re telling! The good news here is that our stories are in our hands. Whatever kind of life you want to live, career you want to build or legacy you want to leave will come from the story you tell. After all, we live the stories we tell. HERE’S HOW TO DO IT BETTER: PONDER...BUT NOT TOO MUCH. We need to be action oriented in all we do since results come only from action and not intentions. Create the story you want to live —and then live it. Don’t fall into the trap of crafting a beautiful, detailed story of what you intend to do and then neglect to act. Ponder your story, craft one that is clear, compelling and inspiring, and then live it! BE CAREFUL HANDLING OUR WORDS. Our words and stories promise new beginnings and growth when we speak with excitement about our ideas or tell stories that inspire us and others. Or they can tear, cut and leave scars, like a knife, when we speak in doom and gloom, disaster and justification of why we’re stuck, scared or can’t move forward. Be aware of the words you use, the lessons you’ve learned through your experience, and how you share that with others. TELL A DIFFERENT STORY—EVERYTHING IS NEUTRAL UNTIL WE GIVE IT MEANING. The universe doesn’t define events as good or bad—we do—by the narrative we create around them. At a conference last year, an attendee shared several minutes of vitriol about his job, his family and life in general, never once mentioning a solution or even a positive thought about the road ahead. I walked away feeling drained. Another attendee was an Army veteran who had lost a leg and an arm to an IED. He explained his circumstances but said, with fierce conviction, that his past losses would not define his future victories, that life goes on and he’s determined to live it fully. I left that conversation feeling inspired. My wife Arienne always had the intention of finishing her bachelor’s degree, but the years passed without this goal fulfilled. The narrative she told of why it wasn’t happening seemed convincing and logical: she cited doubts caused by a long break from school, her fear of being the oldest in her classes, her full schedule, etc. Two years ago, she grew tired of telling and living that story and decided to change it, saying, if not now, when? She said that she would find a way, make a way, to this goal. Once she changed her story, she changed her results. She enrolled and has cranked out solid straight As in every class! Of course, we’re extremely proud of her success and happy to see her living her story. In everyday life, at work and in our relationships, we see constant examples of people telling the story they’re living and living the story they’re telling. The good news is that if we don’t like the way our story is going, we can change it! Each day we’re writing another page in it. So ponder your story, craft it carefully, speak it with confidence, choose the meaning of it and align it with your outcome. What will yours be? BY. D.J.VANASPRESIDENT, NATIVE DISCOVERY INC.Create the Story you Want to Live—and then—Live itwhat’s your story?TRIBALNETkeynoteSPEAKER2017ABOUT THE AUTHORD.J. Eagle Bear Vanas (Odawa) is an internationally acclaimed motivational storyteller, business owner and author of the celebrated book, The Tiny Warrior: A Path to Personal Discovery and Achievement, as well as his latest release, and first novel, Spirit on the Run. D.J.’s mission is to inspire warrior spirit principles of service in people and organizations such as Intel, Subaru, P&G, NASA, Costco, the US Military, Boston Children’s Hospital and hundreds of Native American tribal communities. _!TNMag_FALL17_FINAL.indd 329/19/17 5:04 PMtribalnetonline.com | 33TRIBALNET | FALL 2017_!TNMag_FALL17_FINAL.indd 339/19/17 5:04 PM| tribalnetonline.com_!TNMag_FALL17_FINAL.indd 349/19/17 5:04 PM_!TNMag_FALL17_FINAL.indd 359/19/17 5:04 PMFEATURE | TRIBALNETONLINE.COM| tribalnetonline.com36FEATURE | TRIBALNETONLINE.ORGWhen asked, “Who’s your best friend?” most of us conjure up a friendly face. We quickly identify the person we’ve granted access to our private thoughts, feelings and experiences. When asked, “Who’s your worst enemy?” most of us struggle to come up with a name. Because of this, an enemy tends to be defined as the faceless person who cut you off on your way to work, an old school bully or someone from a past relationship. While these might seem like enemies, there may be a more dangerous enemy you’re overlooking. Friend or Foe?What is it that makes someone a friend or enemy? Simply put, a friend is someone who wants your best and an enemy is one who wants your worst. Friends celebrate your success, while enemies take pleasure in your failure. How can you identify friend versus foe? One way to tell is based on how they talk to you. The greater the friend, the more honest and gracious the words. The greater the enemy, the more deceptive and judgmental the words. Another indicator: a friend offers words that help you overcome, versus ones that make you want to give up. Being a good friend is more than just being compassionate or honest. It’s a combination of both. A true friend will be patient and kind while challenging unhealthy behavior and poor decisions. When a trusted friend is both honest and caring, we can face our shortcomings and work on being a better version of ourselves. Leadership Style I once coached a Vice President who had a few thousand people under his authority. The majority of those under him were well-educated, career individuals who loved their jobs and took pride in their work. Yet he routinely would yell and belittle them. When I pointed this out, he would justify it with statements like, “That’s how you keep mistakes from happening,” or “Yelling motivates people.” And that was when he actually recognized he was being negative. Most of the time he simply didn’t see it. Many of his direct reports would come to me frustrated and fed up. I recall one individual who took me aside and demanded to know, “Who does he think he is talking to me that way?” My reply confused him a bit: “He thinks you’re him.” Here’s what I mean: whenever I see someone yelling, dressing down, or acting out in anger to another, I know that most of the time, they deal with themselves in the same manner. When they fail, they have an inner voice which dresses them down, BYANDREW TRAWICKCEO THE TRUVIAN GROUPbest friend or worst enemy?ABOUT THE AUTHORAndrew Trawick has more than 25 years of international business leadership and development experience in over 30 countries. For 12 years he served as CEO of Intelisys Corporation, which provided advanced technology innovations for both Fortune 500 and SBM’s in the financial, technology, health care, and hospitality industries. Mr. Trawick has been retained by businesses and educational services, as well as U.S. and foreign governments to solve human, technology, development and process issues across multi-cultural and international environments. He has provided these services for various industries including hospitality, real estate, technology, health care, food service, finance and entertainment. Clients include Microsoft, Qwest, U.S. Department of Defense, Cambodian Military, Archstone Smith, Washington Investment Company, Brazilian and Dominican Public Schools, China University Xian, Brazilian Military Police, Health Beverages and Verizon Wireless.We Can Face Our Shortcomings and Work on Being a Better Version of OurselvesABOUT THE AUTHORLEADERSHIP | SELF-AWARENESS_!TNMag_FALL17_FINAL.indd 369/19/17 5:05 PMtribalnetonline.com |37TRIBALNET MAGAZINE | FALL 2017FEATURE | COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY AND THE WORLDis frustrated and/or angry. Knowing this about human nature has been one of the best tools I’ve used in understanding someone’s verbal assaults. Realizing someone’s anger has much more to do with them than you, is a game changer. It allows you to take a mental step back and prevents you from taking it too personally. This voice, in many respects, is their worst enemy. This is the message they can’t turn off by walking away, playing Xbox or getting drunk. That voice, their perception of themselves, goes with them wherever they go and whatever they do. It’s far more destructive than a narcissistic boss, apathetic co-worker or angry spouse. In fact, if the inner voice in not fixed, then any behavioral change is only temporary. Take a Closer LookHow about you? How do you speak to yourself? When you fail what do you tell yourself? This is extremely important because it is those words that have the most dramatic and pervasive effect on who you are. If the words are full of excuses, then you most likely won’t address a behavior that needs changing. If the words are filled with anger and condemnation, then your ability to deal with your own shortcomings will be greatly limited. The reality is you are both your best friend and your greatest enemy. I’m not saying we don’t need friends, we very much do. Friends give us insights and perspectives that we couldn’t have on our own. Friends give us the opportunity to give and help others. They need us and we need them. But unlike friends, the words you speak to yourself are the words you believe the most and therefore profoundly shape who you are. Your internal voice reveals your true thoughts about who you think you are. So, what should you say to yourself? You should say what a good friend would say, with a combination of truth and compassion. Make an effort to celebrate your successes, point out the true reasons for your failures, be patient with your challenges and gracious without excusing your mistakes. Start ListeningIf you’re like most, you haven’t thought much about how you speak to yourself. So, I challenge you to begin listening to your own words. When you speak, ask: are these words true? Do they help or hurt? Are they kind or brutal? Do they heal and bring positive change, or condemn and make me want to give up? As you intentionally change your inner voice, you not only cease being your own worst enemy, you become a better friend to both yourself and others.THE WORDS YOU SPEAK TO YOURSELF ARE THE WORDS YOU BELIEVE THE MOST AND THEREFORE, PROFOUNDLY SHAPE WHO YOU ARE. TRIBALNET MAGAZINE | FALL 2017_!TNMag_FALL17_FINAL.indd 379/19/17 5:05 PMFEATURE | TRIBALNETONLINE.COM| tribalnetonline.com38_!TNMag_FALL17_FINAL.indd 389/19/17 5:05 PMtribalnetonline.com |39TRIBALNET MAGAZINE | FALL 2017_!TNMag_FALL17_FINAL.indd 399/19/17 5:05 PMNext >